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# Michael Gableman

Wisconsin Supreme Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Wisconsin Supreme Court
- State: Wisconsin
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-08-22

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Wisconsin Supreme Court, 2008-present
- Michael J. Gableman is an American lawyer and former justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court (2008–2018), widely described as a hard‐line conservative Republican
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice: Elected in 2008 for a 10‐year term, serving until July 31, 2018
- Wisconsin Court System - Justice Michael J. Gableman Skip to content Wisconsin Court System logo Wisconsin Court System Logo Close menu button Supreme Court Former justices Justice Michael J. Gableman Justice Michael J. Gableman Justice Michael J. Gableman was elected to a 10-year term in 2008
- Burnett County Circuit Court Judge: Appointed in 2002, elected in 2003
- District Attorney: held the role of Ashland County DA (1999–2002)
- Earlier roles included assistant district attorney, administrative law judge, and private legal practice

### Education

- Hamline University School of Law in — J.D. (1993)
- Ripon College — B.A.

### Additional information

- In June 2021, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos appointed Gableman as special counsel to investigate alleged irregularities in Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election.
- Practitioner, 2007-2007
- Born September 18, 1966, West Allis, Wisconsin.
- Date of birth: 1966-01-01
- Birth place: West Allis

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### camera notice

Scope: statewide

Wisconsin SCR 61 asks media to give the trial judge advance notice before bringing cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom.

Evidence excerpt: the trial judge shall be given notice, at least 3 days in advance

[Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### courtroom equipment control

Scope: statewide

Wisconsin SCR 61 leaves courtroom equipment placement, lighting, and use subject to trial-judge control.

Evidence excerpt: Only equipment approved by the trial judge in advance of the court proceeding may be used

[Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote hearing notice

Scope: statewide

Wisconsin's court system instructs parties that courts will notify them when a hearing is remote and provide joining instructions.

Evidence excerpt: The court will send you instructions on how to join your remote hearing by video or by phone.

[Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote hearing technology

Scope: statewide

Wisconsin remote-hearing guidance tells participants to contact the clerk promptly if they lack reliable internet or phone access.

Evidence excerpt: Contact the clerk of circuit court as soon as possible.

[Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6060/michael-gableman/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6060/michael-gableman/)
- [Wisconsin Supreme Court current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6060/michael-gableman/)
- [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099)
- [Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6060/michael-gableman/)
- [Wisconsin Court System - Justice Michael J. Gableman](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/supreme/justices/retired/gableman.htm)
- [Michael Gableman](https://ballotpedia.org/Michael_Gableman)
- [Wikidata: Michael Gableman](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6830484)

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