Lauren M. Johnson at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Lauren M. Johnson
Biography
Professional career
- In 2026, Judge Johnson is running for re‐election in the general election for Minnesota 1st District Court Position 15 on November 3, 2026
- Appointed judge of the Minnesota First Judicial District Court, serving in Scott County, and is running for re‐election in the 2026 general election
- Employment: Assistant County Attorney with McLeod County Attorney’s Office – March 2019 to March 2023
- Employment: Staff Attorney with the Autism Advocacy & Law Center
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law — J.D. (2013)
- Minnesota State University — M.A. (2010)
Additional information
- Expires January 2027.
- Employment: Associate Attorney with Melchert Hubert Sjodin, PLLP - March 2023 to November 2023.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed on November 13, 2023, by Governor Timothy Walz.
- Appointed on November 13, 2023, by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to the Scott County seat in the First Judicial District, replacing Hon.
- Official judicial directory: Minnesota Judicial Branch – Judge Lauren M. Johnson Minnesota Judicial Branch
- She is also active in professional organizations, including the Minnesota County Attorney’s Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association
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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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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