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Last updated: Thursday, 11-Jun-2009 12:05:57 CDT

Public comment requested on proposed pattern trademark jury instructions. 6/10/2009

Judicial Conference authorizes clerk of court, Peter A. Oppeneer to act as part-time United States magistrate judge for the Western District of Wisconsin. 3/24/2009

Chief Judge Barbara B. Crabb announces intention to assume senior status. 3/19/2009

Order regarding unsealing of sentencing memoranda and JS-45 criminal cover sheets 03/04/2009

Judge John C. Shabaz announces intention to assume senior status on January 20, 2009 12/30/2008

Order regarding assignment of U.S. Magistrate Judge to civil cases

About District Court

Here is where you find the vital statistics. We answer questions like: What is the clerk's office address? What hours does the office keep? What do we do to file things after hours? Who are the judges? Over what area does this court have jurisdiction? You will also find the court's fee schedule and directions to the courthouse.
Attorney Admissions
Forms and instructions for admission to practice in the Western District of Wisconsin.
Attorney Registration for CM/ECF
Attorney registration for CM/ECF in accordance with Rule1(LR 83.5). Attorneys practicing in the Western District of Wisconsin will need to obtain a login and password for use in filing documents with the court.
Case Information
You can access this court's case information through the U.S. Courts PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) system. This page gives you information about getting a PACER account and information about using PACER.
CJA Attorneys
Useful information for attorneys representing defendants under the Criminal Justice Act.
CM/ECF
Effective January 22, 2008, all documents in all civil and criminal cases currently pending and newly filed must be filed electronically using CM/ECF, a new electronic case management system.
Contact Information
Do you need information about a case? Here is the person you should contact.
Court Calendar
See a daily view of the courts calendar.
Courtroom Technology
Information about the Western District of Wisconsin's courtrooms 250 and 260. Have you heard about Automated Evidence Presentation? Check this site to see what the Western District of Wisconsin is doing about it.
Employment Opportunities
A list of jobs available at the U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin and links to other federal court employment sites.
Forms
There are many forms available on this page. Download them and use them.
Guides and Procedures
Here you will find information about filing new federal lawsuits, as well as the procedures for filing motions for summary judgment, and motions for injunctive relief.
Judicial Misconduct or Disability
Instructions and form for filing a complaint against a judge.
Jury Service
Do you have questions about serving on a jury for the Western District of Wisconsin? This page has links to handbooks and other documents dealing with this important obligation.
Local Rules
We have few local rules. We do have special procedures to follow on motions for summary judgment and motions for injunctive relief. For all other rules and procedures consult the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
Opinion Search
Opinions from judges of the Western District of Wisconsin.
Procurement
Solicitations and Request for Proposals (RFPs) to do business with the Western District of Wisconsin.
Transcripts
Do you need the transcript for a hearing? Look here to find the person to contact.

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United States District Court
Western District of Wisconsin
120 North Henry Street, Room 320
P.O. Box 432
Madison, WI 53701-0432
(608)264-5156
fax: (608)264-5925
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This file last modified 06/11/09.