Senior Judge Thomas M. Fitzpatrick

Appointed:

Appointed Jan. 1, 2008, by Governor Tim Pawlenty.  Elected in 2010 and 2016.  Retired on Mar. 1, 2022. Appointed and assigned to serve statewide as Senior Judge from June 15, 2022, to June 30, 2025.

Education:

J.D., William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, 1981

B.S. (honors), St. Cloud State University, 1975

Employment:

Attorney and partner, Randall, Goodrich and Fitzpatrick in Anoka, 1986-2007

Attorney, Burke and Hawkins in Coon Rapids, 1983-1985

Assistant Blue Earth County Attorney in Mankato, 1981-1983

Professional and Community Involvement:

Former President of the Anoka County Bar Association
 
Member and Past Chair of the Anoka County Judicare Program
 
Member and Past Chair of the City of Anoka Planning Commission
 
Member of the Tenth District Self Help Center Committee
 
Member of the Tenth District Pro Bono Committee
 
High School Mock Trial Judge