Sells, Verle E.
1889 - 1940

Details
Born: 12/1/1889 in Eagle River, Wisconsin
Died: 4/23/1940
Professional Facts

Regions and States of Practice:
WI, Midwest
Legal Education:
Marquette University Law School, 1936
Positions During Her Career:
Practiced law in Florence with her brother Arthur
Operated an abstract company in Florence
Circuit court judge on the Florence County bench (1936-1940)
Firsts:
Female circuit court judge in Wisconsin


Further Research Materials

References:
Pioneers in the Law: The First 150 Women. State Bar of Wisconsin (1998), Describes the hardships and recognizes the efforts of the first 150 women lawyers admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin, 1879-1943.

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