Nathan Petrashek

Hon. Nathan A. Petrashek was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to District I of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in 2026.  Judge Petrashek’s appointment followed a career of public service in the Court of Appeals, during which time he served as a staff attorney and as a law clerk to the Hon. Edward Brunner, the Hon. Mark Mangerson, and the Hon. Thomas Hruz.  He has served on several State Bar of Wisconsin committees and is a board member for the Appellate Practice Section.  He also co-authors the State Bar’s Standards of Appellate Review title and frequently presents at judicial education events.  Judge Petrashek earned his law degree in 2009 from Marquette University, where he was a member of law review and currently teaches Appellate Writing and Advocacy.  He earned his B.S. in political science and public administration at the University of Wisconsin—Green Bay.