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Anderson Gansner
Judge · Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Anderson M. Gansner is a nonpartisan judge of Branch 46 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, appointed in 2023 by Governor Tony Evers and re‐elected in April 2024 for a term ending August 1, 2030
- Law clerk to the U.S. Court of Appeals (2009–2010) and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (2007–2009)
- Assistant Attorney General in Illinois (2004–2007)
- In his brief tenure, Gansner has focused on clear communication, practical justice, and fairness for both litigants and the community
- In summary: Judge Anderson Gansner is a seasoned attorney and public servant, now serving a full term on Milwaukee County’s Branch 46 circuit court, with a background in federal defense, public service, and legal academia
Education
- Law degree: Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL
- Undergraduate: Pomona College, Claremont, CA (Politics)
Additional information
- Re‐election: Won the April 2, 2024 general election with 98.8% of the vote
- Appointment: May 25, 2023, by Governor Tony Evers
- High school: Madison West High School, Madison, WI
- His work often involves building relationships with clients, negotiating with prosecutors, litigating motions, and representing clients in complex federal and state cases.
- Gansner resides in Shorewood, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children.
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 ↗