Randolph W. Peterson

Randolph W. Peterson (born September 11, 1953) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist.

Randolph Peterson
Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals
In office
1990–2018
Appointed byRudy Perpich
Succeeded byJeanne Cochran
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
1981–1990
Personal details
Born (1953-09-11) September 11, 1953
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Minnesota (BA, JD)

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

  1. EHN, Reference Desk. "Library Research Guides: Randolph W. Peterson, Judge, 1990-2018: Randolph W. Peterson Biography". mncourts.libguides.com. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  2. "Peterson, Randolph W. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  3. "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.


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