Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Sophia Y. Vuelo is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Minnesota. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mark Dayton on December 18, 2017, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Margaret M. Marrinan.

Prior to her appointment, Vuelo was a sole practitioner in her own private practice, where she handled juvenile protection, family, and criminal matters. She supplemented her practice with service as a special assistant county attorney for the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, an assistant public defender in the Office of the Public Defender for the 2nd Judicial District, an assistant city attorney for the City of Rochester, and a managing attorney for Catholic Charities.

Vuelo earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Minnesota in 1995. She then completed a J.D. at Hamline University School of Law in 1998.

Her memberships have included the Hmong American Bar Association, the Ramsey County Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Asian American Pacific Bar Association, and the Minnesota District Court Judges Association. She has also been involved with the Collaborative Community Law Initiative and the Saint Paul - Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee.

Born in Laos, Vuelo immigrated to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with her family. She attended Memorial High School.

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62-MH-PR-23-248

On April 10, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Apr 10, 2023

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62-MH-PR-23-249

On April 10, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Apr 10, 2023

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Apr 13, 2023

In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of Tom T. Nguyen, Respondent; Washington County

On April 6, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Vuelo, Sophia presiding.

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Apr 06, 2023

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Oct 21, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-240

On April 6, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Apr 06, 2023

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Apr 10, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-241

On April 6, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Apr 06, 2023

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In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of John Reynolds-Hinderscheit, Respondent

On April 3, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Vuelo, Sophia presiding.

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Apr 03, 2023

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Nov 04, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-234

On April 3, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Apr 03, 2023

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Apr 13, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-231

On March 31, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 31, 2023

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Apr 13, 2023

In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of Korzell Javon Johnson, Respondent

On March 31, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Vuelo, Sophia presiding.

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Mar 31, 2023

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Oct 29, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-230

On March 31, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 31, 2023

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Apr 11, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-228

On March 31, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 31, 2023

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Apr 11, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-226

On March 30, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 30, 2023

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Apr 11, 2023

In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of Samuel Bissen, Respondent, WASHINGTON COUNTY

On March 30, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Vuelo, Sophia presiding.

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Mar 30, 2023

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Oct 26, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-223

On March 30, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 30, 2023

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62-MH-PR-23-222

On March 30, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 30, 2023

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Apr 06, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-225

On March 30, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 30, 2023

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Apr 12, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-217

On March 29, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 29, 2023

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Apr 10, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-219

On March 29, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 29, 2023

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Apr 03, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-221

On March 29, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 29, 2023

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Apr 10, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-215

On March 28, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 28, 2023

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Apr 11, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-214

On March 28, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 28, 2023

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Apr 06, 2023

In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of Deborah Harvey a/k/a Deborah Price Respondent

On March 28, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Vuelo, Sophia presiding.

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Mar 28, 2023

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Oct 29, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-202

On March 24, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 24, 2023

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Apr 06, 2023

62-MH-PR-23-204

On March 24, 2023 a commitment - mentally ill & chemically dependent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Sophia Y. Vuelo presiding.

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Mar 24, 2023

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About

Sophia Y. Vuelo
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of Minnesota	2nd Judicial District Court of Minnesota
Election/Appointment 2020 - Re-election	2020 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota - 1995 J.D., Hamline University School of Law - 1998	Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota - 1995 J.D., Hamline University School of Law - 1998

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MN - 2nd Judicial District Court of Minnesota
Clerk phone:	+1 (651) 266-8266

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Managing Attorney	Catholic Charities	None
Assistant City Attorney	City of Rochester	Olmsted County, Minnesota
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender for the 2nd Judicial District	Ramsey County, Minnesota
Special Assistant County Attorney	Office of the Ramsey County Attorney	Ramsey County, Minnesota
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Judge	2nd Judicial District Court of Minnesota	Ramsey County, Minnesota