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# Christopher J. Dietzen

Supreme Court of Minnesota · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Supreme Court of Minnesota
- State: Minnesota
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-08-22

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Supreme Court of Minnesota, 2008-present
- Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 2008 to 2016, previously serving as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals from 2004 to 2008

### Education

- Gonzaga University School of Law in — J.D. (1973)
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Gonzaga University in 1969

### Additional information

- Practitioner, 2007-2007
- Before joining the judiciary, Dietzen practiced law in Spokane, Washington (1973–1977) and Bloomington, Minnesota (1978–2004) at Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindren, Ltd..
- He also held the role of general counsel to Governor-elect Tim Pawlenty in 2002–2003
- Dietzen was born in Yakima, Washington, on March 8, 1947.
- Date of birth: 1947-03-08

## 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://www.courtlistener.com/person/4814/christopher-j-dietzen/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/4814/christopher-j-dietzen/)
- [Supreme Court of Minnesota current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/4814/christopher-j-dietzen/)
- [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)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/4814/christopher-j-dietzen/)
- [Christopher Dietzen](https://ballotpedia.org/Christopher_Dietzen)

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