Jane E. Bucher at a glance
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Jane E. Bucher
Judge · Green County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Legal Experience: 2021–present: Senior associate, Russell Law Offices, S.C., Shullsburg, WI
- Wisconsin circuit court judge appointed in March 2024 to serve on the Green County Circuit Court (Branch 2) until July 31, 2025
- Earlier roles include associate at Kittelsen Law Firm, Monroe, WI
Education
- Undergraduate at New College of Florida (Sarasota, FL)
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- Bucher previously ran for a Green County judicial seat in 2021 but lost; she later applied for the appointment.
- 2011–2021: Assistant State Public Defender, Wisconsin State Public Defender, Madison.
- Pre‐law work in mental health outreach and two years with the Peace Corps in Senegal.
- Retired Judge Sarah O’Brien noted her “skills and temperament” and ability to handle diverse cases with care.
- She is active in the State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Promise of Green County, and as co‐chair/founding member of southwest Wisconsin’s MultiCultural Outreach Program.
- WisBar News and local legal leaders praised her leadership, fairness, and dedication to public service.
- Official contact: Green County Circuit Court Branch 2, phone 608‐328‐9420.
- Personal site:.
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
Green 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 ↗