Endorsements
Angela is honored and grateful to have received endorsements from the following organizations and individuals:
• Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO
• Judge Darcy Rood – Vernon County, Retiring
• Judge Todd Bjerke – La Crosse County
• Judge Dale Pasell – La Crosse County, Retired
• Steve Doyle – WI 94th State Assembly
• Sheriff John Spears – Vernon County, Retired
• Attorney Candice Tlustosch – former Judge, La Crosse County
• Attorney Michael Windle – Secretary and former President, Vernon County Bar Association
• Attorney Kim Ward – Vice President, Vernon County Bar Association
• Darin Ward – Legal Guardianship Services, Viroqua
• Attorney Helen Kelly
• Attorney Sean O’Neil
• Sharon Williams – LCSW, Vernon County Adult Protective Services, Retired
• Rebecca Angle – PhD, Forensic Psychologist, Child Custody Evaluator, La Crosse
• Susan Townsley – LCSW, Clinic Director, Stonehouse Counseling, Viroqua
• Terra Knoble – LMFT, Viroqua
• Emily Olson – Healthcare worker, Viroqua
• Eric Thunstedt – VMH Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Westby Area School Board Member, Chaseburg
• Karen Dahl – Business owner, Retired, Viroqua
• Linda DeGarmo – American Cancer Society Volunteer, Chaseburg Clerk/Treasurer
• Kim McNelly – Owner, Kickapoo Valley Guardians, Viola
• Dawn Nemec– Business owner, Viroqua
• Kelly Schwarz – Business owner, Viola
• Randy Skinner – Business owner, Viroqua
• Trisha Miller – Educator, Viroqua
• Marie Schneider – Educator, Viroqua
• Josefine Jaynes – former WI 96th Assembly District candidate, Readstown
• Sharon Williams – Vernon County Social Worker, Retired
Retiring Judge Darcy Rood
Vernon County Circuit Court
“I appointed Angela as one of my court commissioners in September of 2017. I entrusted Angela with this role because she demonstrates competence, preparedness, and has the right temperament and judgment
for the position.”
Linda DeGarmo
American Cancer Society Volunteer, Chaseburg Clerk/Treasurer
“Angela is compassionate, has a big heart, and understands the importance of family. We have had several conversations about many things, including the loss of our children. She is just the kind of person that Vernon County needs as judge.”
Sean O’Neill
Attorney, Onalasaka
“I have found Angela Palmer-Fisher to be an outstanding Guardian ad Litem, having selected her for that role repeatedly. Her calm and measured demeanor in tough circumstances is unquestioned. Angela has that rare mix of knowledge, fortitude and compassion that would translate very well to the decision-making role of Judge.”
Ron & Joan Kesler
Teacher & VMH employee
(both retired), Westby
“We met Angie 20 years ago.
She and her husband, Michael, moved into the house at the end of our driveway. Angie is a wonderful neighbor—caring, honest, family-oriented, welcoming and there if we ever need help. Our neighborhood wouldn’t be the same if she weren’t in it.”
Terra Knoble
LMFT, Viroqua
“Angela cares about accountability for those who harm others.”
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Rhonda Kiedinger
Elementary Educator, Viroqua
"I worked in a custody case in which Angela was Guardian Ad Litem. Angela listened and looked at the whole picture with complete attention to detail. She prescribed solid solutions. I am confident the right decisions were made.
A mother of four boys in the courtroom. A local Seneca graduate with the moxie, intelligence, and wit to get her Law degree and return to our county. A woman who sees the humanity in every person she meets. That’s the kind of person I want on the bench."
Karen Dahl
Business Owner (retired), Viroqua
“I judge the quality of a person for their honesty, integrity, empathy, intelligence, and their ability to understand many points of view.
Angela Palmer-Fisher is a thoughtful and hard-working attorney with thousands of hours in the courtroom. She knows the law and doesn’t shoot from the lip. She’s the real deal... intelligent, truthful, and respectful and she will be a terrific judge hands down. "
Susan Townsley
LCSW, Clinic Director, Stonehouse Counseling, Viroqua
“Angela works hard to create long term positive change for individuals and families. Angela has the right demeanor to be the thoughtful, kind, compassionate judge that Vernon County needs and deserves.”
Attorney Michael Windle
Vernon County Bar Association
Secretary & former President
“I have always found Angela to be knowledgeable of the law, reasonable in seeking resolution to a matter, but most importantly a fierce advocate for the rights of those she represents. I think she would be a fantastic judge and am proud to support her and her campaign.”
Eric Thunstedt
VMH Clinical Exercise Physiologist & Westby Area School Board Member
“My wife Stephanie and I have known Angie for over 18 years. She is trustworthy, compassionate, and her integrity is above reproach. She loves her family and community. We are confident that Angie will make an excellent Vernon County Circuit Court Judge.”
Emily Olson
Healthcare worker, Viroqua
“I have known Angela for over 30 years. She is a person of good moral character, has a great deal of integrity, strives to do the right thing in all situations, and is dedicated to her community. I am confident in her ability to serve as our next Circuit Court judge.”
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Tammy Hogden
Director, Family Support Services, LTD, Westby
“Having worked with Angela Palmer-Fisher over several years, I know her as a dedicated and compassionate representative of the legal system. She is always an advocate for fairness and maintaining the legal rights of citizens. Angela is knowledgeable in regard to the laws and strong enough to uphold them.”
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Trisha Miller
Educator, Viroqua
“I have known Angela Palmer-Fisher for many years, both professionally and personally. We care for the same people in our community. Angela is a great advocate and wants the best for the people she serves. She has always been respectful, caring, and compassionate toward her clients.
You may also know her as ‘Will’s Mom.’ Please vote for ‘Will’s Mom’ for Vernon County Circuit Court Judge as I feel she will be a great asset to our community!”
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Kim Ward
Attorney at Law, Vernon County Bar Association Vice President
“I have served as guardian ad litem alongside Angela for the past dozen or so years. A guardian ad litem is a court-appointed attorney acting as a quasi-judicial official relied upon by judges and courts to represent the best interests of children, the elderly, and other incompetent adults. Because these cases involve confidential matters, they do not appear on CCAP, and the public does not have access to any of the information involved. Over her legal career, Angela has handled hundreds of such matters, with the same number of hearings, before the court.
Angela has experience in the courtroom and compassion for all and that is what makes her the best choice for our next Vernon County Judge.”
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Candice Tlustosch
Attorney & former Judge, La Crosse County
“I have worked with Angela for most of two decades. Her broad legal experience across civil, family, and criminal cases will provide the understanding and fair resolutions to the wide variety of disputes that will come before her. Her patience, kindness, firmness, and reasonable judgment are necessary to manage a courtroom and deliver appropriate judgment. Angela Palmer-Fisher will make an excellent circuit court judge.”
Josefine Jaynes
former 96th Assembly District candidate, Readstown
“It’s my honor to endorse Angela Palmer Fisher for Vernon County Circuit Court Judge. I believe her commitment to justice, well-rounded experience, and understanding of the complexities of our rural community is exactly what we need.”
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Sharon Williams
Vernon County Social Worker (retired)
“During my time as a social worker for Vernon county, I have known and worked with both candidates. My vote will be for Angela Palmer-Fisher.
Angela cares deeply about those she serves. She counsels them on their rights, listens to their concerns, and advocates for their wishes—while remaining steadfastly patient, empathetic, and honest. I have seen her calm the outbursts of behavioral clients and hold the hands of those who were anxious and scared.”