John F. Manydeeds at a glance
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John F. Manydeeds
Judge · Eau Claire County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on Branch 1 of the Eau Claire County Circuit Court in Wisconsin’s Tenth Judicial District, elected in 2016, with a background as a public defender and extensive community service
- Public Service: Served over 31 years as an assistant state public defender in Eau Claire County (1985–2016)
Education
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Minnesota (1982) J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School (1985)
Additional information
- Election: Won the general election on April 5, 2016, defeating incumbent Brian Wright
- Licensing: Admitted to the Wisconsin Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin in 1985
- Specialized Courts: Has presided over the Alternatives to Incarcerating Mothers Court and the Veterans Court
- Chippewa County Drug Court Treatment Team, Evidence-Based Decision Making Policy Team, and Criminal Justice Collaborating Council
- Judicial Workgroup Committee on Youth Justice
- Adult Treatment Court Collaborating Counsel and Juvenile Justice Collaboration Council
- In summary: Judge Manydeeds combines decades of legal practice, public service, and community engagement with his current judicial role
- focusing on both general and specialized court matters in Eau Claire County.
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
Eau Claire 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 ↗