Your Register of Deeds
John La Fave
John La Fave has been the elected Register of Deeds for Milwaukee County since January 2003. Previously, he was a member of the Wisconsin Legislature from 1993 to 2003.
Mr. La Fave is a member of: Milwaukee County Land Information Council, Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association, Property Records Industry Association and the International Association of Government Officials.
In July 2009 Governor Jim Doyle appointed Mr. La Fave to serve a three-year membership on the Electronic Recording Council - Wisconsin (ERC-WI). The council was created by legislation known as the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. The council is charged to develop administrative rules and guidance on implementing electronic recording of land documents by Wisconsin Registers of Deeds.
John La Fave is a member of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party, Bay View Bicycle Club, Greater Milwaukee Recumbent Bike Club, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, Whitefish Bay Tennis Club and the United States Tennis Association. Born in Milwaukee, John is a lifelong resident of Milwaukee County. He graduated from Wauwatosa West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in education.
John's involvement in political and community affairs began during his high school years when he was active in civil rights activities and the peace movement. His previous employment included work as an elementary school teacher, a sales representative and 10 years as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. John and his wife Andrea live in the Village of Brown Deer. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. Occasionally John enjoys commuting 13 miles to the courthouse via bicycle.
Milwaukee County Events
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Date:February 16th - March 30th
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The market returns with NEW hours! The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market connects neighbors to fresh, local food by bringing together about 50 weekly vendors. The...
Date:February 16th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 16th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 16th
Time:12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Winter Blast at South Shore Park, in Milwaukee's Bay View, lets you connect with neighbors for games, a Board Game Exchange, crafting at the Pint...
Date:February 16th
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Get your adventure on! Join us for a naturalist-led, family-friendly activity from 1-1:30 p.m., followed by self-guided activities you can enjoy with your family. Learn...
Date:February 17th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 17th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 17th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
At the Winter Silhouettes Bonsai Exhibit at The Domes, members of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society display their deciduous trees to show a landscape in the...
Date:February 17th
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Shoo cabin fever and bask in the summertime atmosphere at Picnic in the Park at The Domes Annex. Enjoy family fun: corn hole, hopscotch, bounce...
Date:February 17th
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Explore Hoyt Park's outdoor winter wonderland! Go on a self-guided animal-tracking walk or a guided nature hike. Warm up and take part in family-friendly activities...
Date:February 18th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 18th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 18th
Time:12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Date:February 19th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 19th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 20th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 20th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 21st - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 21st - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 22nd - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 22nd - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 22nd
Time:12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
At the Woodworking Show at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex, you'll have access to instruction, free seminars, paid in-depth seminars, and a variety of vendors....
Date:February 22nd
Time:7:30 PM
The Milwaukee Power, a USA Hockey NA3HL Tier III Junior team, plays home games of its inaugural season at the Wilson Ice Arena in Wilson...
Date:February 23rd - March 30th
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The market returns with NEW hours! The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market connects neighbors to fresh, local food by bringing together about 50 weekly vendors. The...
Date:February 23rd - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 23rd - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
At Winter Tree Pruning you'll learn from the pros at Boerner Botanical Gardens! Get all the details on proper pruning--essential to the health of your...
Date:February 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
At the Woodworking Show at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex, you'll have access to instruction, free seminars, paid in-depth seminars, and a variety of vendors....
Date:February 23rd
Time:6:00 PM
The Winter Social & Movie Night at Milwaukee's Cooper Park brings together everyone in the community to celebrate winter with a family movie on the...
Date:February 24th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 24th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 24th
Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
At the Woodworking Show at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex, you'll have access to instruction, free seminars, paid in-depth seminars, and a variety of vendors....
Date:February 24th
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join an expert maple-syrup maker and learn to turn your backyard maple tree into liquid gold! Learn everything from identifying a suitable tree to finishing...
Date:February 25th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 25th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 26th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 26th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 26th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Personnel Review Board meets on a bi-weekly basis to hear and make determinations on County employee disciplinary matters.
Date:February 27th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 27th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:February 27th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Date:February 27th
Time:3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ethics Board meets on a semi-regular quarterly basis to discuss business that includes, but is not limited to, administrative reports, advisory opinions and policy changes.
Date:February 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nature-inspired, mixed-media works by Cherie Burbach will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. February 2019
Date:February 28th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 01st - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 02nd - 30th
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The market returns with NEW hours! The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market connects neighbors to fresh, local food by bringing together about 50 weekly vendors. The...
Date:March 02nd - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 02nd
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Gardens & Gears Steampunk Faire, a gadget-filled garden party at Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes, will put a sci-fi twist on your day. Creative artists and...
Date:March 02nd - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 02nd
Time:9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
All visitors receive free zoo admission. The parking fee remains in effect. Family Free Days are sponsored by North Shore Bank.
