Judge Diane R. Alshouse

Ramsey County Courthouse
Phone: (651) 266-8266

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed August 18, 2005, by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Elected in 2006 and 2012. Current term expires January 2019.

Education:

J.D., Hamline University School of Law, 1984
B.A., Luther College (Deocrah, Iowa), 1970

Employment:

Judge- Second Judicial District, 2005-present
Managing attorney- Ramsey County Public Defender's Office, 1985-2005
Assistant Attorney- Hennepin County, 1997-1998

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota State Bar Association (Public Law Section, Executive Council)
Ramsey County Bar Association (Ethics Committee), 1998-2004

Lecturing and Teaching Experience:

Presenter- Continuing Legal Education Seminars on Ethics, 2004
Presenter- Voir Dire, 2003
Speaker- Leadership St. Paul's Law Enforcement Day, 2002
Instructor (Lawyering Skills) - Hamline University School of Law, 1989-1991

Professional and Community Activities:

Board of Directors- Criminal Defense Services, 1987-1991
Chair and Founder- Como Zoo's Nature Walk Program, 1989-2000
Board of Directors- Community Care Corporation, 1987-1996
Mock Trial Coach- Hamline University School of Law
Member- Women of Today
Volunteer- United Hospital
Volunteer- Companion Animal Assisted Therapy,
Volunteer- Last Chance Forever: The Bird of Prey Conservancy
Member and Former President- Como Zoo Docents
Member- White Bear Area Choral Association