Appointed/Elected:

Appointed Aug. 29, 2008, by Governor Tim Pawlenty.  Elected in 2010 and 2016. Retired May 31, 2017. Appointed and assigned to serve the Court of Appeals as a Senior Judge.

Education:

Chicago Kent College of Law, J.D., 1977

University of Minnesota – Duluth, B.A. and B.S., 1970

Employment:

Senior attorney and managing partner, Stauber and Lien, Duluth, 1982-2008

Solo practitioner, Duluth, 1977-1982

Part-time public defender, Duluth, 1978-2006

Judge Stauber has also served as a district court referee, a MnDOT condemnation commissioner, and a Guardian ad Litem.

Military Service:

Infantry officer, United States Army, 1971-1974

Professional Memberships:

Former member, American Bar Association

Former member, Minnesota State Bar Association (Real Estate, Wills and Trusts Committee)

Former member, Duluth Bar Association (Judicial Administration Committee)

Former member, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association

Former member, Duluth Trial Lawyers Association

Former member, Commission on Judicial Selection

Former supervising attorney, Minnesota Board of Professional Responsibility

Professional and Community Activities:

Volunteer attorney, Duluth Volunteer Attorney Program

Grand Lake Township Board (past chairman)

Greater Proctor Scholarship Foundation Board

Local Eagle Scout sponsor, National Eagle Scout Association

Scottish Rite Foundation Board