Date:March 02nd
Time:10:30 AM
Run, walk, or shuffle into the St. Patrick's holiday at the Jig Jog 4K Run/Walk, at Milwaukee's Lakefront in Veterans Park. The event is kid-friendly,...
Date:March 02nd
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2019 Dates: Jan. 19, Feb. 9, and March 2. Lake Park Duck Watches gather at the Milwaukee shore of Lake Michigan and continue at some...
Date:March 02nd
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Wisconsin Rare Action Network for the Wisconsin Rare Disease Day advocacy event. Patients, families, caregivers, medical professionals, and industry representatives are invited to attend...
Date:March 02nd
Time:4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sample delicious soups made by restaurants in the West Allis area and, at the same time, help those in need! Buy a soup meal and...
Date:March 03rd - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 03rd - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 04th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 04th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 04th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
A program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Tots will discover the source of sweet maple syrup and will hear the story of Maggie the Maple...
Date:March 04th
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A program for 3-year-olds and their caregivers. Tots will discover the source of sweet maple syrup and will hear the story of Maggie the Maple...
Date:March 05th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 05th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 06th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 06th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 06th - December 04th
Time:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Wednesday of every month!
Date:March 06th - December 04th
Time:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Wednesday of every month!
Date:March 07th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 07th - December 05th
Time:9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month! Sponsored by Kohls.
Date:March 07th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 07th - December 05th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Milwaukee County Residents with proof of residency enjoy free general admission to The Domes on Free First Thursdays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Date:March 07th - December 05th
Time:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month! Sponsored by Meijer.
Date:March 08th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 08th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 08th
Time:7:30 PM
The Milwaukee Power, a USA Hockey NA3HL Tier III Junior team, plays home games of its inaugural season at the Wilson Ice Arena in Wilson...
Date:March 09th
Time:7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Get your green on! Celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday with a chip-timed run that's fun for all ages. Ribbons for the kids, awards...
Date:March 09th
Time:8:00 AM
Get a jump start on Pi Day! Celebrate 3.1415926. . . . with the Great Milwaukee Pi Run through the rolling terrain of Boerner...
Date:March 09th - 30th
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The market returns with NEW hours! The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market connects neighbors to fresh, local food by bringing together about 50 weekly vendors. The...
Date:March 09th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 09th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 09th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Create a potted ivy topiary at this Saturday morning class at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park. All supplies are provided!
Date:March 09th
Time:7:30 PM
The Milwaukee Power, a USA Hockey NA3HL Tier III Junior team, plays home games of its inaugural season at the Wilson Ice Arena in Wilson...
Date:March 10th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 10th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 10th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
At NatureNauts: Birds at My Feeder, you and your 4- to 6-year-old will discover which birds visit your feeder and ways to keep them happy....
Date:March 10th
Time:2:00 PM
The Milwaukee Power, a USA Hockey NA3HL Tier III Junior team, plays home games of its inaugural season at the Wilson Ice Arena in Wilson...
Date:March 11th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 11th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 11th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
At NatureNauts: Birds at My Feeder, you and your 4- to 6-year-old will discover which birds visit your feeder and ways to keep them happy....
Date:March 12th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 12th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 12th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Personnel Review Board meets on a bi-weekly basis to hear and make determinations on County employee disciplinary matters.
Date:March 12th
Time:12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Date:March 13th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 13th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 13th - November 13th
Time:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
North Point Lighthouse Lecture Series offers a monthly talk by a prominent historian, author, or scholar. The 2nd Wednesday most months (4th Wednesday in July)
Date:March 14th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 14th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 14th - December 12th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Milwaukee County Trails Council is a group of vested stakeholders advising the Milwaukee County Parks toward a sustainable and enhanced regional trails network. The group...
Date:March 15th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 15th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 15th - 16th
Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Find inspiration in the many gently used books at the Garden-Book Sale at Boerner Botanical Gardens. All books are priced at $5 and under!
Date:March 16th - 30th
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The market returns with NEW hours! The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market connects neighbors to fresh, local food by bringing together about 50 weekly vendors. The...
Date:March 16th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 16th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 16th
Time:10:00 AM
Run or walk to celebrate St. Paddy's, Milwaukee Style! Enjoy pre-race festivities, a post-race party, and live music. A virtual race option is also available....
Date:March 16th
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate historic female figures as well as current women in science and their contributions to society.
Date:March 17th - 28th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Abstract acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Jolie Collins will be on view at the Garden House of Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners. Meet the artist in...
Date:March 17th - April 07th
Time:9:00 AM
Miniature Milwaukee, the garden train show at the Mitchell Park Domes, is fun for the whole family. G-scale trains crisscross hundreds of feet of track...
Date:March 17th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
At the 2019 Spring Equinox Celebration at Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes, discover healthy, sustainable, and fun ways to prepare for spring. The family-friendly event includes...