Judge Ryan Bies

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on November 7, 2025.
Current term expires January 2029.

Education:

J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law, Saint Paul, MN - 2006
B.A., Biology, Luther College, Decorah, IA - 2000

Employment:

Attorney, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. - 2006-2025 
Law Clerk, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. - 2005-2006

Current Professional and Community Activities:

Board member, iColin Classic

Past Professional Activities:

Dakota County Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response Team
Rotary – Burnsville Breakfast
Volunteer Attorney, Legal Assistance of Dakota County 
Minnesota State Bar Association - District 1
- President, 2016-2017
- Vice President, 2015-2016
- Secretary/Treasurer, 2014-2015
- Delegate to the Assembly, 2012-2014

Awards/Honors

Super Lawyer – Super Lawyers, 2019 – 2025 Recipient
Rising Star – Super Lawyers, 2014 – 2018 Recipient
Up & Coming Attorney – Minnesota Lawyer, 2015 Recipient