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Judge Natalie S. Martinez

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on August 19, 2022. Current term expires Jan. 2025.
 

Education:

Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Saint Olaf, bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude
 

Employment:

  • State of Minnesota, Public Defender’s Office, Part-time public defender, 2015-2022
  • Donnelly Law Office, Shareholder, 2015-2022
  • Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, 2010-2015, Attorney

Professional Memberships:

  • Freeborn County Bar Association, past president and vice president
  • 10th District Bar Association, past president and vice president
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, admitted 2009

Professional and Community Activities:

  • Crime Victim’s Crisis Center Board
  • Albert Lea Community Theater volunteer
  • First Luthern Board
  • Parenting Resource Center Board of Directors
Additional Information:
Foster Care Provider, Freeborn County