Jennifer L. Weber (Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch 2, Wisconsin, candidate 2025)

Jennifer L. Weber

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch 2

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 1, 2025

Education

High school

Kettle Moraine High School

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1996

Law

Marquette University, 1999

Personal

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

Commissioner

Contact

Campaign website

Jennifer L. Weber ran for election to the Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch 2 in Wisconsin. She was on the ballot in the general election on April 1, 2025.

Weber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jennifer L. Weber provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 18, 2025:

• High school: Kettle Moraine High School
• Bachelor's: University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1996
• J.D.: Marquette University, 1999
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Christian: Lutheran
• Profession: Commissioner
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Experience Matters
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch 2

Theresa Beck and Jennifer L. Weber ran in the general election for Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch 2 on April 1, 2025.

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	Submit photo	Theresa Beck (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jennifer L. Weber (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jen Weber has been a dedicated and respected Court Commissioner in Jefferson County since 2015. She serves with a commitment to justice, fairness, and efficiency in managing a wide variety of cases in the county’s court system.

Before her appointment as Court Commissioner, Jen had a distinguished career in law, having earned her law degree from Marquette in 1999 and gaining extensive experience in both family law and criminal law. Over the years, she has earned a reputation for her strong legal knowledge, integrity, and ability to make sound decisions in complex matters.

She is committed to ensuring that the court processes are transparent, efficient, and accessible to all individuals seeking justice in Jefferson County

In addition to her role in the courtroom, Jen has been actively involved in various community initiatives including the annual Law Day and Youth Government Day she participates in an interactive event with the students to provide education regarding current legal issues in our community. Jen also engages in various speaking engagements for continuing legal education events being a key speaker regarding domestic violence, representing children and other family law topics.

Throughout her career, she has emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judicial system, fostering an environment of respect for the law, and working collaboratively with attorneys, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to serve the people of Jefferson County.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Access to the justice system is a constitutional right of each person within our country. Not only is access to the justice system crucial, but the promptness in which access occurs. As a Court Commissioner and Supervisor of the Office of the Family Court over the past 9 years, Jen has created a system within the family court that results in no backlog and case closure in 93% of cases within 6 months. This requires a dedication to the foundation of the system and a collaborative attitude to identify problem areas and find resolution to improve access to justice.
• Integrity and honesty are characteristics that Jen demonstrates in all cases and in all interactions with litigants and other agencies. Citizens should know what to expect in the judicial process and also to expect consistent rulings.
• Experience matters. Jen started her career as a Special Prosecutor for the District Attorney's Office. She then managed a law practice in Jefferson County for over 16 years. During this time, she argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court twice, including the expansion of grandparents' rights in Wisconsin. For the past 9 years, she has been the Circuit Court Commissioner in Jefferson County, Supervisor of the Office of the Family Court, Director of Family Court Services and the Mental Health Review Officer for Jefferson County. In addition to these duties, she is also the Register in Probate and Department Head for Court Support Services. She is a trusted and knowledgeable support for colleagues.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jen is a member of the steering committee for the JET Program (Judicial Engagement Team) focusing on expanding and developing the Children's Court Initiative Program. Through the development of this program, there are less children placed out of home or are returned home sooner. The team consists of many stakeholders within the community to meet the program's goal within the community. The children of Jefferson County deserve permanency within a shorter period of time and Jen is dedicated to provide this permanency quickly.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am honest and trustworthy. There are times as a commissioner I have to render decisions that will have a very strong emotional or financial impact on a person. When I deliver those decisions, I try to deliver those decisions in the most positive light I can and to be empathic to those involved. Each person before the Court has an emotional and/or financial interest in the decision. The Court must deliver those decisions with confidence. I am loyal to the law. A judge's role is not to make new law, it is to apply the law. Each person in the community must have confidence within the Court that the law will be applied.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities for a Circuit Court Judge in Wisconsin are efficiently and effectively administer each case. This requires a judge to establish and maintain a case management system. This provides predictability and stability for each person involved in each case. A judge must render decisions consistent with the law. A judge should not deviate from the law for any personal or professional reasons. Each judge must be mindful of any delay tactics and stop any of those efforts. Our community deserves a judge that hears cases efficiently, in consideration of all persons involved, and to render decisions to support and protect the public. A judge is elected to this position to serve the community, this requires a judge that is mindful of the community needs and available resources. Another core responsibility is to be a mindful steward of the county's financial resources. Most of the Circuit Courts financial needs are funded by the county, not the state. In being of a conservative mindset with the financial resources to support the courts, the taxpayers of the county can be confident their money is protected from excessive or unnecessary spending.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for this particular seat to be able to provide the Jefferson County community with a fair and reasonable decision in each case. This position is one of a public servant. I have been a resident of Jefferson County for 30 years. I have experienced the development and expansion of the county. I have a historical knowledge of our local legal system and what practices and policies have been successful and what has been unsuccessful. This knowledge and experience allow the community to have trust in the legal system in a time in which many are skeptical. I have seen a level of distrust within our community of the legal system and aim to make changes to restore that trust. I engage in collaborative efforts with other stakeholders to make our legal system as efficient as possible. I manage my current caseload as a commissioner to meet a disposition goal of 6 months in 93% of cases assigned. In my current role, I dispose of 40% of all cases in Jefferson County. I will carry this disposition goal and rate to the Circuit Court Judge seat. I will never lose sight of who I serve, the people of Jefferson County.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Honorable William F. Hue (retired)

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