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Whitney Healy
Judge · Outagamie County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Her extensive experience in these areas has shaped her approach to justice and her commitment to fairness and integrity on the bench
- Upon her appointment, Healy expressed that her career representing individuals during challenging and traumatic moments has instilled a deep respect for the responsibilities of the justice system
Education
- Healy is a graduate of Loras College and the Valparaiso University School of Law.
Additional information
- Began her career practicing in family law, civil rights litigation, employment law, and professional malpractice at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs LLP in Madison.
- Appointed by Governor Tony Evers to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Mark J. McGinnis.
- These affiliations reflect her engagement with the legal community and her dedication to professional development.
- She later joined Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. in Appleton, where she specialized in civil litigation.
- She will serve on the Outagamie County Circuit Court, Branch 1, bringing nearly two decades of civil litigation experience to the bench.
- Her legal practice has focused on representing plaintiffs who have suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm due to negligence or wrongdoing.
- She has been active in several professional organizations, including the Outagamie County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association for Justice, and the Legal Association for Women.
- She emphasized her commitment to serving with compassion, fairness, and integrity, while upholding the values of the community.
- Whitney Healy’s appointment marks a significant addition to the Outagamie County Circuit Court, where she is expected to contribute her extensive legal expertise and dedication to justice.
- Her academic background provided a foundation for her legal career and her subsequent judicial appointment.
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
Outagamie County Circuit Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster
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View Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster ↗Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
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View Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