Hon. Lawrence R. Johnson

Lawrence R. Johnson is a seasoned legal professional who has served as a Judge of the Tenth Judicial District Court in Anoka County, Minnesota, since his appointment on March 12, 2001. He has been re-elected to full terms in 2002, 2008, and 2014, with his most recent term expiring in 2020. Prior to his judicial tenure, Mr. Johnson held a variety of roles in the private sector, including Director and Chief Financial Officer of Barney, Guzy & Steffen, Inc., where he chaired the commercial/business division, Partner/Shareholder at Steffen & Munstenteiger, P.A., and Attorney at Steffen, Munstenteiger, Bearse, Beens, Parta & Peterson. His early legal career also included positions as Associate Attorney at Babcock, Locher, Neilsen and Menalla and a law clerk at UDS Leasing Company. Mr. Johnson earned a B.A. in Journalism with minors in History and Political Science from the University of Minnesota in 1970, followed by a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1975. A lifelong resident of Minnesota, he is admitted to practice law in the state and has built a reputation for his expertise in commercial and business law.