The Wauwatosa Municipal Court handles civil matters, specifically ordinance violations, rather than criminal cases. Our primary role is to administer justice and ensure accountability when individuals are found in violation of local ordinances. Cases are decided by a judge, without the involvement of a jury. If you wish to appeal a judge’s decision, it will be heard by the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Note that in 2025, Municipal Court is will transition from night-time operations to day-time court sessions.

Payment Options

For your convenience, we offer multiple payment options: online, by mail, via our secure payment depository, or in person during regular office hours.

More Information

• Arrest warrant
• Court documents
• Driver's license suspension
• Extension on a fine
• Juvenile Court
• Motion to reopen a case
• Motion for relief from judgement
• Not guilty plea
• Parking tickets
• Rescheduling a court date
• Speaking to the City Attorney
• Trial information
• What to expect at court

2024 Court Calendar

Court sessions are held on the following dates beginning at 4:45pm (court dates will be posted quarterly).

• November 13 - Initial Appearances & Indigency
• November 18 - Juvenile cases
• November 20 - Pretrials, Motions & Trials

• December 4 - Initial Appearances & Indigency
• December 11 - Initial Appearances & Indigency
• December 16 - Juvenile cases
• December 18 - Pretrials, Motions & Trials

2025 Court Calendar (9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m.)

Effective January 1, 2025, Wauwatosa’s Municipal Court will transition from night-time operations to day-time court sessions.

• Initial appearances will be at 9:00 a.m. and pretrial conferences and trials will be at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive after 8:30 a.m.
• Juvenile court is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. If a juvenile defendant’s school ends after 3:00 p.m., the defendant can contact the Court to request an adjustment of the start time.

Municipal Judge

Krista G. LaFave is the Wauwatosa Municipal Judge. The term is for four years. She presides over the Wauwatosa Municipal Court which is held once weekly at Wauwatosa City Hall.

Municipal Court Clerk
7725 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Email

Phone: (414) 471-8488

Hours

We recommend that you call the court prior to coming to the office. Most issues can be handled over the phone.

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm

Office Closed:  Nov. 25 - 29 and Dec. 24, 25 & 31. Payments can be made online or at the Welcome Desk.

Court Hours: The Court opens at 4:30pm for sign-in, after the office closes.