Judge Francis Green III

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed April 5, 2021, by Governor Tim Walz. Elected in 2022. Current term expires January 2029.
 

Education:

J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 2000
M.A., Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 2000
B.A., Political Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1997
 

Employment:

  • Conciliation Court Referee, Second Judicial District (2019-2021)
  • National Realty Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture (2010-2021)
  • Private practice (2006-2010)
  • Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (2001-2006)
  • Police officer, Lafayette, Louisiana (1994-1997)

Professional Memberships:

  • Minnesota District Judges Association (2021-present)
  • Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (2000-present), Board of Directors (2020-2021, 2003-2008)


Professional and Community Activities:

  • Co-host, The District Court Show (2022-present)
  • Equal Justice Committee, Tenth Judicial District (2022-present)
  • Community Corrections Advisory Board (2022-present)
  • Board of Directors, Model Cities of St. Paul (2007-2017), Board Chair (2012-2017), Board Vice-Chair (2008-2012)
  • Commissioner, City of Woodbury Planning Commission (2008-2010)
  • Alumni Board of Directors, Humphrey School of Public Affairs (2003-2005)

Additional Information:

Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Real Property Law Specialist (2008-2021)