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 June 24, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 24, 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

Jun 26, 2024

On June 21, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 21, 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

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 21, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 21, 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

Jun 22, 2024

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

4 Files
Filed

Jun 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

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2024

On June 18, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 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

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2024

On June 17, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 17, 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

Jun 19, 2024

On June 17, 2024 an employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jun 17, 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

Jun 19, 2024

On June 12, 2024 a minor settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jun 12, 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

Minor Settlement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2024

On June 11, 2024 a minor settlement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 11, 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

Minor Settlement

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 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

Jun 06, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 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

Jun 07, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 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

Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On June 3, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jun 03, 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

Jun 05, 2024

On May 30, 2024 a default judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 30, 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

Jun 03, 2024

On May 29, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 29, 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

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 27, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

13 Files
Filed

May 27, 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 28, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 24, 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 25, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. Judge Miller, Laurie J. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 22, 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

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

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.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 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 21, 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 18, 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.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 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.

Court

District

County

Hennepin County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 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

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 16, 2024

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