Judge Francis Magill

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on July 6, 2010. Elected in 2012, 2018, and 2024. Current term expires Jan. 2030.

J.D., magna cum laude, Georgetown University Law School in Washington, D.C., 1985

B.S., magna cum laude, Georgetown University, 1981

United States Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota, 1990-2010

Counsel to the United States Attorney, Aug. 2009-2010
United States Attorney, 2008-Aug. 2009 (appointed by the Attorney General of the U.S. and the U.S. District Court)
First Assistant United States Attorney, 2007-2008
Chief, Economic Crimes Section, 1998-2007
Line Assistant United States Attorney, 1990-1998

Civil litigation associate, Dorsey and Whitney law firm in Minneapolis, 1985-1990

Federal Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association

Hennepin County Bar Association

Volunteer, Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program

Speaker, numerous continuing legal education seminars and community events

Guest instructor, Twin Cities law schools

Juvenile Court, 03/2025 - Present

Civil/Criminal, 8/2014-03/2025

Juvenile Court, 6/2011-8/2014

Criminal Court, 07/2010 - 05/2011