Judge Catherine M. McPherson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Hon. Catherine M. McPherson is a judge for the 10th Judicial District Court of Minnesota in Wright County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mark Dayton on November 9, 2011, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Dale E. Mossey (Ret.).

The 10th Judicial District includes Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright Counties.

Prior to her appointment, her legal career included working as an assistant county attorney and Head of Operations at the Anoka County Attorney’s Office and as an assistant county attorney with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

McPherson also taught as an adjunct professor at William Mitchell College of Law.

She received a B.A. from the University of St.Thomas (1985) and an M.S.W. from the University of Minnesota (1990). McPherson went on to complete a J.D. at William Mitchell College of Law in 1994.

She was an ethics investigator and past president of the 21st District Bar Association.

McPherson was a volunteer mediator and Board of Directors member of Mediation Services of Anoka County. She has also been active with her church and volunteers in the Anoka Hennepin School District.

At the time of her appointment, she resided in Ramsey, Minnesota, with her family.