Assistant Chief Judge Michael J. Thompson

Kandiyohi County Courthouse
Phone: (320) 231-6206

Appointed/Elected:

Appointment by Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2005. Elected in 2008. His current term expires in January 2015.

Education:

J.D., cum laude, William Mitchell College of Law, 1980
B.A., Journalism, University of Montana, 1976

Employment:

Judge- Eighth Judicial District Court, 2006-present
County Attorney- Meeker County, 1990-2005
Assistant County Attorney- Meeker County, 1986-1990
Solo Practitioner- 1983-1986
Attorney- White & Thompson, 1982
Attorney- White Law Office, 1981

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota State Bar Association
Member/Past President- 12th District Bar Association
Former Member/Board of Directors- Minnesota County Attorney's Association
Board of Directors- Meeker County Law Library

Community Activities:

Member- Litchfield Rescue Squad
Board of Directors- Litchfield Baseball Association
Coach- Litchfield Legion Baseball