Todd M. Fellman at a glance
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Todd M. Fellman
Biography
Professional career
- Recent assignments: Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court (Nov 2023 – Aug 2026) Criminal Court (Jan 2019 – Sep 2021) Juvenile Court (Sep 2021 – present)
- Past Employment: Senior Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, 2013 to 2019
- Past Employment: Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, 1993 to 2013
- Assistant Hennepin County Attorney (1993–2013) He handled complex criminal and child protection cases, supervised attorneys, and developed expertise in trial advocacy
- Position: Judge, Fourth Judicial District, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D. (1993)
- College of St. Thomas — B.A. (1990)
Additional information
- Current term expires January 2027.
- Elected in 2020.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed January 18, 2019, by Governor Mark Dayton.
- Judge Fellman states: “I strive to ensure that everyone who appears before me feels heard, treated fairly and justly, and that counsel practice civility and professionalism”
- Former representative, Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
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 Fourth Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Fourth 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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