Judge Francis Green III

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed April 5, 2021, by Governor Tim Walz. Elected in 2022. Current term expires January 2029.

Education:

J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 2000
M.A., Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 2000
B.A., Political Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1997

Employment:

• Conciliation Court Referee, Second Judicial District (2019-2021)
• National Realty Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture (2010-2021)
• Private practice (2006-2010)
• Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (2001-2006)
• Police officer, Lafayette, Louisiana (1994-1997)

Professional Memberships:

• Minnesota District Judges Association
• Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (previously served on Board of Directors)

Current Professional and Community Activities:

• Assignment Chair, Washington County District Court
• Committee for Equality and Justice
• Legislative Advisory Workgroup
• Co-host, The District Court Show
• Equal Justice Committee, 10th Judicial District
• Community Corrections Advisory Board

Past Professional and Community Activities:

• Board Chair, Board Vice Chair, and Board Member, Model Cities of St. Paul
• Commissioner, City of Woodbury Planning Commission
• Alumni Board of Directors, Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Additional Information:

Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Real Property Law Specialist (prior to judicial appointment)