Katie B. Kegel at a glance
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Katie B. Kegel
Judge · Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge for Branch 3 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, presiding over felony cases since August 1, 2021
- Before becoming a judge, Kegel served 10 years as an assistant state public defender with the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office (2011–2021).
- She handled felony and misdemeanor cases, trial advocacy, plea negotiations, and motions practice, and was part of the Waukesha County Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court staffing team
Education
- State Bar of Wisconsin G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy — 2017 graduate
- Marquette University Law School — J.D. (2011)
- B.A. in Criminal Justice & Political Science — Charleston Southern University, 2005
Additional information
- Before law school, Kegel held a position as an inner‐city public school teacher and a union assembly line worker.
- Office: Safety Building, 821 West State Street, Milwaukee, WI
- She also co‐directed the Milwaukee Street Law program, connecting law students with high school students for mock trial competitions.
- Kegel is married to Noel Kegel, a Milwaukee‐area business professional.
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
Milwaukee 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 ↗