Judge Kris Davick-Halfen

Stearns County Courthouse
Phone: (320) 656-3620

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2004. Elected in 2006 and 2012. Current term expires Jan. 2019.

Education:

J.D., University of North Dakota School of Law, 1985
B.A., Concordia College, 1981

Employment:

Judge- Seventh Judicial District, 2004-present

Child Support Magistrate (Former title was Administrative Law Judge)- Seventh Judicial District, 1998-2004

Mediator/Guardian ad litem/independent hearing officer- 1998-2004

Assistant County Attorney- Morrison County, 1989-1997

Attorney- Peltoniemi, Johnson and Majors, 1985-1986

Assistant County Attorney- Wadena County, 1985-1989

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota District Judges Association
John E. Simonett American Inn of Court

Community Activities:

American Lutheran Church of Long Prairie
Long Prairie Rotary
Long Prairie Hockey Association