Randolph Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1990–2018 | |
| Appointed by | Rudy Perpich |
| Succeeded by | Jeanne Cochran |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office 1981–1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1953 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA, JD) |
Randolph W. Peterson (born September 11, 1953) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist.
Early life and education
Peterson was born in Minneapolis and graduated from the Forest Lake Area High School in Forest Lake, Minnesota. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Minnesota in 1976 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1979.[1]
Career
After graduating from law school, he was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar Association. Peterson served in the Minnesota Senate from 1981 to 1990 and was a Democrat. In 1990, Peterson was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.[2] He left the court in 2018 and was succeeded by Jeanne Cochran.[3]
Personal life
Peterson lived in Wyoming, Minnesota, with his wife and family.
References
- ↑ EHN, Reference Desk. "Library Research Guides: Randolph W. Peterson, Judge, 1990-2018: Randolph W. Peterson Biography". mncourts.libguides.com. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ↑ "Peterson, Randolph W. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ↑ "Governor Dayton Appoints Jeanne M. Cochran to Fill Court of Appeals Vacancy". Office of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith. Retrieved 2022-07-08.