Judge Natalie S. Martinez

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on August 19, 2022. Elected in 2024. Current term expires Jan. 2031.
 

Education:

Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Saint Olaf, bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude
 

Employment:

• State of Minnesota, Public Defender’s Office, Part-time public defender, 2015-2022
• Donnelly Law Office, Shareholder, 2015-2022
• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, 2010-2015, Attorney

Professional Memberships:

• Freeborn County Bar Association, past president and vice president
• 10^th District Bar Association, past president and vice president
• Minnesota State Bar Association, admitted 2009

Professional and Community Activities:

• Crime Victim’s Crisis Center Board
• Albert Lea Community Theater volunteer
• First Luthern Board
• Parenting Resource Center Board of Directors

Additional Information:
Foster Care Provider, Freeborn County