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Jacob B. Frost
Judge · Dane County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- In summary: Judge Jacob B. Frost is an experienced litigator turned judge, serving on Branch 9 of the Dane County Circuit Court since 2020, with a background in civil, family, and commercial law, and a strong record in both private practice and public service.
- Before joining the bench, Frost was a partner at Boardman & Clarke LLP in Madison from 2017 to the present, and an associate from 2010 to 2018.
- Nonpartisan judge for Branch 9 of the Dane County Circuit Court in Madison, Wisconsin, appointed by Governor Tony Evers in 2020 and elected in 2021, with a term ending in 2027
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (2010)
- in German and Political Science, University of Wisconsin–Madison — B.A. (2007)
Additional information
- Election: Re‐elected April 6, 2021, with 99.2% of the vote
- Appointment: June 5, 2020, by Governor Tony Evers
- Representation in administrative proceedings (e.g., fair housing, landlord/tenant, dealership investigations)
- Pro bono domestic abuse injunction case for a victim of domestic abuse
- Extensive experience in both business and individual representation, including landlord/tenant, family law, and collection law
- Office location: Dane County Courthouse, Room 6105, 215 S. Hamilton St., Madison, WI
- He also served on the Board of Access to Independence, a nonprofit supporting people with disabilities.
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 ↗