Judge Patrick Goggins

Appointed/Elected:

Apppointed by Governor Tim Walz on Aug. 8, 2019. Elected in 2020. Current term expires Jan. 2027.

Education:

J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
B.A., St. Norbert College 

Past Employment:

  • Partner, Wornson Goggins law firm, New Prague
  • Defense Counsel, Le Sueur County Drug Court
  • Attorney, First Judicial District Public Defender’s Office
  • Law clerk, Dakota County Attorney’s Office

Professional and Community Activities:

  • Former president, Eighth District Bar Association
  • Former member, St. Wenceslaus Grade School Board
  • Former president, New Prague Chamber of Commerce