First judicial district
(651) 377-7180
First Judicial District Judicial OfficersJudge Matthew Schmidt
Appointed/Elected:
Appointed Nov. 25, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz. Current term expires Jan. 2027.
Education:
J.D., Hamline University School of LawB.A., Gustavus Adolphus College
Past Employment:
- Partner, Ho & Schmidt, LLP
- Part-time public defender, First Judicial District Public Defender’s Office
- Law clerk, Honorable Joy D. Bartscher, Second Judicial District
Community Activities:
- Member, South St. Paul Lions Club
- Volunteer, sons’ sports teams