Chief Judge Christine A. Long

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed June 2010, by Governor Tim Pawlenty.
Elected in 2012, 2018, and 2024. Term expires January 2031.

Education:

J.D. - University of Minnesota Law School
B.A. - Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
- cum laude
- Phi Beta Kappa

Employment:

Assistant Steele County Attorney, 1991 – 2010
Ruth, Schreiner & Long,
- Partner 1994 - 1999
- Associate 1991 - 1994
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Law Clerk, juvenile protection division, 1990 - 1991

Professional Activities:

Third Judicial District Assistant Chief Judge, 2021 - 2025
National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers, 2021 – present
Third Judicial District Resources Workgroup, 2012 – present
Child Abuse Neglect Institute, National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges, 2015
Annual Conference of Judges planning group, 2013
Rice County Children’s Justice Initiative Rice County lead judge, 2010 – 2025
Minnesota District Judges Association, member, 2010 – present
- Board of Directors, 2013 – 2021
Rice County Bar Association, 2010 – present
eCourts Minnesota Judge Team, past member
Judicial Officers Technology Advisory Team, past member
Steele County Safe and Drug Free Communities Coalition, past member
Minnesota Gambling Control Board, Governor-appointee, 2008 – 2010
Owatonna Business and Professional Women, 2008 – 2010
Steele County Children’s Justice Initiative committee, 2004 – 2010
Minnesota County Attorney’s Association, Juvenile Law Committee, 2004 – 2010
High School Mock Trial volunteer, 1992 – 2008
Steele County Child Protection Team, member 1991 - 2010
Steele County Bar Association, 1991 – 2010