Judge Joseph R. Klein
Appointed/Elected:
Appointed Sept. 8, 2009, by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Elected in 2010, 2016, and 2022. Current term expires December 31, 2028.
Education:
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 1986
B.A., University of Minnesota, 1982
Associate of Arts degree, Rochester Community College, 1979
Employment:
Attorney, Law Office of Andrew P. Sherwood, Roseville, 2006-2009
(House counsel for Progressive Group of Insurance Companies)
Contract attorney, Universal Underwriters Group, Edina, 2005-2006
Attorney, Zurich North American Insurance, 2004-2005
Quality assurance supervisor, Medical Evaluations, Inc., Minneapolis, 2000-2003
Attorney and shareholder, Moss and Barnett law firm, Minneapolis, 1987-2000
Professional Memberships:
Former member, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Civil Litigation Section
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist
Former member, Hennepin County Bar Association
Former member, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
Former member, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
Professional and Community Activities:
Volunteer judge, University of Minnesota Law School Moot Court
Volunteer attorney coach, Edina Middle School’s mock trial program
Volunteer, Loaves and Fishes
Volunteer, Girl Scout food drive to benefit Rushford flood victims, 2008
Volunteer, Urban Homeworks
Volunteer, Minnetonka Neighborhood Watch Disaster Preparedness program
Volunteer coach: Hopkins youth football, basketball, baseball and girls’ softball
Active member, Faith Presbyterian Church
Assignment History:
Criminal & Civil, 2/1/16 - Present
Criminal, 7/1/15 - 1/31/16
Juvenile, 7/2/12 - 6/30/15
Criminal & Civil, 12/2010-7/1/12
Criminal, 9/2009-11/2010