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Judge Joseph F. Chase

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governer Jesse Ventura on Oct. 15, 1999. Elected in 2000, 2006, 2012, and 2018. Current term expires January 2025.

Education:

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School, 1982
B.A., summa cum laude, University of Notre Dame, 1979

Employment:

City Attorney- City of Chatfield 1997-1999
Attorney- O'Brien, Ehrick, Wolf, Deaner and Maus (Rochester, MN), 1982-1999

Professional Memberships:

Volunteer Attorney- Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
Board of Directors- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Board Member and President- Omnia Family Services in Rochester
Former Member and President- Probation Offenders Rehabilitation and Training (Rochester)

Community Activities:

Served on Chatfield School Board