Minnesota / Trial Courts

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Trial Courts

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Trial Courts operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2025, this agency had 3,104 employees with median total compensation of $61,906; the highest distinct record was $211,699.

Year: 2025
Employees: 3,104
Median total: $61,906
Highest record: $211,699

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$250$190,118+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,906) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,796 (99%)
Overtime — $75 (0%)
Other — $660 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$17,238

$46,127

$61,906

$82,862

$158,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,238. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Jud Court Operations Associate

1,005 · $47,550

Jud District Court Law Clerk

427 · $61,903

Jud District Court Judge

282 · $190,117

Jud Court Reporter Steno

152 · $84,682

Jud Court Operation Supervisor

149 · $82,000

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 4

Nelson Peralta

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2017-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Nelson Peralta works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Nelson earned $190,117 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Christine Long

Jud District Court Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2010-06-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christine Long holds the role of Jud District Court Chief Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jody Winters

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2017-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mcleod

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jody Winters works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Jody earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Gretchen Thilmony

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2016-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Gretchen Thilmony works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Gretchen earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christian Sande

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2016-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christian Sande holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Mark Kappelhoff

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2016-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Mark Kappelhoff is a Jud Assistant Chief Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Gail Kulick

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2016-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Gail Kulick works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Gail earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Richelle Wahi

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2016-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Richelle Wahi is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Natalie Martinez

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2016-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mower

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Natalie Martinez works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Natalie earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Richard Kyle Jr

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2015-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Richard Kyle Jr works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Richard earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kathryn Landrum

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-12-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kathryn Landrum is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Paul Scoggin

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2015-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Paul Scoggin serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Cynthia Mccollum

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-10-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Cynthia Mccollum serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Allison Whalen

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Swift

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Allison Whalen serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Catherine Trevino

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Catherine Trevino serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Thomas Gilligan Jr

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-09-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Thomas Gilligan Jr holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jeffrey Kritzer

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mower

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jeffrey Kritzer is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Nathaniel Welte

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Nathaniel Welte holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Bruce Manning

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2014-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Bruce Manning holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Rodney Hanson

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2013-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Rodney Hanson serves as a Jud Assistant Chief Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Patrick Rohland

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2013-09-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Redwood

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Patrick Rohland works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Anne Rasmusson

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2013-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Polk

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Anne Rasmusson is a Jud Assistant Chief Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Robert Raupp

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2013-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Benton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Robert Raupp is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jeffrey Johnson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1994-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jeffrey Johnson is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Michael Wentzell

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2013-01-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Michael Wentzell is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Michelle Lawson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2012-11-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Michelle Lawson holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christian Wilton

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2012-09-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christian Wilton works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Christian earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Edward Wahl

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2012-07-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Edward Wahl is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lauren Johnson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2012-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Lauren Johnson is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Catherine Mcpherson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2011-11-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Wright

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Catherine Mcpherson is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Ross Leuning

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2011-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Freeborn

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Ross Leuning works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Ross earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Melissa Houghtaling

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2011-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Melissa Houghtaling serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christina Stevens

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2010-12-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christina Stevens works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Christina earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Francis Magill Jr

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2010-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Francis Magill Jr holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Mary Mahler

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2010-06-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Mary Mahler is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Joseph Klein

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2009-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Joseph Klein works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jacob Kraus

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2008-12-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jacob Kraus is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Michele Siemek

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2008-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Michele Siemek holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Matthew Quinn

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2008-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Matthew Quinn serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Maximillia Utley

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2008-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Maximillia Utley serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.