Anthony J. Stella Jr. at a glance
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Anthony J. Stella Jr.
Judge · Iron County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Iron County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, appointed by Governor Tony Evers on September 26, 2019, and elected to a six‐year term in 2020
- Solo private practice (1997–2010), later semi‐retired part‐time practice Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc
- District Attorney for Iron County (1995–1997)
- Corporation Counsel for Iron County
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc
Education
- University of Wisconsin–Madison — B.A.
- University of Texas School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Attorney for the City of Hurley
- Town Attorney for Knight and Carey
- High school: Hurley High School
- Judge Stella has handled a wide range of matters, including prosecuting and defending homicide cases, filing over 100 annual claims against hardboard siding manufacturers for defective products, and representing local governments in open records and ordinance enforcement cases
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
Iron 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 August 22, 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 ↗