Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday appointed Mark C. Vandelist as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District. Vandelist will be replacing Edward I. Lynch, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at Le Center in Le Sueur County.
“I am pleased to appoint Mr. Vandelist to serve the people of the First Judicial District,” said Governor Dayton in a press release announcing the appointment. “Mr. Vandelist has proven himself to be astute in the law, and a leader in his community. I have great confidence that he will execute his duties as judge with excellence and integrity.”
Vandelist is a trial attorney and partner at Vandelist & Vandelist where he primarily handles personal injury cases and provides pro bono services in criminal areas. He previously served as a trial attorney at Heuer & Vandelist and Cousineau McGuire Chartered. Mr. Vandelist earned his B.A. from American University in Washington, D.C. and his J.D. from the Hamline University School of Law.
Additionally, Mr. Vandelist is a certified civil trial specialist, serves as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. He lives with his family in Lakeville.
Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District consists of Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties.
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