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 Automated Land and Information System Steering Committee, Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association, Property Records Industry Association and the National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials and Clerks.
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.
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Date:October 17th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 17th - 31st
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products, including art and jewelry, from local vendors at the Westown Farmers Market at Zeidler Union Square....
Date:October 17th - 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The 2018 Pumpkin Pavilion is four-day, family-friendly event in Bay View's Humboldt Park. Carve pumpkins, see a display of 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns, enjoy live music,...
Date:October 17th - 21st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
China Lights: Panda-Mania, a world-class Chinese lantern festival. The magical glow of 41 larger-than-life sculptural displays illuminate the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens, in Hales Corners,...
Date:October 18th - November 01st
Time:12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Milwaukee Film Festival is a public film festival held each September and October in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Date:October 18th - 28th
Time:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at the Walker Square Farmers Market, You'll be supporting Milwaukee-area farmers. when you buy their affordably priced produce. The...
Date:October 18th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 18th - 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The 2018 Pumpkin Pavilion is four-day, family-friendly event in Bay View's Humboldt Park. Carve pumpkins, see a display of 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns, enjoy live music,...
Date:October 18th - 21st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
China Lights: Panda-Mania, a world-class Chinese lantern festival. The magical glow of 41 larger-than-life sculptural displays illuminate the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens, in Hales Corners,...
Date:October 18th - 20th
Time:6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Advance-purchase tickets required! Wehr Nature Center's 2018 Halloween Haunts takes kids and their families along a jack-o-lantern trail to the not-too-spooky Enchanted Forest, where they...
Date:October 19th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 19th - 20th
Time:3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the Hales Corners Lions Club for two days of spooky family-friendly fun! Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 2-8 p.m. Carve a pre-cleaned...
Date:October 19th - 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The 2018 Pumpkin Pavilion is four-day, family-friendly event in Bay View's Humboldt Park. Carve pumpkins, see a display of 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns, enjoy live music,...
Date:October 19th - 21st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
China Lights: Panda-Mania, a world-class Chinese lantern festival. The magical glow of 41 larger-than-life sculptural displays illuminate the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens, in Hales Corners,...
Date:October 19th - 20th
Time:6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Advance-purchase tickets required! Wehr Nature Center's 2018 Halloween Haunts takes kids and their families along a jack-o-lantern trail to the not-too-spooky Enchanted Forest, where they...
Date:October 20th
Time:8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register to walk in the 2018 Soles for Catholic Education and enjoy the fall color of the Menomonee River Parkway as you support your local...
Date:October 20th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 20th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the 2018 Milwaukee Beer Run at Milwaukee's Lakefront at Veterans Park. The 5K is timed, but if you don't feel like racing, sign up...
Date:October 20th
Time:11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate the 2018 Fall Fest at Milwaukee's Center Street Park. Gather with neighbors and enjoy food trucks and drink concessions, live music, fall-themed activities, and...
Date:October 20th
Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for a special daytime version of our popular Halloween Haunts event. Wehr Nature Center's 2018 Halloween Haunts Matinee lets families go on a...
Date:October 20th
Time:3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the Hales Corners Lions Club for two days of spooky family-friendly fun! Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 2-8 p.m. Carve a pre-cleaned...
Date:October 20th - 21st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy live music with your brew! Local Milwaukee bands perform, late afternoons on Saturdays and Sundays
Date:October 20th
Time:4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebrate the 2018 Halloween in the Park, a family-friendly event in West Allis's Greenfield Park..Enjoy hayrides, concessions, s'mores by the campfire, music, cookie decorating and...
Date:October 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The 2018 Pumpkin Pavilion is four-day, family-friendly event in Bay View's Humboldt Park. Carve pumpkins, see a display of 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns, enjoy live music,...
Date:October 20th - 27th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy live music, Saturday evenings at The Landing in Hoyt Park. The Landing opens at noon, with music from 5 to 8 p.m.
