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Judge Robert D. Tiffany

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed Mar. 20, 2007, by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020. Current term expires Jan. 2027.

Education:

  • William Mitchell College of Law, J. D. - 1987
  • Participated in the University of San Diego Institute on International and Comparative Law London Program at King’s College in London, England - 1985
  • University of Minnesota, B.A. in History - 1982

Employment:

  • Wallace and Tiffany; attorney and partner - 1996 to 2007
  • Redwood County Attorney - 1991 to 1996
  • Jardine, Logan and O’Brien; associate attorney - 1988 to 1991

Professional Memberships:

  • Minnesota District Judges Association
  • Minnesota District Judges Foundation (Board Member - 2008 to present)
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hubbard County Bar Association
  • Minnesota County Attorneys Association – 1991 to 1996
  • National District Attorneys Association – 1991 to 1996
  • Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association – 1988 to 1991

Professional and Community Activities:

  • Blandin Community Leadership Program, Grand Rapids, Minnesota – 2006
  • Hubbard County Children’s Justice Initiative, Team Member – 2004 to present (Lead Judge - 2007 to present)
  • Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC), Board Member/Officer – 2003 to 2007
  • Park Rapids Area Kinship, Board Member/Officer – 2002 to 2007
  • Park Rapids Living at Home/Block Nurse Program, Board Member/Officer – 2001 to 2007
  • Park Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member/Officer – 1999 to 2001
  • Park Rapids Fastbreak Basketball, Volunteer – 1999 to 2005
  • Cub Scouts of America, Den Leader – 1997 to 2000
  • Boy Scouts of America, Twin Valley Council Volunteer – 1991 to 1996
  • Brown/Lyon/Redwood Drug Task Force, Board Member & Legal Counsel -  1992 to 1996
  • Redwood County DWI Clinic, Speaker – 1991 to 1996
  • Minnesota County Attorneys Association – 1991 to 1996 (Criminal Law Committee Member, Peace Officer Training Committee Member)
  • Minnesota State Bar Association Mock Trial Program, Trial Judge – 1989 to present
  • Neighborhood Watch Leader, Richfield, Minnesota – 1989 to 1991