About Paul

A life of service to Wisconsin's justice system

Meet Paul

Paul Dedinsky is a dedicated public servant with a proven commitment to justice and community safety. Paul's extensive experience as a veteran prosecutor and deep understanding of the law has prepared him to serve the people of Waukesha County as a fair and impartial judge.

Paul grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and attended Marquette University High School and Creighton University. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School in 1993 and earned his Ph.D. in Education and Leadership in 2012.

Paul is married to Lisa, and the couple raised three children — Abby, Charlie, and Natalia — in Delafield, Wisconsin.

Paul and Lisa Dedinsky with their children Natalia, Charlie, and Abby

Decades-long commitment to holding criminals accountable and keeping families safe.

Judicial Philosophy

Commitment to Justice and Safety

Paul has a long, proven, conservative track record of holding criminals accountable and keeping families safe. He earned a strong reputation for securing justice for those victimized by crime.

As a Waukesha County Judge, Paul Dedinsky pledges to ensure the safety of Waukesha County residents, uphold the rule of law, and never legislate from the bench or engage in judicial activism. Paul will continue to serve the community with integrity and firm justice.

Education

Academic Background

2012 Ph.D., Education & Leadership
1993 J.D. — University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School
1989 B.A. — Creighton University
1985 Marquette University High School
Professional Experience

A Career in Service

25 years as a prosecutor — and a career path twice recognized by Governor Scott Walker, who appointed Paul as Chief Legal Counsel at WI DATCP and later to the circuit court bench.

2021 – Present

Prosecutor — Appellate Division

Handles mainly Homicide and Sexual Assault appellate matters. Previously served as Homicide-Violent Gun Prosecutor and State Prosecutor Representative to the Republican National Convention.

2019 – 2020

Circuit Court Judge

Appointed by Governor Scott Walker.

2017 – 2019

Chief Legal Counsel — WI DATCP

Chief Legal Counsel for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Consumer protection, administrative rule-making, ethics counsel and trainer for the agency.

1997 – 2017

Assistant District Attorney

As a prosecutor, reviewed thousands of investigations, charged criminal and civil matters, litigated over 50 jury trials and 100 court trials. Director of the DA's Domestic Violence Unit (2001–2007). Sexual Assault prosecutor (1991–2001). Main Author and Editor of the Wisconsin Domestic Violence Prosecution Manual, 2004.

1993 – 1997

Private Practice — Brookfield, WI

Service

Civic & Volunteer Involvement

Faith & Community

Parish lector, pastoral council member, teacher of Christian formation. Longtime involvement with Waukesha's Schoenstatt International Province & Retreat Center.

St. Thomas More Lawyers Society

President, 2022. Board of Directors, 2013–2019 and 2022–present. Co-organized the annual Youth Law Day at Marquette University Law School, 2010–2018.

SOFA, Inc. — Oconomowoc, WI

Board member supporting the “Jump for Archie” anti-opiate addiction event, in memory of Archie Badura of Oconomowoc.

Earlier Service

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. St. Catherine's Residence for Women committee member. St. Aemilian's Pre-School board member.