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Timothy Gebert
Judge · Wood County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Legal Career: Partner, Crowns, Midthun, Metcalf & Quinn (1996–2009) Clerk, Michigan 26th Circuit Court (1994–1996) Attorney at Gebert Law Office (2009–present) Over 28 years in both criminal and civil practice, including probate, family law, and criminal defense.
- The presiding judge of Wood County Circuit Court Branch 4, serving until April 4, 2029, and is the first judge appointed to this new branch
- Timothy Gebert holds the position of Wood County Circuit Court Judge – Branch 4 and is scheduled to serve until April 4, 2029
- Elected in the April 4, 2023 Wisconsin General Election, defeating former Wood County District Attorney Craig Lambert
- He took the oath of office on August 9, 2023, during a formal investiture ceremony in the Branch 2 courtroom, administered by Branch 1 Judge Greg Potter
- Branch 4 was created in 2021 by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to address a growing caseload, and Gebert was the first judge assigned to it
- The Wood County Clerk of Courts lists his office at 715‐421‐8774
Education
- B.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Stout (1991) J.D., Michigan State University School of Law (1994)
Additional information
- held the role of a duty judge in Branch 1 before his appointment
- Local Ties: Born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids; attended Lincoln High School and St. Peter and Paul grade school.
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
Wood 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 ↗