Re-Elect Judge Elena L. Ostby to the Ramsey County District Court Bench
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Judge Elena Ostby was appointed to be a District Court Judge for the Second Judicial District, Ramsey County, Minnesota in August 2004 following her recommendation to the Governor by the Minnesota Judicial Selection Commission. Judge Ostby was sworn into office on September 15, 2004. In 2006, she was elected to serve a six-year term.
In 2012, Judge Ostby will again need your help in her campaign for re-election. She is passionate about our legal system, excited about continuing to represent all residents of Ramsey County, and committed to justice for all who come before the court. Judge Ostby strongly believes in a fair and impartial judiciary.
Your vote matters. Please help re-elect Judge Elena L. Ostby to the Ramsey County District Court bench.
ABOUT JUDGE OSTBY
Education:
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 1986
B.A., University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, 1983
Judge Ostby has furthered her judicial education by attending and teaching at numerous judicial conferences since her appointment in 2004.
Admitted to Practice:
Supreme Court, State of Minnesota, 1986
United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 1986
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1986
Employment:
Second Judicial District and Ramsey County District Court Judge: 2004-Present
Elena L. Ostby & Associates, P.A. (Roseville, MN): Attorney in Private Practice 2001-2004
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (St. Paul, MN Office): Began as a Summer Associate; chosen to become an Associate Attorney; and held that position until elected to become a Partner/Shareholder 1985-2001
Centro Legal (St. Paul, MN): Law Clerk 1984-1985
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (St. Paul, MN): Law Clerk/Law Librarian 1984
Past and Present Professional Memberships/Activities:
Minnesota District Judges Association; Second District Alternate
American Bar Association; Member, Judicial Division, Civil Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Immigration Law, and International Law Sections
Minnesota State Bar Association; Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, Immigration Section, Civil Litigation Section, Solo and Small Practice Section, Alternate to the Board of Governors, General Assembly
Ramsey County Bar Association; Member, Labor and Employment Law Section and Ethics Committee, Co-Chair, Diversity Committee, Board of Directors
Minnesota Women Lawyers; Member, Chair, Personnel Committee, and Board of Directors
Minnesota State Bar Foundation; Member, Board of Directors
Minnesota Minority Lawyers Association
Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association
National Hispanic Bar Association
Twin Cities Committee on Minority Lawyers in Large Law Firms
American Bar Association
Minnesota Supreme Court Public Trust and Confidence Committee
Minnesota Supreme Court Implementation Committee on Diversity and Racial Fairness in the Courts
Past and Present Community Activities:
Member and Board of Directors- Criminal Defense Services, Inc.
Member- Board of Directors and Board Chair- Family Service, Inc. (now part of Children's Home Society and Family Service)
Member- North Suburban Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Member- St. Paul Jaycees
Lifetime Member - University of Minnesota Alumni Association
Awards and Honors:
Listed in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
AV-Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
Voted one of the best lawyers in Minnesota by Twin Cities Business Monthly, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyers."
Lecturer, Teacher and Presenter:
Family Law Section CLE, Ramsey County Bar Association, St. Paul, MN 2009
"Minnesota's Judicial Branch," Roseville Citizens Forum, Roseville, MN 2008
"Court Interpreter Rules for New Judges," Chaska, MN 2007 and 2008
“Dealing with the Impaired Lawyer,” May 2005, Hamline University co-sponsored by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations.
Frequent past lecturer for Ramsey County Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, Council on Education in Management.
Judicial Assignment History:
Criminal Misdemeanors and Felonies 2004-2008
Special Courts, including: Juvenile, Family Law, and Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) 2008-2010
Civil Cases 2010-present
Additional Information:
Judge Ostby is a life-long resident of Minnesota. She has lived in Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota for the past 33 years. Her experience in private practice includes being a successful small business owner, and making partner in a major law firm. As a member of the judiciary, she has served on the Criminal Team, Special Courts Team and Civil Team for the Second Judicial District. Judge Ostby also co-chaired the Equal Justice Committee of the Second Judicial District. Judge Ostby was Co-Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Substance Abuse Court (JSAC). She has mentored students from all local law schools through judicial externships and job shadowing programs. She has judged mock trial competitions and been involved in judicial outreach activities throughout her tenure on the bench.
