Yadira Rein at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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Yadira Rein
Judge · Outagamie County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Likely the first person of color to serve as a judge in Outagamie County
- She previously worked as an attorney at McCarty Law, LLP in Appleton, Wisconsin
- Appointed as Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge by Governor Tony Evers to fill a vacancy created by Judge Gregory B. Gill, Jr.’s election to the Court of Appeals, District III
- Her personal journey includes overcoming challenges as a Latino immigrant, moving between foster homes, and navigating educational barriers, which informs her perspective on justice and equity
Education
- Rein is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Additional information
- handling cases such as divorce, custody and placement disputes, child support, paternity, and guardianships.
- Judge Rein emphasizes the importance of listening, patience, and respect in her judicial role.
- She also has experience in personal injury law and has held the role of a guardian ad litem in various cases.
- Bilingual, speaking Spanish, which allows her to assist Latino members of the community in both legal and non-legal matters.
- She believes that a judge should be attentive to all parties, understand the nuances of each case, and uphold the core values of equal justice, fairness, and impartiality.
- Her experience in emotionally complex family law cases has shaped her approach to handling sensitive matters with care and professionalism.
- She is actively involved in her community, serving on the Appleton Bilingual School Governance Board and participating in the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association.
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
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 ↗