Judge Robert F. Dehring, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Jefferson County Circuit Court, Department 3 - Room 125

Appointed By: Gov. Scott K. Walker

Biography

The Hon. Robert F. Dehring, Jr. is a judge for the Jefferson County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Scott Walker on April 1, 2017.


Prior to his appointment, Dehring was a court commissioner for the Waukesha County Circuit Court (2013 to 2017) and the Jefferson County Circuit Court (2010 to 2012). During this time, he also served as assistant corporation counsel for the Jefferson County Corporation Counsel’s Office (2009 to 2012).


Dehring earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994. He then completed a J.D. at Marquette University Law School in 2003.


After graduating from law school, Dehring entered into private practice, working as an associate at Feingold & Associates in Rock County. He held that position until 2005, at which time he opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner in Milwaukee County. He handled estate planning, tax, and corporate contract matters, supplementing his practice with service as a contract attorney for the Racine County Department of Child Support (2006 to 2009).


His memberships have included the Waukesha County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Family Court Commissioner Association, and the Federalist Society. He has also been involved with the American Cancer Society, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the Lake Area Free Clinic.


Raised in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Dehring attended Waukesha North High School. He attends St. Catherine’s Church in Oconomowoc.

Recent Cases by Hon. Robert F. Dehring, Jr.

On January 19, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 17, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 15, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 11, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 10, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 9, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 8, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 5, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 2, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 2, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 02, 2024

On May 1, 2023 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Criminal Traffic

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On May 1, 2023 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2023

Status

Consolidation

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Small Claims

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 28, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 25, 2023 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Family

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 25, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 20, 2023 a traffic forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Traffic Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 20, 2023 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Small Claims

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On April 20, 2023 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Small Claims

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 14, 2023 a construction lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Construction Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On April 10, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On April 10, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Jefferson County. Judge Dehring, Robert F., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Jefferson County

County

Jefferson County, WI

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2023

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