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Shawn Woller
Judge · Dodge County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Dodge County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1, with his term extending until April 7, 2032, and he was a candidate in the 2026 Wisconsin General Election for the same position
- Woller announced his candidacy to succeed Judge Brian Pfitzinger, who retired at the end of his term in 2026, and received endorsements from Pfitzinger, Dodge County District Attorney Andrea Will, and Sheriff Dale Schmidt
- Began his legal career after graduating from Marquette University Law School in 2012, initially working as an Assistant District Attorney in Douglas County, then in Waukesha County, and joining the Dodge County DA’s office in 2023.
Education
Additional information
- As a judicial candidate, Woller ran as a nonpartisan candidate in the April 7, 2026, general election for Dodge County Circuit Court Branch 1.
- Over his career, Woller has conducted more than 35 jury trials, highlighting his extensive courtroom experience.
- His campaign emphasizes upholding the rule of law and the constitution while ensuring fairness and dignity for all court participants.
- His professional background, endorsements, and prosecutorial experience position him as a well-qualified candidate for the judiciary in Dodge County.
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
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 ↗