Moose is a Jefferson County Police Officer Support Team Therapy Dog. He is training to become a certified Therapy Dog for First Responders.
Judge Gruber has been a colleague for over 6 years and a friend for longer than that. He is conscientious, hard working, smart and independent.
He is an innovator in court and courtroom technology. Such innovations benefit litigants, lawyers, the public and the judicial system. He runs a no nonsense efficient court. That coupled with his underlying fairness and willingness to listen result in a Circuit Court Judge we can all be proud of.”
— William Hue, Retired Judge, former Presiding Judge of Jefferson
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Endorsements
Judge Paul Reilly, Wisconsin Court of Appeals*
Judge Robert Dehring, Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch III
Judge William Hue, Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch II*
Judge John Ullsvik, Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch I*
Tim Roets, City of Watertown Police Chief*
Jim Schroeder, Jefferson Alderperson, Jefferson County Board Chair*
Fred Smith, Watertown Alderperson
Pete Hartz, Jefferson County Board of Supervisors*
Dan Herbst, Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
Ken Berg, Watertown Alderperson*
Judge Joann Miller, Jefferson Municipal Judge
Adriane Stuebs, President, Jefferson Area Board of Directors*
Jeff Meloy, Watertown Police Captain*
David Westrick, Fort Atkinson City Attorney
Dan Horvatin, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Detective Sergeant
Janet Werner, Executive Director, Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce*
Craig Holler, Jefferson County Treatment Courts Coordinator*
Judge Mark Sweet, Watertown Municipal Judge
Sherry Lange, Jefferson Business Owner
Nora David, Watertown Business Owner
Steve Lewis, Jefferson Business Owner
Rick Schultz, Watertown Street Superintendent*
Bill Maron, Watertown Alderperson*
*indicates former or retired
Past and current Jefferson County judges at Judge Gruber’s August 2018 Investiture.
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Former Watertown Police Chief Tim Roets
“I've had the pleasure of working closely with Judge Gruber for nearly six years in his role as Watertown city attorney and have the greatest respect for him, both professionally and personally.”
Former Watertown Mayor Fred Smith
“Will proved himself over his years as Watertown city attorney, to be one of the hardest working individuals that I have ever known. In that role Will was serving our whole community. And it became evident that public service was at the heart of who he is, fueling his amazing work ethic. And so this next role is perfect for Will, because in my view, serving others needs to be at the core of a judge’s world view.”
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Judge Will Gruber
Integrity
To Judge Gruber, one’s integrity is evidenced in all parts of their life. And it means that the law applies to everyone: including attorneys, judges, members of the legislative and executive branches. This is fundamental to the Framers’ vision of balance for our government.
Fairness
Fairness is about process and fair play in the courtroom. Every person and interest relying on the courts is guaranteed a right to be heard by an impartial decision maker. Regardless of the litigant or position, the judiciary must ensure cases are decided based on the law and facts.
Experience
Judge Gruber has been on the bench since August 2018. He has presided over several dozen jury trials, as well as countless evidentiary hearings and dockets both civil and criminal. Balancing constitutional rights and other interests recognized in trial courts, especially public safety and victim rights, is always a priority to him. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Gruber worked across a wide variety of practice types in both public and private sectors.
Civility
Civility is essential to the public’s trust in the judiciary. Ensuring civility– that all parties operate with proper respect for each other and the court room they’re in– helps to maintain the integrity of our courts. Civil discourse supports judges and juries in focusing on facts without distraction or delay.
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