--- title: "Andrew R. Peterson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-r-peterson-judge-sixth-judicial-district-mn" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-03" --- # Andrew R. Peterson Minnesota Sixth Judicial District Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Minnesota Sixth Judicial District Court - State: Minnesota - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## 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 ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote hearing recording Scope: statewide Minnesota Judicial Branch remote-hearing guidance says recording or broadcasting a remote proceeding is not authorized except as provided by court rules. Evidence excerpt: No recording or broadcasting of any remote proceeding is authorized other than as provided by court rules. [Remote Hearing Information](https://mncourts.gov/remote-hearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### camera audio recording devices Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: According to Rule 4 of the MN Rules of General Practice for the District Courts, no pictures or voice recordings [Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court](https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/going-to-court/security-weapons-screening) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/06-district/andrew-r.-peterson) - [Official roster](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/06-district/andrew-r.-peterson) - [Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/06-district/andrew-r.-peterson) - [Remote Hearing Information](https://mncourts.gov/remote-hearings) - [Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court](https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/going-to-court/security-weapons-screening) - [Judge Andrew R. Peterson](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/06-district/andrew-r.-peterson) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-r-peterson-judge-sixth-judicial-district-mn", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-r-peterson-judge-sixth-judicial-district-mn", "name": "Andrew R. Peterson | KnowJudges", "description": "Andrew R. Peterson, Minnesota Sixth Judicial District Court. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-08-03", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-r-peterson-judge-sixth-judicial-district-mn#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/andrew-r-peterson-judge-sixth-judicial-district-mn#judge", "name": "Andrew R. 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[Official source](https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/going-to-court/security-weapons-screening). Collected 2026-07-26.