In Re Van Susteren

This proceeding was commenced against the HON. URBAN P. VAN SUSTEREN by service of a formal complaint on August 2, 1976, concerning his conduct with respect to the Code of Judicial Ethics.

On December 9, 1975, John Doherty made an oral complaint to the Secretary of the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, alleging numerous instances of improper conduct on the part of Judge Van Susteren. Following further discussions with Doherty, a formal complaint was prepared by the Commission and signed by Doherty on August 6, 1976. The complaint was then filed with the Judicial Commission on August 23, and…