Retain Judge Gordon Leech
Washington County, Br. 2, April 7, 2026
Gordon Leech has been serving Washington County as a Circuit Court Judge since Judge James K. Muehlbauer retired in 2025. Judge Leech now seeks your vote to retain him on the bench in the 2026 Spring Election. Judge Leech most recently served Wisconsin as a State Prosecutor in Fond du Lac County. He now brings to the bench more than three decades of legal experience, from the military courtroom while in the Marine Corps to Wisconsin trial and appellate courts as an attorney in criminal and civil matters. He is a father and stepfather to six children ranging in age from 14 to 26. As the sitting judge, Judge Leech has the experience on the bench, as well as the professional and life experiences necessary to exercise the appropriate wisdom and judgment in the important legal matters the people of Washington County bring to court.
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Vote for Judge Gordon Leech on April 7, 2026
Experience & Judicial Philosophy
Gordon Leech has dedicated over 30 years to the pursuit of justice in the courtroom and the community. A former criminal prosecutor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and most recently an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Wisconsin, Judge Leech built a career defined by integrity, service, and keeping the community safe. As an attorney, he has represented clients in Washington County and throughout Wisconsin. He has prosecuted criminal offenses, defended criminal cases, and handled consumer rights claims, employment law, and other matters that come before our trial courts every day. Today, as the Circuit Court Judge in Branch 2 for Washington County, Judge Leech continues his lifelong commitment to public service in the courtroom. He maintains a judicial philosophy of following the rule of law as given by the legislature and higher courts, and applying the law impartially and without favor. He works daily to protect the Washington County community that he has been a part of for over 20 years.
Endorsements
Hon. James K. Muehlbauer
Judge (Ret.), Washington County Circuit Court
Hon. Todd K. Martens
Judge (Ret.), Washington County Circuit Court
Hon. James G. Pouros
Judge (Ret.), Washington County Circuit Court
Hon. Andrew T. Gonring
Judge (Ret.), Washington County Circuit Court
Hon. Tricia L. Walker
Judge, Fond du Lac County Circuit Court
(posted with the express consent of the author)
Eric Toney, District Attorney, Fond du Lac County
"I hired Gordon as a State Prosecutor knowing his work ethic, competence and integrity. He proved to be an incredible asset, having handled a large criminal caseload. I trusted Gordon with the most significant types of cases, including homicide, arson, financial crimes, domestic violence, drugs, and violent crimes. Gordon proved himself repeatedly in jury trials with his knowledge of the law and trial skills. I know he will serve the people of Washington County with honor as a Circuit Court Judge, just as he served our country as a U.S. Marine."
DA Toney's statement to the Governor's Office for the announcement of Judge Leech's appointment to the bench and is not meant to signify an endorsement.
James K. Muehlbauer, Judge (Ret.), Washington County Circuit Court
"Gordon Leech is a great attorney with over 30 years of experience and served in the U.S. Marines. As a prosecutor, he is known to be honest, hard working, and willing to take tough cases to trial. I am confident that Gordon will serve Washington County well as a judge of the circuit court."