Martin J. De Vries at a glance
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Martin J. De Vries
Judge · Dodge County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- 1999–2016: Attorney at Sager & Colwin, S.C., Fond du Lac, WI
- Court Contact: Clerk’s Office, Dodge County Circuit Court, Phone: +1 (920) 386‐4259
- Judge of the Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch II in Wisconsin’s Third Judicial District
- In summary: Judge Martin J. De Vries brings over 25 years of legal experience, a strong record in civil and administrative litigation, and a history of public service, making him a seasoned jurist in the Dodge County Circuit Court
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law — J.D. (1989)
- Dordt College — B.A. (1982)
Additional information
- Re-elected: 2017 for a full six-year term
- Appointed: July 1, 2016, by former Governor Scott K. Walker to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John R. Storck
- 2015–2016: Elected Municipal Judge for the Town of Fox Lake.
- 1989–1999: Practiced law in California, including in federal courts.
- focusing on municipal liability, insurance defense, employment discrimination, and medical malpractice cases.
- He has extensive experience in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and some criminal cases, including defending health care providers in medical malpractice and representing municipalities and school districts.
- Former member, Inns of Court
- De Vries and his wife, Karen, reside in Randolph, WI.
- He has served on church councils and school boards, reflecting his community involvement.
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
Dodge 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
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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
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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 ↗