United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
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| United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
| (W.D. Wis.) | |
| Location | Robert W. Kastenmeier U.S. Courthouse (Madison) More locations |
| Appeals to | Seventh Circuit |
| Established | June 30, 1870 |
| Judges | 2 |
| Chief Judge | James D. Peterson |
| Officers of the court | |
| U.S. Attorney | Chadwick Elgersma (acting) |
| U.S. Marshal | Kim Gaffney |
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The United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (in case citations, W.D. Wis.) is a federal trial court of limited jurisdiction. The court is under the auspices of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, although patent claims and claims against the federal government under the Tucker Act are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Western District was established on June 30, 1870.
The district's headquarters, central courthouse, and the majority of its offices are located in Madison, Wisconsin, although the bankruptcy court may hear claims in Eau Claire. The district's chief judge is James D. Peterson. As of July 1, 2025 the acting United States attorney is Chadwick M. Elgersma.