Judge Jodi L. Williamson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Judicial District Court of Minnesota,

Appointed By: Gov. Jesse Ventura

Biography

Hon. Jodi L. Williamson is a judge for the 3rd Judicial District Court of Minnesota in Dodge County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jesse Ventura on January 7, 2000.

The 3rd Judicial District includes Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona Counties. During her judicial tenure, Williamson served as Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District.

Prior to her appointment, she spent time as an assistant city attorney, a private practice attorney, and an assistant public defender.

Williamson received a B.A. from Marquette University in 1980. She went on to complete a J.D. at Hamline University Law School in 1983.

She has held a membership with the Olmsted County Bar Association.

About

Jodi L. Williamson
Current Appointment 3rd Judicial District Court of Minnesota	3rd Judicial District Court of Minnesota
Election/Appointment 2002 - Re-elected 2008 - Re-elected 2014 - Re-elected 2020 - Re-elected	2002 - Re-elected 2008 - Re-elected 2014 - Re-elected 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Hamline University School of Law - 1983 B.A., Marquette University - 1980	J.D., Hamline University School of Law - 1983 B.A., Marquette University - 1980

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MN - 3rd Judicial District Court of Minnesota
Clerk phone:	+1 (507) 624-7010

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	3rd Judicial District Court of Minnesota	Dodge County, Minnesota
Judge	3rd Judicial District Court of Minnesota	Olmsted County, Minnesota
Assistant City Attorney	Office of the City Attorney	None
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender	None