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Mark R. Rohrer
Judge · Manitowoc County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- His judicial term began in 2013 and, per , was set to end in 2019, though local court directories list him as the current Branch 1 judge
- 2013–present: Judge, Manitowoc County Circuit Court, Branch 1
- Judge on Branch 1 of the Manitowoc County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, elected in 2013, with a career that includes ten years as county District Attorney and prior work as an attorney
- 2003–2013: District Attorney, Manitowoc County
- 1992–2003: Associate attorney, Olson, Winter & Fox
- 1990–1991: Law clerk, State of Michigan Tax Tribunal
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University) — J.D. (1991)
- University of Wisconsin–Madison — B.A. (1987)
Additional information
- Meritorious Service Award, Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators (2008)
- Prosecutor of the Year (2005)
- Elk of the Year, Two Rivers Elks Lodge #1380 (1995)
- American Jurisprudence Awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991
- handling a range of cases including criminal, family, and traffic matters.
- Member of the Cooley Law Review during law school
- He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County Bar Association, and Manitowoc County Sensitive Crimes Task Force.
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
Manitowoc 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 ↗