Senior Judge James M. Rosenbaum

James M. Rosenbaum was appointed as Minnesota's 25th Federal Judge by President Ronald Reagan, taking his oath on July 19, 1985.

Judge Rosenbaum was born, October 12, 1944, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1969. After graduation, the Judge entered VISTA service in Chicago, Illinois.

He returned to Minnesota in 1972, engaging in private law practice from 1969 to 1981, when he was appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, serving until his appointment to the federal bench. Judge Rosenbaum became Chief Judge of the District of Minnesota on July 1, 2001.

Judge Rosenbaum is the Eighth Circuit's representative on the Judicial Conference of the United States, and served on its Executive Committee from 1999 to 2001.

Judge Rosenbaum's Chambers Information:

Courtroom: 14E

Judicial Assistant:
Deb Lewis (612) 664-5050

Law Clerk:
Karin Ciano

Law Clerk:
Sybil Dunlop

Courtroom Deputy:
Heather Walker (612) 664-5053

Court Reporter:
Dawn Hansen (612) 664-5107

Chambers:
United States District Court
U.S. Courthouse, Suite 14E
300 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Court Reporter:
U.S. Courthouse, Suite 1024
300 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415