If you live in Milwaukee County Wisconsin and/or you want to obtain court records for cases filed in the county courthouse, you will need to go to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. It is the First Judicial Court of Wisconsin and is the largest circuit in the state of Wisconsin.
About Milwaukee County Clerk of the Court
The current clerk of Milwaukee County Circuit Court is John Barrett. He oversees the daily functions in the clerk’s office four servicing areas. The four areas are:
- Milwaukee County Courthouse
- Vel R Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center
- The Safety Building
- The Criminal Justice Facility
He also provides various administrative functions for the First Judicial District and has been in his elected position since 1998.
The Milwaukee County Circuit Court maintains all court records filed in the First Judicial District Court. The cases filed in the courthouse consist of civil, criminal, traffic, juvenile, and probate matters.
The Circuit Court provides various resources to accommodate all citizens of the Milwaukee County Judicial District. This includes addressing the legal needs of low-income individuals and advocating for victims of family violence.
Obtaining Court Records
All court matters originating in the Milwaukee County Court system are considered public information. With the exception of sealed and expunged cases, juvenile cases, and family court cases involving custody, adoption, and termination of parental rights. All other court cases fall under the Wisconsin Open Records law and are subject to inspection by the public.
If you are in need of Milwaukee County Circuit Court case records or documents, you would need to fill out the request form that is available on the clerk of the court’s website. You will need to download the form to your computer and then email it to the custodian of the civil court records department.
You can also obtain court case records from the online search portal maintained by the Wisconsin Judicial System. This online portal allows you to search for court case records and print information from the portal.
Other Court Services
The Milwaukee County Court offers a number of different court services to the residents of Milwaukee County. Other services available through the court include:
- Expungement of court cases
- Return of property seized during an arrest or traffic stop
- Online payment link to pay court fees and/or traffic citations
- An online legal resource center for information about legal matters
- Assistance with correcting court records
- Remote and Live stream court appearances
To inquire about other court services that are provided you would need to contact the county clerk of the court’s office. You can also obtain more information about the services offered by visiting the circuit court’s website.
Contacting the Clerk of the Court
If you need assistance regarding court services or have questions about court services you can contact the clerk of the court’s office. The contact information can be found below:
Milwaukee County Safety Building
821 W State Street Rm 117
Milwaukee WI 53233
Phone: 414-278-4538
Milwaukee County Courthouse
901 N 9th Street Rm 104
Milwaukee WI 53233
Phone: 414-278-5362