Ana Berrios-Schroeder at a glance
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Ana Berrios-Schroeder
Judge · Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- In 2024, she was appointed Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Subdivision and Misdemeanor Division by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Chief Judge Carl Ashley
- Ana Berrios‐Schroeder is a nonpartisan judge for Branch 13 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, elected in 2023, and the first Latina and Puerto Rican in that branch’s history
- Family Court Commissioner (2015) She also held a position as a staff attorney at Milwaukee County Child Support Services and in private practice.
Education
- Berrios‐Schroeder obtained a B.A. from Marquette University and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1995.
Additional information
- She assumed office on August 1, 2023 and her term runs until August 1, 2029.
- In January 2024, Berrios‐Schroeder was diagnosed with breast cancer and has publicly shared her journey, using pink in her courtroom as a symbol of strength and compassion.
- She was elected in the April 4, 2023 general election, winning 98.8% of the vote.
- Berrios‐Schroeder serves on Branch 13, which handles criminal domestic violence cases, misdemeanors, and felonies related to domestic abuse.
- She has been open about her role in shaping domestic violence case handling and has faced public scrutiny over a high‐profile domestic abuse case, which she defended as giving the defendant “one opportunity” to use communication devices appropriately.
- She has advocated for early detection, prevention, and women’s health awareness, encouraging young people to pursue education and “Adelante”.
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
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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 ↗