Chad A. Hendee at a glance
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Chad A. Hendee
Judge · Marquette County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Hendee has been deeply involved in the Marquette County Treatment Court since 2011, when he became district attorney
- District Attorney: Appointed Marquette County District Attorney in 2011 by Governor Scott Walker
- Assistant District Attorney for Sauk County (2007)
- Assistant Corporation Counsel for Sauk County
- He has described his career as rooted in public service, with a focus on building supportive communities and ensuring justice outcomes
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (2000)
- Bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Ripon College (1997)
Additional information
- Judge of the Year, 2025 — State Bar of Wisconsin Bench and Bar Committee, for leadership in advancing justice quality and innovative programs.
- Chad A. Hendee is a Marquette County, Wisconsin circuit court judge recognized for his leadership in expanding and strengthening the county’s treatment court program, earning the State Bar of Wisconsin’s “Judge of the Year” award in 2025.
- Elected to the bench in 2019, filling a vacancy after the retirement of Judge Bernard Bult.
- Judicial Service: Elected to the circuit court bench in 2019; re-elected for a second term.
- Early Career: Private practice in Baraboo, WI
- Marquette County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, where he presides over a range of cases, including criminal, traffic forfeiture, lien, and family matters.
- Hero Award — Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals (WATCP) for outstanding contributions to the treatment court system.
- His work has been cited as a model for other Wisconsin counties.
- Hendee grew up in Berlin, WI, and is a resident of Oxford, WI.
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
Marquette County Circuit Court
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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 ↗