Laura J. Lavey at a glance
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Laura J. Lavey
Judge · Fond du Lac County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of Branch II of the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, elected on April 5, 2022, to serve until April 5, 2028
- Externed with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (2008) and clerked at Pitman, Kyle, Sicula & Dentice (2008–2009)
Education
- Marquette University Law School — J.D. (2010)
- B.A. in Political Science, Legal Studies, and Criminal Justice — University of Wisconsin–Madison (2004)
Additional information
- Election: Won the April 5, 2022 Wisconsin General Election, succeeding the Hon. Peter L. Grimm
- Kilimanjaro in 2014 and is an 8‐time Chicago Marathon finisher.
- Joined the firm in 2010 and previously held a position as a project assistant at Kirkland & Ellis LLP (2005–2007).
- Branch: Branch II (Trial Clerk: Diane; phone: (920) 929‐3071)
- Selection: Nonpartisan election; 10‐year term
- Before joining the bench, Lavey was a shareholder in the Litigation Practice Group at O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing, where she handled civil litigation in state and federal courts, specializing in commercial and business disputes.
- Member of the American Bar Association, Milwaukee Bar Association, Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, Fond du Lac Bar Association, and Young Professionals of Fond du Lac.
- Born and raised in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Lavey has two children and is an avid athlete — she summited Mt.
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
Fond du Lac 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 ↗