Samuel T. Berg at a glance
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Samuel T. Berg
Judge · Walworth County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Senior Associate at Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona in Lake Geneva since October 2024
- In summary, Samuel T. Berg is an active judge in Walworth County, Wisconsin, with a term lasting until mid-2027, and a professional background spanning public prosecution, civil litigation, and state legal service
- Assistant District Attorney in the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office for four years, managing a high-volume caseload and assisting crime victims
- Assistant Attorney General in the civil litigation unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice
- Law Clerk for Judge William C. Griesbach of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Samuel Berg was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Walworth County Circuit Court to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David M. Reddy
- Berg’s appointment has been praised for his intelligence, fairness, patience, and strong work ethic, qualities highlighted by both his predecessor, Judge Reddy, and Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld
Education
- Undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his law degree from Marquette University Law School.
Additional information
- His term runs through July 31, 2027.
- handling civil litigation, criminal defense, probate, guardianship, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, contract review, and employment law.
- He brings a combination of public service and private practice experience to the bench, making him well-prepared to serve the local community.
- Berg is a lifelong resident of Walworth County and lives in Williams Bay with his family.
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
Walworth County Circuit Court
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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 ↗