Education
Wachs graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School, Marquette University and received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law.
Wachs graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School, Marquette University and received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law.
Wachs has practiced law in Eau Claire for 30 years. He has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer. He has also been recognized as one of the top lawyers in Wisconsin by Milwaukee Magazine and was named to the National “Top 100 Lawyers” list by the National Trial Lawyers Organization.
Wachs practices at Richie, Wickstrom & Wachs Limited Liability Partnership in Eau Claire.
Wachs served on the from 2009-2012. During that time, he served on the following:
City/County Health Committee
Transit Commission
Affirmative Action Committee
Parks and Waterway Committee
Library Board
Economic Policy Advisory Committee
In November 2012, Wachs was elected unopposed to the as a Democrat.
He was re-elected unopposed in 2014. 2013 Legislative Session
During his first term in the, Republican
Wachs served on the Assembly Committees on:
Colleges and Universities
Constitution and Ethics
Criminal Justice
Judiciary
Workforce Development
He was also the Vice-Chair of the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Transfer of Structured Settlement Payments.
= "Revolving Door" bill In 2013, Wachs introduced Assembly Bill Assembly Bill 51, the "Revolving Door" bill. This proposal would have prohibited any former legislator from working as a lobbyist for 24 months after they leave office. = Redistricting Referendum In 2014, he introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 80, which would have called for a statewide advisory referendum on whether or not Wisconsin should adopt a nonpartisan system of redistricting.
= Save Our Lakes In 2014, he introduced Assembly Bill 778, the "Save Our Lakes" bill
2015 Legislative Session
Foreign the 2015 legislative session, Republican
Wachs serves as the ranking Democratic member on the Assembly Committees on Judiciary and Colleges and Universities. He also serves on the Constitution and Ethics Committee.
"Higher Editor, Lower Debt"
Funding for Eau Claire Confluence Project
Legislation to prevent the sale of Camp Randall Stadium
Legislation to create a non-partisan system of redistricting in Wisconsin
Refundable Early Stage Seed and Angel Investment Tax Credits
Resolution to ask the people if Congress should propose an amendment to overturn Citizens United
Wachs is married to Beverly Wickstrom and has 3 adult children.
Wachs is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Wisconsin Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and the National Trial Lawyer Organization.