Beau G. Liegeois at a glance
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Beau G. Liegeois
Judge · Brown County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Brown County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, serving in Branch 8 since his appointment by Governor Tony Evers on September 20, 2019
- Assistant District Attorney, Brown County (2008–2019)
- Wisconsin Army National Guard Judge Advocate Captain (2010–2018)
- Brown County Corporation Counsel (2007–2008)
- representing military personnel as defense counsel
Education
- University of Wisconsin–Madison — B.A.
- Valparaiso University School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Later elected to a six‐year term in April 2020.
- Appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. William M. Atkinson.
- Military Prosecutor in notable cases, including State v.
- Riemer (first General Court‐Martial in Wisconsin National Guard history) and State v.
- Brittany Mefford (first‐degree reckless homicide)
- Former president of the Association of State Prosecutors
- For case filings and updates, the Brown County Circuit Court website and the judge profile provide current docket information.
- Liegeois was raised in Brown County, attended Green Bay West High School, and has a background in both civilian and military law enforcement.
- Active in the Miracle League of Green Bay
- Registered as a Democrat
- His judicial work includes over 27 jury trials and 50+ court trials before his appointment.
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
Brown 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 ↗