Judge Kristin C. Larson

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Jan. 1, 2008. Elected in 2010, 2016, and 2022. Current term expires Jan. 2029.

Education:

The George Washington University National Law Center, J.D., 1984

Carleton College, B.A., political science (cum laude), 1981

Employment:

Assistant Anoka County Attorney, 1990-2007

Assistant Wright County Attorney, 1988-90

Executive Director, Attorney and Volunteer Attorney Coordinator, Legal Assistance of Dakota County, 1986-88

Private practice and volunteer Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, 1984-85

Professional Memberships:

Anoka County Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association – Public Lawyers Section

Minnesota District Judges Association

National District Attorneys’ Association (past member)

National College of District Attorneys – Alumni Association

Minnesota County Attorneys’ Association (past member)

Professional and Community Activities:

Faculty/Speaker, Trial Advocacy courses sponsored by the National District Attorneys’ Association (2001-07)

Speaker, Minnesota County Attorneys’ Association (1995-2006)

Judge and team coach, Minnesota State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competitions

Investigator, Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board’s 21st District Ethics Committee (2007)

Assistant soccer coach, Lino Lakes Park & Recreation (2007)