Jessica J.W. Maher at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Jessica J.W. Maher
Biography
Professional career
- Past Employment: Shareholder, Berg, Debele, DeSmidt & Rabuse, P.A
- Past Employment: Judicial law clerk, Honorable Gary Crippen, Minnesota Court of Appeals
- Past Employment: Law clerk, Office of the General Counsel, University of Minnesota
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D.
- Minnesota State University Mankato — B.A.
Additional information
- Elected in 2018 and 2024.
- 7, 2017, by Governor Mark Dayton.
- Past Employment: Clinical instructor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Aug.
- Current term expires Jan.
- Appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Terrence E. Conkel
- Judge Maher presides over the First Judicial District Court of Minnesota, which covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott, and Sibley counties.
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 First Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
Minnesota First 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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