Appointed/Elected:
Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Jan. 1, 2008. Elected in 2010, 2016, and 2022. Retired on Oct. 4, 2024. Appointed and assigned to serve statewide as Senior Judge from Jan. 13, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
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)