William V. Gruber at a glance
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William V. Gruber
Judge · Jefferson County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the Jefferson County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, appointed by former Governor Scott Walker in 2018 to replace retiring Judge Jennifer L. Weston
- Assistant Corporation Counsel: Dodge County (2010–2012)
- Private Practice: John T. Fields & Associates (2006–2007) Glojek, Attorneys at Law (2007–2010) Specialized in civil litigation, probate contests, landlord-tenant law, debt collection, bankruptcy, and family law.
- Law Clerk: Hon. Robert G. Mawdsley, Waukesha County Circuit Court (until 2005)
Education
- Marquette University Law School — J.D. (2004)
- B.A. in Criminal Justice: Carroll University (2001)
Additional information
- Recent cases: Presided over multiple criminal traffic cases in 2024, such as State of Wisconsin v.
- Appointment: June 21, 2018, by Governor Scott Walker
- City Attorney: Watertown City Attorney (2012–2018)
- representing elected/appointed officials and managing municipal legal affairs.
- handling public records compliance, mental health/alcohol commitment cases, and guardianship petitions.
- Gabriella Ann Alvarado and State of Wisconsin v.
- Thomas Jasper Bealhen II.
- Wisconsin State Bar’s Wills for Heroes Program
- Peers and community leaders have praised Gruber’s legal knowledge, temperament, and ethical conduct, noting his suitability for the high-volume Jefferson County Circuit Court.
- For case searches and updates, see the Jefferson County Circuit Court’s case database.
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
Jefferson 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 ↗