Michael L. Kirk at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Court of Appeals of Minnesota
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Michael L. Kirk
Judge · Minnesota Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, 2012-present
- Veteran Minnesota judge who served on the Minnesota Court of Appeals from 2012 to 2018, after a long career in the Seventh Judicial District and as county attorney
- Court of Appeals Judge: Appointed June 27, 2012 by Governor Mark Dayton to the Seventh Congressional District seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, replacing Judge Roger M. Klaphake
- Leadership Roles: Assistant Chief Judge, Seventh Judicial District (2000–2005) Chief Judge, Seventh Judicial District (2005–2009)
- District Court Judge: Appointed December 1, 1989 by Governor Rudy Perpich to the Seventh Judicial District in Minnesota
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School in — J.D. (1975)
Additional information
- Minnesota State Law Library logo Minnesota State Law Library printed logo Michael L. Kirk Court of Appeals Appointed June 27, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton.
- Kirk also served on the Minnesota Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Minnesota Judicial Council
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.
According to Rule 4 of the MN Rules of General Practice for the District Courts, no pictures or voice recordingsSecurity & Weapons Screening - Going to Court ↗
Sources
Identity source checked June 30, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Minnesota Court of Appeals current judicial profile
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