First judicial district
(651) 377-7180
First Judicial District Judicial OfficersJudge Krista M. Marks
Appointed/Elected:
Appointed by Governor Walz on January 23, 2024. Current term expires January 3, 2027.
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, JD
- University of Saint Thomas, Cum Laude, degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology
Employment:
- Public Defender, Hennepin County
- Attorney and Expungement Program Director, Neighborhood Justice Center Inc.
Professional Memberships:
Dakota County Bar AssociationProfessional and Community Activities:
- School Volunteer, supporting both athletics and fundraising initiatives.
- Local non-profit volunteer, providing food, clothing, and other services to those in need