Mario D. White at a glance
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Mario D. White
Judge · Dane County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- 2018–present: Commissioner for the Dane County Circuit Court
- Judge of the Dane County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, appointed by Governor Tony Evers on June 2, 2020, and elected in April 2021
- 2008–2018: Assistant State Public Defender for the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office in Madison
- Earlier: Ten years as an assistant state public defender; also taught mathematics for the Dallas Independent School District
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (2008)
- in Mathematics, History, and Russian Language — Oklahoma State University — B.A. (2002)
Additional information
- handling misdemeanor and felony cases, bail hearings, trials, sentencing, and probation revocations
- Dane County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, presiding over a range of cases including criminal matters, small claims, and other civil cases.
- Appointed to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Hon. William Hanrahan.
- High school: Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Oklahoma City, OK
- White is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Dane County Bar Association, Out Professional Engagement Network, and the James E. Doyle American Inns of Court.
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
Dane 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 ↗