Dianne Schlipper at a glance
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Dianne Schlipper
Judge · Dane County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Diane Schlipper is a nonpartisan judge for Branch 3 of the Dane County Circuit Court in Madison, Wisconsin, elected in April 2022 and serving until August 2028
- Before becoming a judge, Schlipper held the role of Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin from 2016, with roles as tribal liaison, re‐entry coordinator, and civil rights coordinator.
- She previously worked as Assistant District Attorney for Dane County (2011–2016), specializing in human trafficking, child exploitation, and other sensitive criminal prosecutions
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (2011)
- in Social Work, Loyola University Chicago — M.A. (1998)
- in Russian and Political Science, Gustavus Adolphus College — B.A. (1994)
Additional information
- Her earlier career included social work for the Jewish Children’s Bureau (1998–2005) and as director of residential services for Jewish Child and Family Services (2005–2008).
- Office: Room 4109, Dane County Courthouse, 215 S Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
- Schlipper and her husband are active in Ironman competitions and competitive cycling, and she supports environmental protection initiatives.
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
Dane 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 ↗