--- title: "Yadira Rein | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/yadira-rein-judge-outagamie-county-circuit-court-wi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-22" --- # Yadira Rein Outagamie County Circuit Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Outagamie 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/yadira-rein-judge-outagamie-county-circuit-court-wi", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/yadira-rein-judge-outagamie-county-circuit-court-wi", "name": "Yadira Rein | KnowJudges", "description": "Yadira Rein, Outagamie County Circuit Court. 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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. ## 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.