--- title: "Paul F. Reilly | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-f-reilly-8508" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Paul F. Reilly Wisconsin Court of Appeals · Judge ## Profile - Court: Wisconsin Court of Appeals - 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, Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, 2010-present - Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II (2010–2022): Elected in 2010 to replace Harry G. Snyder; held the role of presiding judge in 2015; announced retirement in 2021, effective January 3, 2022 ### Education ### Additional information - He was a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Faculty, Civil Jury Instruction Committee (2008–2020, now emeritus), and Wisconsin Judicial Commission (2010–2016, Chair 2015). - Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge (2003–2010): Elected in 2003, re-elected in 2009; presided over criminal, civil, and family cases. - Practitioner, 2009-2009 - legis, 2009-2009 - Private Practice (1987–2003): held a position as a trial lawyer in state and federal courts - City Attorney, New Berlin, WI (1997–2002): held the role of municipal attorney for five years. - Reilly was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Business in 1984 and the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1987. - handling civil litigation in both plaintiff and defendant capacities. - Reilly authored over 330 citable opinions, concurrences, and dissents during his appellate tenure. - He also held the role of President of the Waukesha County Bar Association and on the State Bar Board of Governors. - Party affiliation: Republican (nonpartisan judicial role) - Family: Married with two children - Interests: Golf, tennis, music, and community service through organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Milwaukee. - Birth place: Waukesha ## 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/8508/paul-f-reilly/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8508/paul-f-reilly/) - [Court of Appeals of Wisconsin current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8508/paul-f-reilly/) - [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/8508/paul-f-reilly/) - [Wisconsin Court System - Judge Paul F. Reilly](https://wicourts.gov/courts/appeals/judges/reilly.htm) - [Wisconsin Court System - Judge Paul F. Reilly](https://wicourts.gov/courts/appeals/judges/retired/reilly.htm) - [Wikidata: Paul F. Reilly](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7150564) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-f-reilly-8508", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-f-reilly-8508", "name": "Paul F. Reilly | KnowJudges", "description": "Paul F. Reilly, Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-10-07", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-f-reilly-8508#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-f-reilly-8508#judge", "name": "Paul F. 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