Judge Patrick D. Robben: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Timothy J. Pawlenty

Biography

Hon. Patrick D. Robben 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 2010, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Warren R. Sagstuen (Ret.).


Robben has held assignments in the Civil, Family, and Criminal Divisions. He also served as Presiding Judge of the Family Division (2016 to 2019).


Prior to his appointment, he was general counsel to Governor Pawlenty, having served in that capacity since 2009. Before working for the Governor’s Office, he was in private practice as an associate at Morrison Fenske & Sund, P.A. (2007 to 2009); a partner (2005 to 2007) and associate (2000 to 2005) at Rider Bennett, LLP; and an associate at Briggs & Morgan, P.A. (1999 to 2000).


Robben earned a B.A. in political science from Kansas State University in 1995. He went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School in 1998.


Robben was admitted to practice in Minnesota (1998), the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (1998), the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2000), the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.


After graduating from law school, he began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Joan Ericksen Lancaster with the Minnesota Supreme Court.


His memberships have included the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Minnesota District Judges Association (board member), and the Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court. Robben has also been involved with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Ethics Board, the Minnetonka Park Board, and the Lake Minnetonka/Excelsior Rotary.


He was born in Spencer, Iowa. At the time of his appointment, Robben resided in Minnetonka with his wife and their two children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Patrick D. Robben

On December 27, 2023 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 27, 2023

On December 22, 2023 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 27, 2023

On December 21, 2023 an appointment of trustee case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Appointment of Trustee

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2023

On December 21, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2023

On December 20, 2023 a minor settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Minor Settlement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2023

On December 20, 2023 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2023

On December 20, 2023 a minor settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Minor Settlement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2023

On December 18, 2023 a change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 18, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Change of Name

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 18, 2023

On December 18, 2023 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 18, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 20, 2023

On December 14, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2023

On December 14, 2023 a malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2023

On December 12, 2023 a minor settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Minor Settlement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2023

On December 11, 2023 a change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Change of Name

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2023

On December 8, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 08, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2023

On December 4, 2023 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 05, 2023

On November 30, 2023 a quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Quiet Title

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2023

On November 30, 2023 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2023

On November 30, 2023 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2023

On November 29, 2023 a change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Change of Name

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2023

On November 28, 2023 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Nov 28, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On November 22, 2023 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 22, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 21, 2023 a change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Change of Name

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 22, 2023

On November 21, 2023 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 22, 2023

On November 20, 2023 a minor settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Robben, Patrick D. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Judge

Hon. Robben, Patrick D. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robben, Patrick D.

Court

Hennepin County

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Minor Settlement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2023

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