Helen R. Brosnahan at a glance
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Helen R. Brosnahan
Biography
Professional career
- Helen R. Brosnahan is a judge of the 10th Judicial District Court of Minnesota, serving Washington County since February 14, 2022, and re‐elected in 2024, with her term expiring in 2031
- Past Employment: Assistant Dakota County Attorney, Civil Division
- Past Employment: Assistant Dakota County Attorney, Criminal Division
- Past Employment: Attorney, LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A
- Past Employment: Assistant Olmsted County Attorney
- Past Employment: Law clerk, Honorable Robert F. Carolan
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D.
- Smith College — B.A.
Additional information
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed on Feb 14, 2022, by Governor Tim Walz.
- Current term expires Jan.
- Judge, William McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition and Minnesota State Bar Association Moot Court Competition
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.
No recording or broadcasting of any remote proceeding is authorized other than as provided by court rules.Remote Hearing Information ↗
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
Minnesota Tenth Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
Minnesota Tenth 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.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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