Gerad T. Dougvillo at a glance
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Gerad T. Dougvillo
Judge · Kenosha County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Gerad Dougvillo is a Kenosha County, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for Branch 1, elected in 2021 and serving until July 31, 2027
- Assistant District Attorney in Racine County, specializing in white-collar and financial crimes
Education
- He is a graduate of Marquette University (B.A.) and the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (J.D.).
Additional information
- His term began August 1, 2021, after being elected in the April 6, 2021 Wisconsin General Election.
- Dougvillo presides over cases in Branch 1, Courtroom 117 of the Kenosha County Circuit Court.
- Appointed to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Hon. Larisa Benitez-Morgan.
- Dougvillo’s caseload includes criminal trials, juvenile delinquency, termination of parental rights, and child protection cases.
- Local attorneys and prosecutors have praised him as fair-minded, professional, and respectful, with no negative feedback reported in his first year.
- Kenosha County DA Michael Graveley noted his “common sense approach” and “fair and just rulings”.
- He is admitted to the Illinois and Wisconsin Bars.
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
Kenosha 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 ↗