The Hon. Stephen Andersen is a justice of the peace for the Jefferson County Justice Court in Montana. He was appointed to the bench by the Jefferson County Commissioners in 2019, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Dean Hildebrand.
The Justice Court is a court of limited jurisdiction in Montana, hearing cases involving misdemeanor offenses, civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $7,000, landlord/tenant disputes, local ordinances, forcible entry and detainer, protection orders, and some juvenile matters.
In addition to his role as justice of the peace, Andersen presides as a city judge for the City of Boulder and the City of Whitehall.
Prior to his appointment, he worked in private practice.
Andersen completed a J.D. at the University of Montana, Alexander Blewett III School of Law, in 2003.
He resides in Montana City, Montana.