Mark A Huesmann at a glance
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Mark A Huesmann
Judge · La Crosse County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Mark A. Huesmann is a La Crosse County Circuit Court judge (Branch 3), appointed by Governor Tony Evers in July 2023 to a term ending July 31, 2030, with extensive legal, academic, and military service
- Municipal Judge, Coulee Region Joint Municipal Court (2020–2023)
- Teaching Professor, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, College of Business (2013–2023)
- Trial Attorney, Huesmann Law Office, LLC (1996–2023) — general practice in criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, trusts/estates, bankruptcy, real estate, and business law
- Court Commissioner for Judge Bjerke (16 years)
Education
- University of North Dakota School of Law — J.D. (1994)
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee — B.A. (1991)
Additional information
- Appointment: July 6, 2023, by Governor Tony Evers, replacing Judge Todd W. Bjerke
- As an attorney, Huesmann has tried numerous civil and criminal cases, including high-profile matters such as a 2019 sexual assault case under the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, which addressed complex issues of race, delayed prosecution, and victim advocacy.
- Col. (1986–2014)
- Deployed to Afghanistan and other Middle East areas (2010–2011)
- U.S. Army Reserves, retired Lt.
- Governor Evers and Judge Bjerke have praised Huesmann’s commitment to justice, fairness, and equity, his awareness of issues like poverty, homelessness, and race, and his dedication to veterans’ services, including helping develop Wisconsin’s veterans treatment court.
- Honored with the Bronze Star Medal
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
La Crosse County Circuit Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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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 ↗