Trempealeau County Circuit Court cases in Trempealeau County, Whitehall, WI
The Trempealeau County Circuit Court in Whitehall is a Wisconsin circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Trempealeau County. It handles most state-law matters at the local trial level, including criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (large claims, small claims, evictions, contracts, torts), family (divorce, custody/placement, paternity, child support), juvenile and CHIPS, probate and guardianship, traffic and municipal ordinance/forfeiture cases, mental health commitments, and restraining/harassment injunctions. The court issues warrants and protective orders, conducts preliminary proceedings, and provides jury and court trials. It also hears appeals from municipal courts within the county, typically as trials de novo.
Trempealeau County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Trempealeau |
| Street Address: | 36245 Main Street |
| City: | Whitehall |
| Zip Code: | 54773 |
| Phone: | 715-538-2311 ext. 239 |
| Fax: | 715-538-4123 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://co.trempealeau.wi.us/departments/administrative_departments/clerk_of_court/index.php |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | ADA Coordinator - Michelle Weisenberger |
| ADA Phone: | 715-538-2311 ext. 331 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | michelle.weisenberger@wicourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Trempealeau County Circuit Court
Trempealeau County Circuit Court serves the public by:
- Accepting and managing case filings: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil, small claims, family (divorce, custody, paternity), probate (estates, guardianships, mental health commitments), juvenile (CHIPS, delinquency), and traffic/ordinance.
- Protective orders: processing petitions and holding hearings for domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, and vulnerable-adult restraining orders; issuing TROs and injunctions.
- Court hearings: scheduling and calendaring; arraignments, pretrials, trials, sentencings; providing interpreters and ADA accommodations; allowing court-approved remote appearances.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons, deferrals/excuses, orientation, panel management, and payment.
- Records and forms: eFiling, public records access, certified copies, record searches, and motions for sealing/expunction as permitted by law.
- Financial services: filing fees, fines/forfeitures, restitution, and payment plans.
- Self-represented support: standardized forms, filing guidance, and referrals to legal resources.