Judge Karen B. Schommer

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 26, 2018. Elected 2020. Current term expires Jan. 2027.

Education:

Past Employment:

• Deputy Criminal Chief, Major Crimes and Priority Prosecutions Section, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota
• Assistant U.S. Attorney, Criminal Division, Southern District of West Virginia
• Associate, Robinson & McElwee P.L.L.C. 

Professional and Community Activities:

• Member, Board of Directors, Minnesota Chapter, Federal Bar Association
  • Co-chair, Community Outreach Committee