Andrew R. Peterson at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Andrew R. Peterson
Biography
Professional career
- Employment: Attorney, Cope & Peterson Ltd
Education
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law — J.D.
- Gustavus Adolphus College — B.A.
- William Mitchell College of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Elected in 2022
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed November 6, 2019, by Governor Tim Walz
- In Alaska, Andrew Peterson joined the Anchorage Superior Court in February 2018
- Prior to his appointment, Peterson was an attorney and shareholder at Cope & Peterson Ltd
- Current term expires Jan
- Jurors, attorneys, and court staff have given him very positive reviews, highlighting his fairness, professionalism, and clear communication, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic
- handling civil litigation, criminal law, real estate, business law, and municipal law
- He is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Civil Trial Specialist and a Real Property Specialist, and has been actively involved in community organizations such as the Volunteer Attorney Program, Range Bar Association, Domestic Violence Court Exploratory Committee, and the Quad Cities Rotary Club
- He handles both civil and criminal cases and has undergone a retention evaluation, which concluded that he met or exceeded performance standards in legal ability, integrity, impartiality, temperament, diligence, and administrative skills
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Minnesota Judicial Branch remote-hearing guidance says recording or broadcasting a remote proceeding is not authorized except as provided by court rules.
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Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Minnesota court guidance cites Rule 4 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and says pictures or voice recordings are not allowed except the official court record.
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Remote Hearing Information
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Minnesota Sixth Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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