Judge Matt Wilcox

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by  Governor Tim Walz on May 21, 2025.

Education:

University of St. Thomas School of Law, LL.M. in Organizational Ethics and Compliance

University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D.

Montana State University, B.A. in Political Science, with honors

Employment:

Deputy General Counsel, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (2023-2025)

Assistant City Attorney (Civil Division), City of Minneapolis (2020-2023)

Assistant City Attorney (Criminal Division), City of Minneapolis (2014-2020)

Battalion Staff Officer, Task Force Vigilante, Camp Buehring, Kuwait (2013-2014)

City Prosecutor, City of Laurel, Montana (2011-2013)

Assistant Appellate Defender, Montana State Public Defender (2010-2011)

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota State Bar Association

Montana State Bar Association

Military Officers Association of America

Professional and Community Activities

University of St. Thomas School of Law Mentor Externship Program

MSBA High School Mock Trial

Additional Information:

Served as a maintenance company Platoon Leader, aviation forward support company Executive Officer and as a Battalion primary staff officer in the reserve components of the US Army from 2008 – 2018. Completed an active-duty overseas deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Spartan Shield from 2013-2014.  Transitioned to the Air Force Reserve JAG Corps in 2018.