Faculty
Barry J. Boline
Barry J. Boline has served as the Circuit Court Commissioner for Ozaukee County since his appointment in 2012. His responsibilities are varied and include presiding over pre- and post-judgment family matters, state and county traffic, small claims court, probate and guardianships, and some domestic violence and criminal matters. He also serves as the Director of Family Court Services for Ozaukee County. Since becoming a commissioner, Barry has served as President of both the Wisconsin Family Court Commissioners Association of Wisconsin and the chairperson of the Preliminary Review Committee for the Office of Lawyer Regulation. He currently serves on the Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee and is a frequent lecturer and author on family law issues.
Barry earned his J.D. from Drake University Law School in 1994, and his B.A. in philosophy (ethics) from Valparaiso University in 1991. After passing the Iowa Bar Examination in 1994, he practiced law in Iowa until 1999, when he and his family relocated to Wisconsin. Barry is an active member of the Lions Club and was chairperson of the Lions of Wisconsin governing council. He and his wife, Lisa, have two adult children.