Kristen Marttila
MN · Judge, Minnesota Fourth Judicial District (Hennepin County)
Hennepin County district judge since January 2024, appointed by Gov. Tim Walz. She was a trial lawyer at Lockridge Grindal Nauen and a clerk for two federal judges.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Issued a protective order finding that U.S. Senate candidate Royce White abused his ex-wife and son, barring contact with them for 50 and 2 years.
April 23, 2026
Source: mprnews.org
Was part of a free legal team honored for winning a 2022 appeal where the court ruled a sheriff's deputy illegally widened a traffic stop.
December 22, 2022
Source: locklaw.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Appointed a Hennepin County district judge by Gov. Tim Walz.
January 8, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: mncourts.gov
Past race Kristen Marttila ran in:
- Hennepin County District Court Judge - 4th District, Seat 47 · November 3, 2026 · Hennepin County, Minnesota · incumbent