Brittany C. Grayson at a glance
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Brittany C. Grayson
Judge · Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Brittany C. Grayson is a judge on Branch 16 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, appointed in 2019 and re‐elected in 2026, with a background as a Milwaukee County assistant district attorney and attorney at Hudson Legal
Education
- Marquette University Law School — J.D. (2011)
- in Business, Marquette University — B.S. (2007)
Additional information
- Recent Election: Won re‐election in the April 7, 2026 general election with 98.9% of the vote
- Appointment: September 4, 2019, by Governor Tony Evers, filling the vacancy left by Hon. Michael Dwyer’s retirement
- Assistant District Attorney (2013–2019), Milwaukee County DA’s Office — handled Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS), early intervention, and domestic violence cases
- Attorney at Hudson Legal (2011–2013)
- Legal Assistant at Chudnow Law Offices, LLC (2011)
- Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; state champion in high hurdles in 2003.
- Raised in Brookfield, WI
- Wisconsin Association of African‐American Lawyers (board member, treasurer, director, parliamentarian)
- Board of Governors, State Bar of Wisconsin — served on Executive Committee, Diversity Recruitment Committee, Restorative Justice Conference Planning Committee, and other committees
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 ↗