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 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) |
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.