Date:October 20th - 21st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
China Lights: Panda-Mania, a world-class Chinese lantern festival. The magical glow of 41 larger-than-life sculptural displays illuminate the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens, in Hales Corners,...
Date:October 20th
Time:6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Advance-purchase tickets required! Wehr Nature Center's 2018 Halloween Haunts takes kids and their families along a jack-o-lantern trail to the not-too-spooky Enchanted Forest, where they...
Date:October 21st - 28th
Time:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at the Walker Square Farmers Market, You'll be supporting Milwaukee-area farmers. when you buy their affordably priced produce. The...
Date:October 21st - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 21st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy live music with your brew! Local Milwaukee bands perform, late afternoons on Saturdays and Sundays
Date:October 21st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
China Lights: Panda-Mania, a world-class Chinese lantern festival. The magical glow of 41 larger-than-life sculptural displays illuminate the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens, in Hales Corners,...
Date:October 22nd
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In accordance with 24 CFR 91.105 and as the lead agency for the Milwaukee Urban County Jurisdiction and the Milwaukee County HOME Consortium, Milwaukee County...
Date:October 22nd - December 31st
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free admission Monday mornings, 9 a.m. - noon, for all Milwaukee County residents with proof of residency.
Date:October 22nd - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 23rd
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:October 23rd - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 24th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 24th - 31st
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products, including art and jewelry, from local vendors at the Westown Farmers Market at Zeidler Union Square....
Date:October 24th
Time:7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
See the full moon from the North Point Llighthouse tower and get an amazing view of Lake Michigan in the moonlight. No reservations needed! Offered...
Date:October 25th - 28th
Time:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at the Walker Square Farmers Market, You'll be supporting Milwaukee-area farmers. when you buy their affordably priced produce. The...
Date:October 25th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 25th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Put on your costumes and head to the Children's Safety Fair & Family Halloween Event at Milwaukee's Kosciuszko Community Center. Everyone must have a ticket...
Date:October 26th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 26th
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Desert Dome will be filled with candlelight, orange marigolds, and cheerful, brightly colored decorations to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the...
Date:October 27th
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join the Badgerland Striders for the 2018 Lakefront Discovery Run. The flat and fast course through several parks offers 15K & 5 mile options. A...
Date:October 27th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 27th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Help keep our parks clean! Join New Vision Landscaping and the Jackson Park community for a park cleanup. Volunteer anytime Oct. 27, 2018 from 10...
Date:October 27th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy live music, Saturday evenings at The Landing in Hoyt Park. The Landing opens at noon, with music from 5 to 8 p.m.
Date:October 27th
Time:5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Put on your favorite Halloween costume and come out for a night run at Milwaukee's Brown Deer Golf Course. A 1-mile Mulligan March and Kiddos...
Date:October 28th
Time:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at the Walker Square Farmers Market, You'll be supporting Milwaukee-area farmers. when you buy their affordably priced produce. The...
Date:October 28th
Time:8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hot Cider Hustle is a 5K or 10-mile run starting in Shorewood's Estabrook Park. The chip-timed races let you run for a cause--the Wisconsin Ovarian...
Date:October 28th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 28th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A program for children ages 4-6 and their caregiver. Does a Screech Owl really “screech”? All little night owls are invited to swoop down to...
Date:October 28th
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Put on your costumes and head to the Children's Safety Fair & Family Halloween Event at Milwaukee's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Enjoy...
Date:October 28th
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Date:October 28th
Time:8:30 PM - 9:30 AM
Join Yoga instructor, Katy Martens, for a morning of yoga surrounded by the beautiful sights and sounds of Wehr Nature Center. You will be guided...
Date:October 29th - December 31st
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free admission Monday mornings, 9 a.m. - noon, for all Milwaukee County residents with proof of residency.
Date:October 29th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 29th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
A program for children ages 4-6 and their caregiver. Does a Screech Owl really “screech”? All little night owls are invited to swoop down to...
Date:October 30th - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 31st - November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:October 31st
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products, including art and jewelry, from local vendors at the Westown Farmers Market at Zeidler Union Square....
