John A. Jorgensen at a glance
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John A. Jorgensen
Judge · Winnebago County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Current/Retired Role: Former Judge, Vicinage 8, Middlesex County Superior Court (appointed 2008, reappointed 2015)
- Solo practice, The Jorgensen Law Firm (2007–2008)
- Municipal Court Service: Municipal Court Judge, Woodbridge Township (1993–2008) Municipal Court Judge, South Plainfield (2001–2008) Presiding Judge, Municipal Courts, Middlesex County Vicinage (2001–2008)
Education
- in Military History (Civil War Concentration) — American Military University — M.A. (1999)
- Villanova University School of Law — J.D. (1981)
- in History — Fairleigh Dickinson University — B.A. (1978)
Additional information
- Author of four books on the Battle of Gettysburg; recipient of the Bachelder-Coddington Award for best new book on Gettysburg (2002).
- John A. Jorgensen, J.S.C. (ret.) is a retired judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, with a career focused entirely on the Family Division.
- Specialization: Entire judicial tenure in the Family Division
- handling matrimonial dissolutions, custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, post-judgment motions, and plenary hearings.
- Post-Judicial Work: Retired judge now serves as Of Counsel at Blick Law LLC and as a mediator/arbitrator in family law matters.
- Frequent lecturer for the New Jersey Judicial College and other continuing education programs.
- Also held the role of attorney for multiple planning boards and the Woodbridge Board of Fire Commissioners.
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
Winnebago 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 ↗