Richard H. Kyle Jr. at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Richard H. Kyle Jr.
Biography
Professional career
- Distinct from his father, Richard H. Kyle Sr., who was a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota (1937–2021)
- Past Employment: Shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A
- Past Employment: Law clerk to the Honorable Margaret M. Marrinan, Judge, Ramsey County District Court
- Past Employment: Law clerk to the Honorable Edward J. Devitt, Senior Judge, U.S. District Court
- Past Employment: Private practice, Kyle Law Office
- Past Employment: Associate attorney, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law — J.D.
- St. Olaf College — B.A.
Additional information
- 4, 2015, by Governor Mark Dayton.Elected in 2016 and 2022.Current term expires January 2029.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Sept.
- Ramsey County District Court in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
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 Second Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
Minnesota Second 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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