Michael D. Fritz at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
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Michael D. Fritz
Chief Judge · Minnesota Seventh Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Employment: Becker County Attorney 2007-2014
- Employment: Assistant Becker County Attorney 1993-2007
- Chief Judge of the 7th Judicial District Court of Minnesota, which covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, and Wadena counties
Education
- J.D. — University of North Dakota School of Law 1990-1993 — 1993
- University of Oslo School of Law — 1991
- B.S. — St. John’s University 1984-1988 — 1988
Additional information
- He was appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton on February 19, 2014 to fill a vacancy, later elected in 2016 and re‐elected in 2022
- Employment: Partner
- Hummel, Sinclair, Evans, Hunt, Heisler and Fritz, P.A.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Feb.
- Current term expires Jan.
- He has also been recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star – Criminal Prosecution
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.
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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 Seventh Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Seventh 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.
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Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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