Waukesha County Circuit Court cases in Waukesha County, Waukesha, WI
Waukesha County Circuit Court is a Wisconsin circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Waukesha County. As the county's primary trial-level court in the state's unified judicial system, it has jurisdiction over nearly all types of cases arising within the county, conducting initial appearances, motions, trials, and post-judgment proceedings. Common matters include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions of all monetary amounts, including small claims; family law such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody and support; juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate, estate, and guardianship; mental health commitments; traffic and forfeiture/ordinance violations; and restraining orders/injunctions. It also handles appeals or transfers from municipal courts as provided by law.
Waukesha County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Waukesha |
| Street Address: | 515 W. Moreland Blvd. |
| City: | Waukesha |
| Zip Code: | 53188 |
| Phone: | 262-970-6676 |
| Fax: | 262-896-8228 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/circuitcourts/ |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Case Search |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Courthouse/Waukesha-County-Courthouse-147637011927004/ |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/waukesha-county-courthouse |
| ADA: | Brittany Marin |
| ADA Phone: | 262-548-7545 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | brittany.marin@wicourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Waukesha County Circuit Court
Waukesha County Circuit Court serves as the local trial court, providing:
- Case intake and management: eFiling/in-person filings, scheduling, case tracking, summonses, warrants, subpoenas, and certified copies.
- Case types: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/ordinance, civil (contracts, torts), small claims, family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, CHIPS), probate (estates, guardianship, mental health).
- Protective orders: processes petitions and hearings for domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, and vulnerable adult restraining orders (temporary orders and injunctions).
- Court hearings: bail, arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion practice, mediation/ADR where applicable, bench/jury trials, sentencing, and post-judgment enforcement.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summonsing, orientation, deferrals/excuses, and payment.
- Public services: records access, forms and self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodations, payment of fines/fees/restitution.
Its functional role is to adjudicate disputes, protect safety through orders and hearings, and provide accessible processes for the public.