"America's Judge", Bruce E. Schroeder Has Official Portrait Revealed This Afternoon

“America’s Judge”, Bruce E. Schroeder Has Official Portrait Revealed This Afternoon

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Judge Bruce E. Schroder (Ret.) At Celebration Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Wisconsin’s longest-serving judge, Bruce E. Schroeder has his ceremonial portrait revealed today just after 4:00 p.m. Many members of the legal community, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, elected officials and other dignitaries attended the standing-room-only event today in the ceremonial courtroom.

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The portrait, commissioned by the Kenosha BAR, was painted in oil colors by Sergei Chernikov, a russian-born artist. This portrait required Judge Schroeder to stand still for “what felt like an eternity.” The painting was completed in about a month’s time.

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Please enjoy some photos of today’s ceremony:

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Andrew Wier – President, Kenosha County Bar Association
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Judge Mary Wagner (Ret.)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

David Hughes – Attorney and Court Commissioner
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Sergei Chernikov – Artist
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Portrait, Pre-Reveal
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Andrew Wier and David Hughes Remove Clothe Covering Portrait
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Portrait
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Portrait’s Signature
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Standing Ovation For Judge Schroeder
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Kenosha Judges
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Today’s Attendees
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Judge Schroeder and DA-Elect Xavier Solis
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Henry C. says:

December 12, 2024 at 9:57 PM

Excellent article. Great pictures. We need more Judges like him.

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Facts matter says:

December 12, 2024 at 10:39 PM

DAVID Hughes.

We love your inattention to details. Stay classy, KM. 😂

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  December 12, 2024 at 11:03 PM
  
  Who cares
  
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2. Kevin Mathewson says:
  
  December 13, 2024 at 8:04 AM
  
  Yes, my using of the wrong name shows my complete and other lack of class. Many would say I’m classless.
  
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3. Flaccid 1 says:
  
  December 13, 2024 at 10:29 AM
  
  Thanks Sgt. Hard .
  
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Judge Jewdy says:

December 13, 2024 at 6:40 AM

Americas judge?Not sure on that but nice pic of Wagner(retarded)

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Anonymous says:

December 13, 2024 at 7:15 AM

I wish I’d known about this. I would have liked to attend and pay homage to Bruce. He was an excellent judge and a fine example for the rest of them. VERY nice portrait, too.

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Anonymous says:

December 13, 2024 at 8:32 AM

Where is Judge Kerkman?

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  December 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM
  
  He and Binger were having some alone time 😂
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 13, 2024 at 4:31 PM
    
    It’s funny because it’s true.
    
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2. Sarge says:
  
  December 13, 2024 at 11:19 PM
  
  you don’t want to know
  
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Anonymous says:

December 13, 2024 at 9:16 AM

Thank you judge for serving Kenosha with Honor and integrity for all these Years, you are true to your profession and a piler of Kenosha.
Plus, you Put Binger in his place! That was priceless on national tv.

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1. Jonathan Turley says:
  
  December 13, 2024 at 10:32 AM
  
  Don’t you get brazen with me !!!
  T. Claire Binger. aka sissy boy.
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 13, 2024 at 5:11 PM
    
    Binger knew his boat was sinking, so he tried to torpedo it.
    
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