The power of the robe didn’t change Will, he’s the same grounded, fair, hard worker that he was before becoming a judge and remains."
— TERRA, LONG-TIME FAMILY FRIEND, FORMER JEFFERSON COUNTY RESIDENT
Integrity.
Fairness.
Experience.
Civility.
During Judge Gruber’s years on the bench, which included the pandemic, he presided over 35 jury trials in every type of case and worked in all circuit court jurisdictions. Gruber currently serves as chair of the Community Justice Collaborating Council, which enhances public safety through focusing on addiction and recovery. In 2023 he presided over the drug and alcohol treatment court. Gruber is a member of the Wisconsin Judiciary’s Procedures Committee and also chaired the Security and Facilities Committee from 2018 through 2022.
Community Investment
WI Courts Records Management and Procedures
Sub-Committee- Member
NBI Judicial Faculty- Civil Trial Practice, Dec. 2024 Panelist
State Bar of WI- Wills for Heroes
State Bar of WI- fmr. Mock Trial Judge and Coach
Jefferson Co. Bar Assoc.- Member
The Women’s Center of Waukesha- fmr. Board Member and Volunteer Advocate
PADA- People Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse of Jefferson Co.- fmr. Board Member
Friends of Lapham Peak Park- fmr. Member
Friends of Korth Park, Jefferson Co.- Member and Volunteer
International Ice Age Trail Alliance- Member
Wildlife in Need Center- fmr. Member
Jefferson County Humane Society- Volunteer
Prior to becoming a judge, a lifelong Wisconsinite, Will was in private practice and then started serving the public as Assistant Corporation Counsel in Dodge County. When Watertown hired Will, it was not only to fill the new role of City Attorney, but also to flesh it out and establish new processes for how one lawyer, versus a contracted firm, would handle the high volume and wide range of cases.
Judge Gruber and his wife Annie, a Watertown native, reside in the Town of Lake Mills. Gruber is an active member of Rotary and was a deeply involved volunteer in the response to and prevention of domestic and sexual abuse in both Waukesha and Jefferson Counties. He is also a member of the Friends of Korth Park and volunteers his time with the Jefferson County Humane Society.
