Judge Krista K. Martin

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed to the Bench by Governor Jesse Ventura on Nov. 16, 2001. Elected in 2002, 2008, 2010, 2016, and 2022. Her current term expires in Jan. 2029.

Education:

University of Minnesota;
J.D., cum laude, 1990
B.A., magna cum laude, 1987

Employment:

Solo Practitioner- 1997-2001
Assistant Public Defender (part-time)- Tenth Judicial District, 1997-2001
Partner- Bina, Holm and Martin, 1995-1997
Managing and Staff Attorney- Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, 1991-1995 Associate- Hanft, Fride, et al, 1990-1991

Professional Memberships:

Volunteer Attorney Program- Pine and Kanabec Counties

Professional Activities:

Pine County Advisory Committee
Mille Lacs Band Circle Sentencing Committee
Board of Directors- Legal Aid Service of Northeast Minnesota

Community Activities:

Parents Forever