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Judge Maximillia Utley

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed on November 16, 2020, by Governor Tim Walz. Elected November 8, 2022. Current term expires December 31, 2028.
 

Education:

University of Minnesota, B.A.
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D.
 

Employment:

  • Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Senior Assistant County Attorney (2009-2020)
  • Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas Kalitowski and the Honorable Heidi Schellhas (2008-2009)

Professional Memberships:

  • Member, Minnesota District Judge Association
    • Minnesota District Judge Foundation Planning and Education Committee
  • Member, Fourth Judicial District Equal Justice Committee
  • Member, Fourth Judicial District Judicial Officer Device Committee
  • Member, Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
    • Former President (2011-2012)
    • Former Secretary (2008-2010)
  • Member, Legislative Advisory Workgroup
  • Member, Court Operations Advisory Workgroup
  • Member, 2023 Annual Conference of Judges Planning Committee
  • Member, Youth Justice Council

Professional and Community Activities:

  • Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas School of Law
  • Mentor; Judicial Externship Volunteer - University of St. Thomas Law School
  • Co-Editor and Committee Member, Minnesota Criminal Benchbook
  • Volunteer, Clare Housing Organization
  • Volunteer Judge, William McGee Civil Rights Moot Court