--- title: "William V. Gruber | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-v-gruber-judge-jefferson-county-circuit-court-wi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-22" --- # William V. Gruber Jefferson County Circuit Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Jefferson County Circuit Court - State: Wisconsin - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-08-22 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### camera notice Scope: statewide Wisconsin SCR 61 asks media to give the trial judge advance notice before bringing cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom. Evidence excerpt: the trial judge shall be given notice, at least 3 days in advance [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### courtroom equipment control Scope: statewide Wisconsin SCR 61 leaves courtroom equipment placement, lighting, and use subject to trial-judge control. Evidence excerpt: Only equipment approved by the trial judge in advance of the court proceeding may be used [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing notice Scope: statewide Wisconsin's court system instructs parties that courts will notify them when a hearing is remote and provide joining instructions. Evidence excerpt: The court will send you instructions on how to join your remote hearing by video or by phone. [Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing technology Scope: statewide Wisconsin remote-hearing guidance tells participants to contact the clerk promptly if they lack reliable internet or phone access. Evidence excerpt: Contact the clerk of circuit court as soon as possible. [Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/judges.htm) - [Official roster](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/judges.htm) - [Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/judges.htm) - [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099) - [Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-v-gruber-judge-jefferson-county-circuit-court-wi", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-v-gruber-judge-jefferson-county-circuit-court-wi", "name": "William V. 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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. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-36fa3f826227447b1512eede) — 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](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099). Collected 2026-07-26.