Judge Michael D. Leeser

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed September 3, 2024, current term expiring January 4, 2027. Appointed by Governor Tim Walz.
 

Education:

University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D.
 Utah Valley University, B.S. Sociology
 

Employment:

Assistant County Attorney, Clay County Attorney’s Office | Moorhead, 2014 – 2024.
 
Associate Attorney, Lies, Bullis & Hatting Law Firm | Wahpeton, ND     2011 – 2014.
 
Law Clerk, Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards | Mendota Heights, MN    2011.
 

Professional Memberships:

Clay County Bar Association – Former President
 
BAR ADMISSIONS:
-Minnesota (2013)
-North Dakota (2012)
-United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
-United States District Court for the District of North Dakota

Professional and Community Activities:

-Clay County Historical Society, Member
-Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Member
-Moorhead Economic Development Authority, Commissioner (2022-2024)
 

Additional Information:

-Adjunct Professor, Minnesota State University | Moorhead, MN, 2015 – 2018