Roger Klopp at a glance
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Roger Klopp
Judge · Columbia County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Legal career: General practice (1989–2003) in criminal law, family law, bankruptcy, civil litigation, personal injury, employment law, and more Since 2003, primary focus on criminal and juvenile defense, civil commitments, and guardian ad litem cases
- Licensed attorney in private practice at Klopp Law Office in Lodi, Wisconsin
- He has emphasized access to justice and the challenges faced by low-income and disadvantaged individuals
Education
- B.A. in History and Political Science, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1985 J.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School, 1989
Additional information
- Volunteer work with Legal Action of Wisconsin since 1990
- Selection method: Nonpartisan election
- Public service: Over 30 years with Legal Action of Wisconsin, serving in multiple leadership roles (President, Vice President, Treasurer) Past President of Columbia County Bar Association
- In his campaign materials, Klopp stated he seeks the bench because he is “a very fair person... attentive to people’s situations” and wants to address cases with a humanistic perspective.
- Active in local bar associations and community organizations
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
Columbia 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 ↗