Luke M. Wagner at a glance
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Luke M. Wagner
Judge · Dunn County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- The elected judge for Branch 3 of the Dunn County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, serving since 2021 and until July 31, 2027
- The court’s mission emphasizes integrity, justice, and fair application of the law
- Early Career: Private practice at Wagner Law, LLC, alongside his father
- Other Roles: Part‐time court commissioner for Dunn County Circuit Court
Education
- B.A. in Business Administration, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (2002) J.D., William Mitchell College of Law (2005)
Additional information
- Elected in the 2021 Wisconsin General Election to a 10‐year nonpartisan term.
- Wagner attended Menomonie High School, where he was part of the undefeated 1997 football state champion team.
- representing victims of auto accidents and serious injuries in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- Luke M. Wagner presides over cases in the Dunn County Circuit Court, Department 3, a general‐jurisdiction trial court handling most civil and criminal matters in the county.
- Born: St. Paul, Minnesota; moved to Dunn County, WI, at age 4
- Memberships: American Bar Association, Wisconsin State Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Wisconsin Association for Justice, St. Croix Valley Bar Association, Eau Claire County Bar Association, Menomonie Rotary Club.
- He enjoys softball, volleyball, and spending time with his rescue dog, Hank.
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
Dunn 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 ↗