Prepared and paid for by the Committee to Elect Judge Elena L. Ostby, Martin Costello, Treasurer, 2012. All rights reserved.
Education:
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 1986
B.A., University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, 1983
Judge Ostby has furthered her judicial education by attending and teaching at numerous judicial conferences since her appointment in 2004.
Admitted to Practice:
Supreme Court, State of Minnesota, 1986
United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 1986
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1986
Employment:
Second Judicial District and Ramsey County District Court Judge: 2004-Present
Elena L. Ostby & Associates, P.A. (Roseville, MN): Attorney in Private Practice 2001-2004
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (St. Paul, MN Office): Began as a Summer Associate; chosen to become an Associate Attorney; and held that position until elected to become a Partner/Shareholder 1985-2001
Centro Legal (St. Paul, MN): Law Clerk 1984-1985
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (St. Paul, MN): Law Clerk/Law Librarian 1984
Past and Present Professional Memberships/Activities:
Minnesota District Judges Association; Second District Alternate
American Bar Association; Member, Judicial Division, Civil Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Immigration Law, and International Law Sections
Minnesota State Bar Association; Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, Immigration Section, Civil Litigation Section, Solo and Small Practice Section, Alternate to the Board of Governors, General Assembly
Ramsey County Bar Association; Member, Labor and Employment Law Section and Ethics Committee, Co-Chair, Diversity Committee, Board of Directors
Minnesota Women Lawyers; Member, Chair, Personnel Committee, and Board of Directors
Minnesota State Bar Foundation; Member, Board of Directors
Minnesota Minority Lawyers Association
Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association
National Hispanic Bar Association
Twin Cities Committee on Minority Lawyers in Large Law Firms
American Bar Association
Minnesota Supreme Court Public Trust and Confidence Committee
Minnesota Supreme Court Implementation Committee on Diversity and Racial Fairness in the Courts
Past and Present Community Activities:
Member and Board of Directors- Criminal Defense Services, Inc.
Member- Board of Directors and Board Chair- Family Service, Inc. (now part of Children's Home Society and Family Service)
Member- North Suburban Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Member- St. Paul Jaycees
Lifetime Member - University of Minnesota Alumni Association
Awards and Honors:
Listed in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
AV-Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
Voted one of the best lawyers in Minnesota by Twin Cities Business Monthly, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyers."
Lecturer, Teacher and Presenter:
Family Law Section CLE, Ramsey County Bar Association, St. Paul, MN 2009
"Minnesota's Judicial Branch," Roseville Citizens Forum, Roseville, MN 2008
"Court Interpreter Rules for New Judges," Chaska, MN 2007 and 2008
“Dealing with the Impaired Lawyer,” May 2005, Hamline University co-sponsored by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations.
Frequent past lecturer for Ramsey County Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, Council on Education in Management.
Judicial Assignment History:
Criminal Misdemeanors and Felonies 2004-2008
Special Courts, including: Juvenile, Family Law, and Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) 2008-2010
Civil Cases 2010-present
Additional Information:
Judge Ostby is a life-long resident of Minnesota. She has lived in Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota for the past 33 years. Her experience in private practice includes being a successful small business owner, and making partner in a major law firm. As a member of the judiciary, she has served on the Criminal Team, Special Courts Team and Civil Team for the Second Judicial District. Judge Ostby also co-chaired the Equal Justice Committee of the Second Judicial District. Judge Ostby was Co-Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Substance Abuse Court (JSAC). She has mentored students from all local law schools through judicial externships and job shadowing programs. She has judged mock trial competitions and been involved in judicial outreach activities throughout her tenure on the bench.
Prepared and paid for by the Committee to Elect Judge Elena L. Ostby, Martin Costello, Treasurer, 2012. All rights reserved.