Louis J. Molepske Jr. at a glance
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Louis J. Molepske Jr.
Judge · Portage County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Wisconsin circuit court judge serving Branch 2 of the Portage County Circuit Court and, since August 2024, Deputy Chief Judge of Wisconsin’s Ninth Judicial District
- In 2024, Molepske was named Deputy Chief Judge for the Ninth Judicial District, a role that includes supervising municipal courts and ensuring judicial leadership across 13 counties
- Judge: Portage County Circuit Court, Branch 2 (elected 2022)
- District Attorney: Served Portage County DA for nine years (2012–2022), elected in 2012 and re‐elected in 2016 and 2020
Education
- Marquette University Law School — J.D. (2001)
- in Political Science (emphasis in journalism), University of Wisconsin–Madison — B.A. (1997)
Additional information
- 1, 2024 by Chief Judge Ann Knox-Bauer) — oversees 12 municipal courts and acts as chief judge when necessary.
- State Assembly: Democratic member for the 71st Assembly District (2003–2013), serving on multiple committees including Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Jobs & Economy.
- Legal Practice: Over 11 years in private practice handling commercial, landlord/tenant, family, estate, and some defense matters.
- Local Government: Assistant city attorney and mayoral assistant for Stevens Point.
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
Portage 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 ↗