- Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 804 (Wis. Stat. § 804) (opens in a new tab)
Wisconsin discovery and exhibit requirements
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Milwaukee County Circuit Court Exhibit Requirements
Milwaukee County Circuit Court
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- Milwaukee County Circuit Court is located at 901 N 9th Street and is Wisconsin's largest circuit court by case volume.
- Wisconsin Statute chapter 804 governs depositions and discovery.
- Wisconsin eFiling requires documents over 50 MB to be split before upload, including filings in Milwaukee County.
- Plaintiff exhibits use sequential numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendant exhibits use sequential letters (A, B, C).
- Milwaukee County Circuit Court handles a high volume of civil and business litigation for the Milwaukee metro area.
- Milwaukee County Circuit Court's local rules are the Local Rules of the First Judicial District, published on the Milwaukee County Courts website and in the State Bar of Wisconsin's circuit court rules directory.
- The clerk's office keeps hours of Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for paper filings, separate from the eFiling Wisconsin cutoff.
- Splitting large exhibit sets into files under 50 MB keeps them within the eFiling upload limit.
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Filing Essentials
Clerk's office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; paper filings need to be submitted before close. eFiling Wisconsin accepts electronic filings outside those hours, but confirm the after-hours cutoff -- many courts date-stamp late-night submissions with the next business day.
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Local Tips for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee County Circuit Court's local rules are the Local Rules of the First Judicial District (Milwaukee County is Wisconsin's First Judicial District by itself) -- find the current version on the Milwaukee County Courts website or in the State Bar of Wisconsin's circuit court rules directory, and check the Chief Judge's directives for amendments
- Wisconsin's largest circuit court
- High volume of civil and business cases
- Milwaukee County-wide practice: the court system's eFiling technical requirements call for a blank 2"x2" square in the top-right corner of the first page for the court file stamp; confirm the exhibit exchange deadline in the scheduling or pretrial order.
- Check the Milwaukee County local rules and the clerk for document formatting and required forms; they supplement the statewide Wisconsin Statutes.
Location & Access
901 N 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Public parking in courthouse garage.
Standard security screening applies -- photo ID, bag check, and a walk-through metal detector. Cell phones are typically allowed in hallways but must be silenced in courtrooms.
Common Mistakes at Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- 1.Missing Wisconsin eFiling requirements
- 2.Relying on statewide rules alone and skipping the First Judicial District local rules, which add Milwaukee-specific formatting and form requirements
- 3.Submitting exhibits over the 50 MB eFiling limit as a single file instead of splitting them
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Milwaukee County Circuit Court Exhibit FAQs
How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Milwaukee County Circuit Court?
Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under Wis. Stat. § 804 / Milwaukee County Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.
What e-filing system does Milwaukee County use, and what's the size limit?
Milwaukee County Circuit Court files through eFiling Wisconsin, capped at 50 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.
What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at Milwaukee County Circuit Court?
Missing Wisconsin eFiling requirements. Building in extra time to double-check formatting before the filing deadline avoids most rejections.
What's one local filing quirk to know before showing up at Milwaukee County Circuit Court?
Milwaukee County Circuit Court's local rules are the Local Rules of the First Judicial District (Milwaukee County is Wisconsin's First Judicial District by itself) -- find the current version on the Milwaukee County Courts website or in the State Bar of Wisconsin's circuit court rules directory, and check the Chief Judge's directives for amendments.
Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Milwaukee County Circuit Court requirements?
Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Milwaukee County Circuit Court and exports PDF files within the 50 MB limit for eFiling Wisconsin.
ExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing. Check requirements and the finished PDF before filing.
Last updated: 2026-08. Always verify current requirements with the court.