Photos: Justice Susan Crawford sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Judge Susan Crawford was sworn in to her seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison. The ceremony comes four months after she defeated Brad Schimel in an election for the seat.
Judge Susan Crawford is sworn in Friday to the Wisconsin Supreme Court by Chief Justice Jill Karofsky at the Capitol.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford, flanked by son Fred Peters and daughter Maisie, dons her robe after being sworn in Friday at the state Capitol.
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Since it was formed 170 years ago, “this court has stepped up in the moments that matter most,” Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford said Friday after her being sworn in.
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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley greets Judge Susan Crawford before the ceremony.
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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley winds up her remarks during Friday’s ceremony.
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Supporters stand and applaud for former Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford in the Capitol rotunda.
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From left: Wisconsin Supreme Court justices Janet Protasiewicz, Annette Ziegler, Rebecca Dallet and Brian Hagedorn, and Director of State Courts Audrey Skwierawski watch as Judge Susan Crawford is sworn in.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford walks away from the crowd after being sworn in.
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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley gestures towards Judge Susan Crawford while offering remarks.
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Former Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle speaks during Friday's ceremony.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford gestures as she finishes her remarks.
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People walk through the Capitol rotunda as Judge Susan Crawford is sworn in to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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