Judge Laurie J. Miller: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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

Appointed By: Gov. Timothy J. Pawlenty

Biography

Hon. Laurie J. Miller is a judge for the 4th Judicial District Court of Minnesota in Hennepin County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2008.


Miller has held assignments in the Civil and Criminal and Criminal Divisions as well as the Family Court.


Prior to her appointment, she was a shareholder and attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis since 1989. Before joining the firm, she practiced as an associate at Dunlap, Keith, Finseth, Berndt & Sandberg (1986 to 1989) in Rochester, Minnesota, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (1983 to 1986) in San Francisco, California.


Miller received an A.B. from Stanford University in 1978. She went on to complete a J.D. at Yale Law School in 1981.


She was admitted to practice in Minnesota (1981), California (1983), the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1983), the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (1984), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (1985), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1986), the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (1987), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (1989), the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (1992), and the United States Supreme Court (1993).


After graduating from law school, Miller began her legal career as a staff law clerk to the Hon. Myron H. Bright and the Hon. Richard S. Arnold with the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri (1981 to 1983).


Miller served on the Housing Preservation Project Board of Directors and was a volunteer for the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota.

Recent Cases by Hon. Laurie J. Miller

On May 20, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

13 Files
Filed

May 20, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 20, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

13 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 14, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 14, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2024

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Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a conciliation appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

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Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

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District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Conciliation Appeal

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Wrongful Death

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On April 19, 2024 a default judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 19, 2024

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Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Default Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On April 15, 2024 an employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 4, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 05, 2024

On April 2, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Apr 02, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2024

On March 28, 2024 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 28, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Replevin

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a default judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Default Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 18, 2024 an employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Judge

Hon. Miller, Laurie J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Miller, Laurie J.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2024

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