(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
KENOSHA, Wis. – Embattled attorney and former politician Theodore “Ted” Kmiec is no longer serving as a supplemental court commissioner in Kenosha County, according to records obtained by Kenosha County Eye through an open records request. In a January 14, 2025 email, the Kenosha County judge who had appointed Kmiec wrote, “Ted Kmiec will no longer be serving as my supplemental commissioner.”
The removal comes on the heels of a SWAT raid that uncovered a substantial quantity of drugs inside Kmiec’s Salem Lakes home. According to law enforcement sources and court documents previously reported by KCE, illegal substances were found in multiple rooms of the residence—his bedroom, office, living room, and kitchen. Kmiec did not deny ownership of the drugs and stated that only he had access to all or some of the areas where they were discovered.
The December 2024 raid was part of a broader criminal investigation related to Kmiec’s adult son, who was later charged with 58 felonies, including serious child sex crimes. The Sheriff’s Department SWAT team executed the search warrant early one morning, and law enforcement described the scene as one involving not only disturbing allegations of sexual abuse, but also a home filled with illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Despite the magnitude of the raid and the admissions by Kmiec, there has been no indication that criminal charges will be filed against the attorney himself. This lack of accountability has fueled criticism from community members and legal professionals alike, particularly given Kmiec’s former political influence and his prior role as a supplemental court commissioner.
Each Kenosha County Circuit Judge is allowed to appoint two supplemental court commissioners to assist with depositions and to fill in when full-time commissioners are absent. Kmiec had been one of these appointees—an honorary but trusted role within the judiciary.
Kmiec’s removal marks yet another low point in a long string of controversies. His tenure as a public figure has been marred by scandal, including his connections to what many see as preferential treatment for his son in multiple legal matters. In one case, his son received what some characterized as a “white glove” sentence after being convicted of seven felonies in Fond du Lac County.
As of this writing, the current supplemental court commissioners appointed by each judge in Kenosha County are:
- Branch 1 (Judge Dougvillo): Aileen Henry and Anthony Nudo
- Branch 2 (Judge Rossell): Timothy Evans and Philip Marry
- Branch 3 (Judge Iverson): Pier Bertolotto and Tracey Braun
- Branch 4 (Judge Milisauskas): Frank Parise and Don Bielski
- Branch 5 (Judge Wilk): Robert Kupfer and David Celebre
- Branch 6 (Judge Gabriele): Myles Hartley and David Hughes
- Branch 7 (Judge Meier): Don Mayew and Michael Masnica
- Branch 8 (Judge Kerkman): Eric Guttormsen and Kelly Heckel
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The reasons behind Kmiec’s removal were not elaborated upon by the judge who dismissed him, but the timing raises little doubt that the ongoing legal and personal turmoil surrounding the attorney played a key role.
Kmiec remains licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
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37 Responses
This guy needs to be disbarred from practicing law! His son was treated with kid gloves for all his drug charges! He needs to get his son some help, he is addicted to drugs!
…… something was done.
It’s not much but it’s a start.
Xavier ??
You’re up !
When are you going to let it go. What’s your obsession with him ? It’s almost to the point where it looks like your so obsessed over that guy.
This is a guy who GOT AWAY WITH SO MUCH !!!
Pulling Favors to get his kid deals. Until he couldn’t anymore. Didn’t help the kid. Actually fucked him up for life. Some dad.
Drug use to the extent his girlfriend (while married) died in his bed.
Then actually getting “caught” with drugs
ALL OVER HIS HOUSE !!!
Let it Go ?!?!? Hardly. This guy needs the book thrown at him. But will it happen ??
If not, then why ??
Kid has been arrested
Kevin, tell us the whole story who was the judge that he was working for? We are paying to get the whole story.
It was Jodi Meier.
The nastiest person to ever don a robe.
Jody Meier is an evil person. Narcissistic. Fake. incompetent.
I work in a legal field in another community. A friend of mine divorce she didn’t rule on it first 8 months. She had time to play rock paper scissors.
Clearly you don’t know Judge Jodi Meier. She is fair, compassionate, and above all brilliant. I love when these mouth breathers bad mouth judges or police officers because they can’t follow the law. Here is a thought, quit driving drunk and beating on your baby momma and you won’t have to see Judge Meier.
Hi Jodi !
No one cares, nitwit. Shorten up the diatribe so that people will actually want to read it.
Jodi is also neighbors with Kmiec and often would recount stories of her going over to their garage “parties”. One has to wonder……Salem Lake’s version of Diddy “freak-off” parties….?
lol, you have no clue what you are talking about.
Jodi has more integrity in her pinky toe than you have in your deranged brain. Get a life.
Get some sleep, Ted. Put the coke down.
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Family HISTORY of Mental Health (Mother’s side)… I was UNFORTUNATE enough to Finically help her out (rent free for a year), while she was doing “after treatment of Surviving Stage 4 Breast Cancer. $5k (not including rent monies), she has yet to pay me back as agreed. Kept telling bout family history of Mental Illness…
100%!
At least seven appears to be in good hands
Isn’t Hiller pals with this guy?
Your mom is
Not sure about that , but he’s a good friend of Mike Gravely.
David Celebre ? Isn’t he a crook ?
He is not only crooked, but his practice is also disastrous. If you apply with the public defender and get this guy, the best thing you can do is go pro se.
Meanwhile he is all over social media crying defamation, slander, and libel. Why his partner hasn’t kicked him out of the firm is beyond me. Can’t be great for business.
He’s a complete wacko nutjob. The whole family from his wackadoo wife, pedo son, and druggie ex mistress are psycho
HELP. Can anyone tell me: can Joe public get a copy of an arrest record on someone picked up and incarcerated this weekend?
The family needs to know the details and the arrestee isn’t talking to us.
Thanks in advance for your assistance
Google the WI circuit court website. Its full of information.
Thanks but this person is on a PO hold and hasn’t gone in front of a judge. They harmed a child and I’m trying to find the details
It’s a start, next needs to be removed from practicing law, and running around freely.
What a loser
100%! Yup!!
Judging (no pun intended) from the comments and comment “likes”/“reactions” alone it appears the public is finally wise on phony miss Jodi Meier and her corrupt ways.
Vote her out! Vote em all out!
Noticed that too myself…..she clearly doesn’t have a lot of fans in the community (perhaps an Only Fans tho).
Lmao!
But also: 🤮 she clearly hasn’t kept up with her keto “diet”. Talk about a fat cow
Family HISTORY of Mental Health (Mother’s side)… I was UNFORTUNATE enough to Finically help her out (rent free for a year), while she was doing “after treatment of Surviving Stage 4 Breast Cancer. $5k (not including rent monies), she has yet to pay me back as agreed. Kept telling bout family history of Mental Illness…
If ANYONE knows of her Location? The next Person in NEED would truly, appreciate…