Jon M. Theisen at a glance
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Jon M. Theisen
Judge · Eau Claire County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- District Attorney, Chippewa County (2005–2011): Served six years, re‐elected twice, secured three first‐degree homicide convictions in 2011, and contributed to solving a 2006 Florida double‐homicide cold case.
- Attorney, Herrick & Hart (1999–2004): Joined as an associate in 1999, promoted to partner in 2004
- Judge of the Eau Claire County Circuit Court in Wisconsin’s Tenth Judicial District, serving on Branch 4 of the court
Education
- Northern Illinois University College of Law — J.D. (1999)
- M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1994.
- in Philosophy, University of Notre Dame — B.A. (1990)
Additional information
- Election: Re‐elected in 2012 for a term expiring in 2018.
- Appointed: October 7, 2011, by former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.
- Prosecutor of the Year: Named in 2007.
- Current duties: Presides over a variety of criminal and civil cases in Eau Claire County, including general criminal matters, traffic cases, and civil disputes.
- Earlier work: Teacher and librarian before law school.
- Theisen’s decisions have been challenged 17 times in Wisconsin’s District 2 Court of Appeals — 3 reversed and 14 upheld.
- The Eau Claire County Circuit Court provides public access to case information and livestreams for Branch 4, where Judge Theisen serves.
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 ↗