Daniel S. Diehn at a glance
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Daniel S. Diehn
Judge · Jackson County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Jackson County Circuit Court Judge in Wisconsin, elected in 2021, with a background in public prosecution, municipal law, and legal advocacy
- District Attorney for Jackson County (2018–2021)
- After law school, Diehn clerked for Hon. Edward C. Voss of the Arizona Court of Appeals until 1996, then opened his own practice.
Education
- J.D., Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (1995) Admitted to the bars of Arizona (1995) and Wisconsin (1996).
- in Political Science and Economics, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire — B.A. (1992)
Additional information
- Elected to the bench in the 2021 Wisconsin general election and is currently serving until at least 2027.
- Sole practitioner attorney (1996–present) handling family law, divorce, real estate, estate planning, municipal prosecution, criminal defense, and civil litigation
- City Attorney for Black River Falls (1999–2016)
- Jackson County Circuit Court, Department 2 in Wisconsin.
- His judicial work includes presiding over criminal, civil, and ordinance violation cases.
- Raised in Jackson County, Diehn attended Black River Falls High School.
- He and his wife have two children.
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
Jackson 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 ↗