First judicial district
(651) 377-7180
First Judicial District Judicial OfficersJudge Luis Morales
Appointed/Elected:
Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on July 15, 2024. Current term expires Jan. 2027.Education:
J.D., University of Minnesota Law SchoolB.A., University of St. Thomas
Past Employment:
- Staff Attorney and Director of Community Engagement, Neighborhood Justice Center
- Defense Counsel, Ramsey County Veterans Treatment Court and Ramsey County DUI Court
Community Activities:
- Chair, St. Paul Planning Commission
- Vice-Chair, St. Paul’s Board of Zoning Appeals
- Volunteer, organizations helping at-risk youth