William J. Cashman at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
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William J. Cashman
Biography
Professional career
- As of 2026, Judge Cashman has announced his retirement from the Seventh Judicial District, creating a vacancy in Stearns County
- Employment: Law clerk and associate attorney, Dunkley Bennett, Minneapolis, 1987-1988
Education
- J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law (1987) and a B.S. from St. John’s University (1982) and has a long-standing career in law, including work as an attorney and shareholder at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud from 1988 to 2010, as well as earlier roles as a law clerk and associate attorney in Minneapolis and St. Cloud Minnesota Judicial Branch
- William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul — J.D. (1987)
- St. John’s University in Collegeville — B.S. (1982)
Additional information
- Appointed to the Minnesota District Court by Governor Tim Pawlenty on June 18, 2010, and subsequently elected in 2012, 2018, and 2024, with his term originally set to expire in January 2031
- Employment: Attorney and shareholder, Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd., St. Cloud, 1988-2010
- Minneapolis; 1984-1987
- St. Cloud; 1983-1984
- McDonough, Geck and Cronan/Arthur Chapman
- Quinlivan, Sherwood, Spellacy and Tarvestad
- Throughout his career, Judge Cashman has been actively involved in professional and community organizations
- Term expires Jan
- Widely respected for his legal expertise, dedication to public service, and active engagement in his community, leaving a notable legacy in Minnesota’s judicial system
- The Commission on Judicial Selection is currently seeking applicants to fill his seat, emphasizing qualities such as integrity, judicial temperament, legal knowledge, experience, and community service
- Beyond his legal work, he has volunteered with the St. Cloud All City Marching Band, St. Cloud Technical High School, and held the role of a trustee and legal adviser for local educational and parish institutions
- He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, South Dakota State Bar Association, and local county bar associations
- He has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court Standing Committee on No-Fault, contributed to Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, and was a former member of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
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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
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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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