Amber Raffeet August at a glance
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Amber Raffeet August
Judge · Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge for Branch 14 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, serving a term that ends August 1, 2030, after winning re‐election in April 2024.
- Raffeet August was appointed by Governor Tony Evers on May 25, 2023, to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, initially as Assistant Family Court Commissioner.
- Assistant Family Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County Circuit Court (2022–2023)
- Associate Attorney, Grzeca Law Group (2013–2015)
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (2013)
- in Spanish and Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison — B.A. (2010)
Additional information
- She later ran for and won the Branch 14 judgeship in the April 2, 2024 general election, securing a full six‐year term.
- Staff Attorney, Guardian ad Litem Division, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee (2018–2022) — representing children’s best interests in family law cases
- Immigration and Family Law Attorney, RISE Law Center of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (2015–2018) — providing pro bono and low‐bono services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Graduated from Dominican High School, Whitefish Bay, WI
- She also held internships and clerkships, including at the Dane County Circuit Court and the RISE Law Center.
- A Milwaukee native, she resides in Glendale, WI, with her husband, Christoper August, an assistant state public defender, and their daughter.
- Court contact: Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Department Room 707, Milwaukee, WI.
- Phone: +1 (414) 278‐4401.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Camera Notice
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 asks media to give the trial judge advance notice before bringing cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom.
the trial judge shall be given notice, at least 3 days in advanceWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Courtroom Equipment Control
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 leaves courtroom equipment placement, lighting, and use subject to trial-judge control.
Only equipment approved by the trial judge in advance of the court proceeding may be usedWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Wisconsin's court system instructs parties that courts will notify them when a hearing is remote and provide joining instructions.
The court will send you instructions on how to join your remote hearing by video or by phone.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Statewide
Wisconsin remote-hearing guidance tells participants to contact the clerk promptly if they lack reliable internet or phone access.
Contact the clerk of circuit court as soon as possible.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Milwaukee County Circuit Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked August 22, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 22, 2026
View Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster ↗Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