Andrew Pearson at a glance
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Andrew Pearson
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Pearson currently holds the office of Minnesota District Court Judge, District 7, Seat 11, and is a candidate for re-election in the 2026 Minnesota Primary Election.
- He then entered private practice at Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, where he represented clients in both state and federal courts until his judicial appointment in 2013
- Employment: Seventh District Public Defender, 1999-2007
- After law school, Pearson began his career as an assistant public defender for the Seventh District Public Defender’s Office, serving from 1999 to 2007.
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law in — J.D. (1998)
- St. John’s University in — B.A. (1992)
Additional information
- Elected in 2014 and 2020.
- Employment: Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, 2007-2013
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov.
- Current term expires Jan.
- His judicial experience and professional background make him a recognized figure in Minnesota’s legal community
- He is certified as a Trial Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association
- Pearson has been involved with several professional organizations, including the Minnesota State Bar Association, Stearns-Benton Bar Association, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Minnesota Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice.
- He has also contributed to community activities, such as the Central Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
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Recording and broadcasting
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Minnesota Seventh Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Seventh Judicial District Court
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