Federal courts continue to receive reports of fraudulent e-mails, telephone calls, and text messages from people who claim to be jury administrators, other court employees, or law enforcement officers. Often, the caller threatens arrest, demands...
Important Notice: Changes to Electronic Access to Sealed Documents
Access to sealed documents is now restricted in CM/ECF and PACER. The courts have taken this action because persistent cyberattacks threaten the security of confidential case documents. Sealed documents must be filed electronically, but they cannot be viewed electronically except by court personnel. Consequently, any party that files a sealed document must serve that document on the other parties by conventional means. A party with the right to access a sealed document may request a copy by contacting the clerk's office.
A related public notice is available here. Electronic filing procedures are available here.
Limited Public Hours Starting on Monday, June 29, 2026
Beginning on Monday, June 29, 2026, the clerk's office will be open to the public from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. While the court itself is open from 8:00 to 4:30, the clerk's office is reducing its public hours. These new, reduced hours apply to in-person visits and telephone calls. A drop-box will be available on the first floor of the courthouse for documents to be filed when the clerk's office is closed. All documents will be filed as of the date received. Filers will not receive courtesy copies of documents deposited in the drop-box.
Court Information
Chief U.S. District Judge
James D. Peterson
U.S. District Judge
William M. Conley
U.S. Magistrate Judge
Anita M. Boor
Clerk of Court
Joel Turner
Location:
United States District Court
120 N. Henry St., Rm. 320
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-264-5156
Fax: 608-264-5925
ECF Help Desk:
866-241-7123 or
wiwd_ecfhelp@wiwd.uscourts.gov
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
News & Announcements
Tue, 10/27/2026
The merit selection panel chosen by the court to provide a recommendation on the reappointment of part-time magistrate judge Andrew R. Wiseman has begun its role in the process. The empanelment order can be found here.
Tue, 10/26/2026
The court has posted an administative order for any party seeking after-hours emergency injunctive relief from the District Court in connection with an election. The administrative order can be found here.
Tue, 09/29/2026
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, including the Bankruptcy court and Probation office will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026 in observance of Columbus Day.
The full text of the administrative order can be found...
