Elizabeth Rohl at a glance
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Elizabeth Rohl
Judge · Pierce County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge of the Pierce County Circuit Court in Wisconsin’s Seventh Judicial District, appointed by Governor Tony Evers in December 2020 and serving until 2028
- Before becoming a judge, Rohl held the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel for St. Croix County from 2013 to 2020
- Also Assistant District Attorney in St. Croix County (2011–2012) and worked in private practice
Education
- J.D. — Michigan State University College of Law, 2008 Admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 2009.
- in Legal Studies and Psychology — University of Wisconsin–Madison — B.A. (2004)
Additional information
- Her term runs through July 31, 2028.
- Appointed on December 22, 2020 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Joseph Boles.
- Rohl’s docket includes general criminal cases, as seen in recent filings such as State of Wisconsin vs.
- Isaac Paul Johanson and State of Wisconsin vs.
- handling matters such as involuntary mental commitments, termination of parental rights, child support enforcement, and public records compliance.
- Pierce Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
- In interviews, she has discussed the challenges of judicial work, including overcoming impostor syndrome and the importance of community impact.
- She has also handled family law matters, including termination of parental rights cases, which she has described as particularly significant to the families involved.
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
Pierce 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 ↗