Judge Joseph R. Klein: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

4th Judicial District Court of Minnesota, Department Criminal and Civil

Appointed By: Gov. Timothy J. Pawlenty

Biography

Hon. Joseph R. Klein is a judge for the 4th Judicial District Court of Minnesota in Hennepin County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2009.


Klein has held assignments in the Criminal and Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile Divisions.


Prior to his appointment, he was an attorney in the Law Office of Andrew P. Sherwood (2006 to 2009), where he served as house counsel for Progressive Group of Insurance Companies. Before that, Klein was a contract attorney for the Universal Underwriters Group (2005 to 2006); an attorney for Zurich North America Insurance (2004 to 2005); a quality assurance supervisor at Medical Evaluations, Inc. (2000 to 2003); and an attorney and shareholder at Moss & Barnett (1987 to 2000).


He received an A.A. from Rochester Community College (1979) and a B.A. in political science from the University of Minnesota (1982). Klein went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School in 1986.


His memberships have included the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, and the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association.


Klein has been a volunteer for Loaves and Fishes, Urban Homeworks, and the Minnetonka Neighborhood Watch Disaster Preparedness Program. He was also a volunteer judge for the University of Minnesota Law School Moot Court and a volunteer attorney coach for the Edina Middle School’s mock trial program.


Klein has appeared as an actor in several productions at the Faith Community Theatre and is an elder at Faith Presbyterian Church. He attended John Marshall High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph R. Klein

On May 16, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a mechanics lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 15, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Mechanics Lien

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a minor settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

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Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Minor Settlement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a receivership case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Receivership

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On April 18, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Settlement

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Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

On April 18, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 18, 2024

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Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On April 16, 2024 an employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 2, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 02, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2024

On April 1, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 02, 2024

On March 27, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 27, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a conciliation appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Judge

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Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Conciliation Appeal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 13, 2024 an appointment of trustee case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Judge

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Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Appointment of Trustee

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 12, 2024 an employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2024

On February 29, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Klein, Joseph R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Judge

Hon. Klein, Joseph R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Klein, Joseph R.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2024

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