Date:October 31st
Time:6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the Village of Shorewood in celebrating the "Night of the Ghost Train" on Halloween! The Corner Bakery parking lot is the center of festivities,...
Date:November 01st, 2018 - May 24th, 2019
Time:9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month! Sponsored by Kohls.
Date:November 01st - 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:November 01st - December 07th
Time:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month! Sponsored by Meijer.
Date:November 01st
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The restorative power of plants of the Mitchell Park Domes will be explored at this new event focused on the world of essential oils.
Date:November 02nd - 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:November 03rd, 2018 - March 30th, 2019
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:November 03rd
Time:9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Join Milwaukee's annual 2018 Estabrook Park Beer Garden Cyclocross Classic, an event in the Trek / WCA Cyclocross Series. Cash prize total of over $1,000...
Date:November 03rd - 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:November 03rd
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:November 04th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
More than 30 varieties of coleus, of different colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes, will camouflage whimsical sculptures of forest animals during the fall floral show,...
Date:November 04th
Time:9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The Turkey Trot Prediction Run, 15K and 2-miles along the Root River Parkway, puts all runners, regardless of stamina or speed, on a level playing...
Date:November 04th
Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Date:November 05th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 05th - December 31st
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free admission Monday mornings, 9 a.m. - noon, for all Milwaukee County residents with proof of residency.
Date:November 05th
Time:9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
2-year-olds and their caregivers meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 3-year-olds and their caregivers meet from 11 a.m.-noon. Your toddler will be as busy as a beaver...
Date:November 06th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 07th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 07th
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:November 07th - December 05th
Time:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Wednesday of every month!
Date:November 07th - December 05th
Time:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free for all visitors on the first Wednesday of every month!
Date:November 07th
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:November 08th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 08th
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:November 09th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 09th - 11th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Humboldt Park Friends is bringing attention to the WWI memorial in Milwaukee's Humboldt Park as a place for military, veterans, and civilians to commemorate those...
Date:November 10th, 2018 - March 30th, 2019
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:November 10th - 11th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 10th - 11th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Train enthusiasts from around the world and families continue to make Trainfest their destination for model railroading fun.
Date:November 10th - 11th
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shop the Fall & Holiday Market for vintage, upcycled, and handmade goods!
Date:November 10th
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The 2018 Veterans Day of Honor & Parade through downtown Milwaukee steps off at the War Memorial Center,. The parade boasts over 1000 veterans and...
Date:November 10th
Time:5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Flavors of Fall, a fundraiser for Wehr Nature Center in Franklin's Whitnall Park, features a Wisconsin cheese-tasting, stew sampling, dessert, a fall-themed silent auction, and...
Date:November 11th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 11th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Humboldt Park Friends is bringing attention to the WWI memorial in Milwaukee's Humboldt Park as a place for military, veterans, and civilians to commemorate those...
Date:November 11th
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shop the Fall & Holiday Market for vintage, upcycled, and handmade goods!
Date:November 11th
Time:10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
The Red Arrow Club of Milwaukee presents the 2018 Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park
Date:November 11th
Time:12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join the Packer Party, a fundraiser hosted by Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool
Date:November 12th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 12th - December 31st
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free admission Monday mornings, 9 a.m. - noon, for all Milwaukee County residents with proof of residency.
Date:November 13th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 14th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 14th
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. AUG. 8: Fatal Attraction: Public Art...
Date:November 15th, 2018 - January 01st, 2019
Time:12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Visit the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks -- Pere Marquette Park, Cathedral Square, and Zeidler Union Square. The decorations are sure to put...
Date:November 15th - 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See the making of a floral show! During the transition between major shows, a lot happens! Over a 2-week period, breaking down and removing the...
Date:November 15th
Time:3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Civil Service Commission meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss business that includes, but is not limited to, Behavioral Health Division employee disciplinary matters,...
Date:November 15th, 2018 - March 14th, 2019
Time:6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Back by popular demand! Meet local brewers, taste their beers, and learn about the plants and processes behind your favorite brews!