William G. Callow
The Honorable William G. Callow | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office August 1, 1977 – September 1, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Jon P. Wilcox |
| Wisconsin County Court Judge for Waukesha County, Branch 4 | |
| In office August 1, 1961 – July 31, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Position Created |
| Succeeded by | Patrick L. Snyder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Grant Callow April 9, 1921 Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 2018 (aged 96) Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Jean Zilavy (m. 1950–2018) |
| Children | Grant Christine (Vasquez) Katie (Wilkie) |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (Ph.B.) University of Wisconsin Law (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 (Marine Corps) 1951–1952 (Air Force) |
| Rank |  2nd Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
William Grant Callow (April 9, 1921 – March 6, 2018) was an American jurist who served as a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1977 to 1992.
Life and career
Callow was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin and graduated from Waukesha High School.[1] He received his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin Madison and is a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, serving in the United States Marine Corps in the former and in the United States Air Force in the latter.[1] Following his discharge from the Air Force, Callow served as Waukesha City Attorney from 1952 to 1960.[1] From 1961 to 1977, Callow served as a judge of the Waukesha County Court, presiding over a felony trial calendar.[2] As a county judge, Callow gained notoriety for innovations in restorative justice practices and for his general prohibition of plea bargaining.[2] In 1977, Callow was elected to a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court vacated by Justice Robert W. Hansen, defeating Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge Robert Watson Landry.[3] Callow is the only Wisconsin county judge elected directly to the Supreme Court;[1] county courts, trial courts of limited jurisdiction, were merged with the circuit court system in 1978.
Callow's judicial philosophy on the Supreme Court was categorized as both moderate and conservative.[4][5] He served on the court until 1992, when he retired, citing a desire to "take time to smell the roses."[5] Following his retirement, Callow has served as a reserve circuit court judge, as an arbitrator for the Wisconsin Employee Relations Commission, and as a mediator.[5][1] Callow died, on March 6, 2018, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin at AngelsGrace Hospice.[6]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e "William G. Callow (1921- )". Former justices. Wisconsin Court System. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ a b Feyrer, Richard G. (10 February 1977). "Callow Talks Tough but Has Soft Spot". Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ Janz, William (6 April 1977). "Callow Takes High Court Seat". The Milwaukee Sentinel. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "The court's 7 justices - helping shape Wisconsin law". The Milwaukee Journal. 9 November 1981. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ a b c Thatcher, Betsy (14 June 1996). "Retired Justice Callow makes historic return". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ William G. Callow-obituary