Unsung Heroes – Court Staff

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Court Staff

Gregg Moore
10th Judicial District Court Administrator, Wisconsin Supreme Court

“I have worked with Gregg Moore for approximately 20 years. He is absolutely indispensable … he is one of the finest human beings that I have every met. His knowledge of the courts’ technical support system is unmatched. He is known statewide (and nationally, for that matter) for his ability to teach all levels of court personnel regarding their tech responsibilities He has great ability to develop protocols and working documents for his Chief Judge on a moment’s notice,” writes Hon. Benjamin D. Proctor, Chief Judge, Wisconsin Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District. Coordinating court activities in the state’s geographically largest judicial district brings some unique challenges. Gregg Moore, the 10th District administrator, has faced those challenges for the past 24 years. So has his car as he has stayed in touch with courts spread throughout a district that covers 23 percent of the state. “There’s a lot of distance,” Moore said. “I have made an effort over the years to travel enough in the district to have the personal relationships, so that when I do most of the work by phone and now e-mail … I have a relationship with the clerks and the judges and the court staff. So I’ve put on a few miles over the years.”

In addition to conducting numerous training and technical assistance projects for court staff and judges throughout his district, Moore has been involved with a number of statewide projects. He was appointed to the initial steering committee that developed the Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP) and has served on the committee since.

Moore also has been very active in helping the courts address the growing issue of pro se litigants. “(We’re) trying to respond to the increasing number of folks coming to court without attorneys,” he said, while also being sensitive to attorney’s concerns and not wanting to encourage people to avoid legal counsel.

Catherine Bates
Deputy Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

“Cathy Bates is my clerk in a high volume misdemeanor court in Milwaukee County. She is so pleasant, civil and respectful to all attorneys and litigants (especially pro-se litigants). Her helpful and delightful attitude has given us a ‘nice court’ nickname. Ask any D.A. or defense attorney that has appeared in my courtroom,” writes Hon. Daniel A. Noonan, Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Carol A. Lee
Deputy Clerk of Court/Judicial Assistant, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

“Carol has been my court clerk for four years and a clerk in Milwaukee County for about 15 years. She is a great assistant, helps run the court and has an unceasingly upbeat personality that makes life at Children’s Court bearable for all concerned,” writes Hon. David Borowski, Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Dyan Richter and Henrietta Jackson
Deputy Clerks of Court/Judicial Assistants, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Small Claims Division

“Every day, Henrietta Jackson and Dyan Richter take charge of the single largest volume court calendar in the state of Wisconsin. On a daily basis, Henrietta and Dyan call over 200 cases, scrutinizing thousands of pages of documents. … They do all this while managing a large courtroom full of lawyers and pro se litigants with an evenhandedness and charm that makes Milwaukee County Small Claims Courtroom the bastion of efficiency that it is today,” writes Rebecca Dallet, Administrative Court Commissioner, Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Elizabeth Simons
Administrative Assistant to Justice Patrick Crooks, Wisconsin Supreme Court

“Liz Simons is starting her fifth year as my administrative assistant, after serving for 20 years as former Justice William Bablitch’s administrative assistant. She is extremely loyal, organized, hardworking and knowledgeable. She is very pleasant to work with and gets along well with law clerks and other court staff. She is a professional,” writes Justice N. Patrick Crooks, Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Tammy Vucenic
Judicial Assistant, Barron County Circuit Court

“Ms. Vucenic is personable and has the necessary skills to make others feel special. She has a permanent positive attitude and unspoken integrity. She creates an honest rapport with whomever she comes into contact. She manages her caseloads and court scheduling with efficiency, tact and grace. She concentrates on the details without getting caught up on them, keeping in mind not to waste time or energy. She is the public face and voice for the judiciary in Barron County. She definitely is the ‘oil’ that allows the wheels of justice to grind smoothly and efficiently,” writes Hon. Edward R. Brunner, former employer, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Dist. III.