POWERHOUSE MEDIATION OUR NEUTRALS

Judge Joseph
Boles (Ret.)

Retired Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Civil Mediation Judicial Perspective

Judicial Experience.
Practical Judgment.
Meaningful Resolution.

Judge Joseph Boles (Ret.) brings the perspective of a former Wisconsin Circuit Court judge to civil dispute resolution. His experience on the bench provides insight into the legal, procedural, and practical considerations that shape litigation and influence settlement decisions.

Drawing on that judicial perspective, Judge Boles helps parties examine competing positions, assess litigation risks, and explore practical opportunities for resolution through a thoughtful and focused process.

CIVIL Civil Litigation
& Mediation
JUDICIAL Wisconsin Circuit
Court Experience
ADR Practical Dispute
Resolution
Judge Joseph Boles (Ret.)
EXPERIENCE JUDGMENT PERSPECTIVE

Contact Information

Practice Areas

  • Civil Mediation
  • Civil Arbitration
  • Court Appointed Neutral/Special Master

Education

  • J.D., William Mitchell College of Law (1981)
  • B,S., University of Wisconsin–River Falls (1977)

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin (1981)
  • Minnesota (1982)
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (1981)
  • United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (1981)

Professional Appointments & Employment

Judge – Pierce County Circuit Court, Seventh District of Wisconsin
(Elected 2010-Retired on December 31, 2020)

Attorney at Law – Rodli, Beskar, Boles & Krueger, Partner (1983-2010)
Private practice included representing clients in personal injury and criminal matters. He also gained experience in real estate, wills, and estate planning.

Biography

PowerHouse Mediation is honored to welcome the Honorable Joseph Boles (Ret.) to our team of distinguished neutrals. Judge Boles brings more than forty years of legal and judicial experience to his mediation and arbitration practice. Known for his steady leadership, fairness, and extensive legal experience, he embodies the thoughtful and principled approach that defines PowerHouse Mediation’s commitment to excellence.

What sets Judge Boles apart is his unique perspective shaped by decades in both private practice and on the bench. As a trial lawyer and Certified Civil Trial Specialist, he developed a reputation for skill and tenacity in complex civil cases. As a Pierce County Circuit Court Judge for a decade, he presided over a full spectrum of matters—including civil, family, and criminal—earning respect for his clarity, balance, and dedication to justice.

Judge Boles offers clients a calm, experienced hand in navigating disputes. His approach is rooted in fairness, careful listening, and practical problem-solving. He focuses his mediation practice on civil, commercial, and family law matters, providing parties with the benefit of his insight and seasoned judgment to help move even the most challenging cases toward resolution.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • St. Croix Valley Bar Association
  • Wisconsin Academy of Trail Lawyers
  • Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association

Professional Accomplishments and Honors

  • Certified Trial Lawyer

Community Activities

  • UW–River Falls Foundation
  • Kinnic Falls Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services (Past President, Board of Directors)
LET'S MOVE YOUR MATTER FORWARD

Experienced Judgment.
A Clearer Path Forward.

Whether your matter calls for mediation, arbitration, or the perspective of an experienced former Wisconsin Circuit Court judge, Judge Joseph Boles (Ret.) brings judicial insight and a practical approach to helping parties navigate disputes and identify meaningful paths toward resolution.