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Greendale Municipal Court
History of the Greendale Municpal Court
The Greendale Municipal Court was created
in 1938. The first judge to preside over
the Greendale Municipal Court was Fabian
Strong, who served from 1938-1949. Norbert
Dobner, who served 28 years, from
1949-1976, followed Strong as Municipal
Justice. Both Judge Strong and Judge Dobner
were founding residents of Greendale.
Near the end of Judge Dobner’s term, the Board of Trustees amended the Village’s ordinances to require that the Municipal Judge be a licensed attorney. Judge John Spindler was the Village’s first judge who was a licensed attorney.
From 1949-1998, Greendale’s Municipal Court was located in the Greendale Police Station located in the Historic Village Center. In 1998, a new police station and courtroom were constructed on the corner of Grange Avenue and Loomis Road.
Six judges have presided over the Greendale Municipal Court since its inception.
This information courtesy of Judge Mark Kapocius and the Village of Greendale.
Near the end of Judge Dobner’s term, the Board of Trustees amended the Village’s ordinances to require that the Municipal Judge be a licensed attorney. Judge John Spindler was the Village’s first judge who was a licensed attorney.
From 1949-1998, Greendale’s Municipal Court was located in the Greendale Police Station located in the Historic Village Center. In 1998, a new police station and courtroom were constructed on the corner of Grange Avenue and Loomis Road.
Six judges have presided over the Greendale Municipal Court since its inception.
This information courtesy of Judge Mark Kapocius and the Village of Greendale.