What we do
The Wauwatosa Municipal Court handles ordinance violations and civil matters, 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.
More Information
- Arrest warrant
- Court documents
- Driver’s license suspension
- 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
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.
2026 Court Calendar
Municipal Court generally occurs during the day.
- 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.
Court Dates:
- October 7, 21, 28
- November 11, 18
- December 2, 9, 16
Our Municipal Judge
Krista G. LaFave is the Wauwatosa Municipal Judge. She presides over the Wauwatosa Municipal Court which is held once weekly at Wauwatosa City Hall. Her term is for four years.
State of the Court
Each year we produce a report that has statistics about citations issued for adults and juveniles, news about the court, and how you can request presentations or education from the court.
