Diane L. Meulemans at a glance
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Diane L. Meulemans
Judge · Waupaca County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Before becoming a judge, Meulemans has been Waupaca County Corporation Counsel since 2014, providing legal representation to the county’s elected officials, departments, and the public in matters such as guardianship, child welfare, protective placements, termination of parental rights, and involuntary commitment proceedings
- In summary: Diane L. Meulemans is a seasoned government attorney with over 20 years in public service, now serving as a judge in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, on a term ending July 31, 2027
- Appointed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on February 5, 2026, to the Waupaca County Circuit Court – Branch 3, serving a term until July 31, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Judge Raymond S. Huber
- Assistant Corporation Counsel, Marathon County (2003–2007)
- Her work as corporation counsel involved governance, legislation, administrative home rule powers, ethics, contracts, real estate, public records, and procurement law
Education
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse — B.A.
Additional information
- She succeeds Judge Huber, who died in December 2025 after a fall
- Meulemans will serve in Branch 3 of the Waupaca County Circuit Court, which handles a range of civil and criminal cases in the county
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
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
Waupaca County Circuit Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster
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View Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster ↗Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
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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 ↗