First judicial district
(651) 377-7180
First Judicial District Judicial OfficersJudge Michael J. Mayer
Appointed/Elected:
Appointed June 29, 2004, by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Elected in 2006, 2012, 2018, and 2024. Current term expires Jan. 2031.
Education:
St. Mary’s University, Winona (B.A. cum laude, 1981),
Hamline University School of Law (J.D. 1985, law review)
Past Employment:
Prosecuting Attorney, City of Burnsville (1986-2004)
Prosecuting Attorney, City of Eagan (1989-2004)
Private practice of law (1985-2004)
Professional Memberships:
Vice Chair/Chair- Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (1995-present),
Chair- Midwest Region- Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Washington, DC (1998-present),
Chair- Government Relations- Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Washington, DC (2000-2002),
Congressman Jim Ramstad’s Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (1994-2004),
Member-Department of Justice (OJJDP) Federal Advisory Committee, Washington, DC (2002-present).
Current Professional and Community Activities:
Coach youth sports- Eagan Athletic Association (1996-present),
Confirmation Mentor- Easter Lutheran Church, Eagan, MN.
Past Professional Activities:
Past President-Dakota County Bar Association