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Attorney Andrew Peterson appointed to district judgeship
VIRGINIA— Virginia attorney Andrew Peterson will soon be known as “Judge Peterson.”
Gov. Tim Walz made that announcement this past week, as he appointed Peterson to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Gary Pagliacetti, who served for years as a district court judge at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia.
“I am honored to appoint Andrew Peterson as a District Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial District,” said Governor Walz. “He demonstrates remarkable well-roundedness in both his legal career and community involvement that will serve the people of St. Louis County well.”
Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District consists of Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties (Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia).
Peterson is currently an attorney and shareholder of Cope & Peterson Ltd. where he represents clients in all aspects of civil litigation, criminal law, real estate, business law, and municipal law. He has been city attorney for a number of area communities, including the cities Tower and Orr, both of which will now be searching for new legal counsel. Peterson is expected to begin his duties on the bench as soon as November.
Peterson is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Civil Trial Specialist and a Real Property Specialist. His community involvement includes the Volunteer Attorney Program, Range Bar Association, Domestic Violence Court Exploratory Committee, Virginia Educational Fund, Quad Cities Rotary Club, Minnesota Association of Justice, and others.
Mr. Peterson received his BA from Gustavus Adolphus College and his JD from William Mitchell College of Law.
