Bennett J. Brantmeier at a glance
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Bennett J. Brantmeier
Judge · Jefferson County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- In summary: Judge Bennett J. Brantmeier is an experienced Wisconsin trial court judge with a career spanning public service, private practice, and both state and federal judicial roles, currently serving on the Jefferson County Circuit Court bench since 2017
- Branch 4 judge on the Jefferson County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, elected in 2017, with a background in public service, private practice, and both state and federal courts
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (1992)
- University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh — B.A. (1989)
Additional information
- Election: Elected April 4, 2017, unopposed, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Hon. Randy Koschnick
- Admitted to: Wisconsin State Bar (1992) U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1992) U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1992)
- focusing on personal injury and criminal defense.
- Before joining the bench, Brantmeier held the role of City Attorney for the City of Jefferson and practiced in private law firms, including Brantmeier Law and Latsch & Brantmeier
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
Jefferson 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 ↗