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Judge

Hon. Daniel Benson

Benton County (MN), Minnesota

Hon. Daniel Benson has presided over 411 cases in our database. View their complete ruling history and outcome statistics below.

411
Total Cases
1
Resolved

About

Daniel A. Benson is a judge of the 7th Judicial District in Minnesota, serving Todd County. Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton on January 29, 2014, he has presided over the district court since then and was elected unopposed in 2016. Prior to his judicial appointment, Benson practiced criminal defense as a partner at Benson Law Office, L.L.C., and served as a managing attorney with the 7th District public defender's office, an assistant Stearns County attorney, and a member of the Minnesota State Forensic Trial Team. He holds a B.S. from the University of Minnesota School of Management and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law, and is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. His career has included service on the Federal Defender Panel and the Public Defender DNA Working Group.

Cases Presided

411 cases
Case Date State Info
Central MN Electric, Inc. vs Baum, Rick
2022-11-22 Minnesota
2022-11-22 Minnesota
Skeie, Karen A. vs Skeie, Jerome R.
2022-11-22 Minnesota
2022-11-22 Minnesota
St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat vs Johnson, Samantha L
2022-11-18 Minnesota
2022-11-18 Minnesota
St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat vs Mejia, Norma
2022-11-18 Minnesota
2022-11-18 Minnesota
WILLIAMS, PAUL VERNON vs JORDAN, ALEXUS MARCELLA
2022-11-18 Minnesota
2022-11-18 Minnesota
Credit Corp Solutions, Inc. vs Cline, Clara
2022-11-17 Minnesota
2022-11-17 Minnesota
Abrahamson, Arnold vs Abrahamson, Sophie Augusta Freida
2022-11-17 Minnesota
2022-11-17 Minnesota
Dorn, Rodney C vs Breden, Daryl
2022-11-16 Minnesota
2022-11-16 Minnesota
Gode, Craig vs Berscheit, Adam
2022-11-15 Minnesota
2022-11-15 Minnesota
Todd County Dept - SOCIAL SERVICES vs CAMACHO, ALEX VARGAS
2022-11-02 Minnesota
2022-11-02 Minnesota
Wienhold, James L vs Green, Mary G.
2022-10-25 Minnesota
2022-10-25 Minnesota
Flan, Andrea L. vs CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE
2022-10-18 Minnesota
2022-10-18 Minnesota
Middendorf, Wendy Sue Now Known As Sills, Wendy Sue vs (Na)
2022-10-14 Minnesota
2022-10-14 Minnesota
GERADS, TANIA MARIE vs Bierwirth, Charles
2022-10-06 Minnesota
2022-10-06 Minnesota
Bliese, Zachery J. vs Busch, Mamie D.
2022-10-06 Minnesota
2022-10-06 Minnesota
Paragon Designs Mn, Inc. vs Elieff, Daniel Kevin
2022-09-30 Minnesota
2022-09-30 Minnesota
Proell, Jessica Lea vs (Na)
2022-09-23 Minnesota
2022-09-23 Minnesota
Parker, Jason Earl vs Parker, Amanda Rae Formerly Known As Katterhagen, Amanda Rae
2022-09-21 Minnesota
2022-09-21 Minnesota
Bollin, Dennis Duane vs Commissioner Of Public Safety
2022-09-20 Minnesota
2022-09-20 Minnesota
Citibank, N.a. vs Aleshire Hayes, Jody M
2022-09-20 Minnesota
2022-09-20 Minnesota
Kalk, Valerie Louise vs Kalk, Edward Allen
2022-09-16 Minnesota
2022-09-16 Minnesota
Lakewood Health System vs Buderus, James R
2022-09-12 Minnesota
2022-09-12 Minnesota
Paturzo, Garret Michael vs Ortiz, Breanna Marie
2022-09-12 Minnesota
2022-09-12 Minnesota
Brutger Equities, Inc. vs Tibbetts, John Vernon
2022-09-09 Minnesota
2022-09-09 Minnesota
Byman, Beau Ronald vs Hershberger, Gina Lynn
2022-09-02 Minnesota
2022-09-02 Minnesota
Dreger, Aarik Jordon vs Dreger, Sara Marie Now Known As Wettstein, Sara M.
2022-09-01 Minnesota
2022-09-01 Minnesota
Druk, Julie vs Kern, Jeremiah W
2022-08-24 Minnesota
2022-08-24 Minnesota
Noska, Craig Douglas vs Noska, Rachael Margaret Formerly Known As Smith, Rachael Margaret
2022-08-17 Minnesota
2022-08-17 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Jenkins, Michaela J
2022-08-15 Minnesota
2022-08-15 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs FOX, CHRISTINE K
2022-08-15 Minnesota
2022-08-15 Minnesota
Midland Credit Management, Inc vs Niska, Danielle
2022-08-11 Minnesota
2022-08-11 Minnesota
Francis, Patrick Allen vs Puck, Brandon
2022-08-03 Minnesota
2022-08-03 Minnesota
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs Estate of John F. Shane
2022-08-02 Minnesota
2022-08-02 Minnesota
Ford Motor Credit Company Llc vs Belmore, Tiffany L
2022-08-01 Minnesota
2022-08-01 Minnesota
Grunwald, Alyssa Lorraine Formerly Known As Scharver, Alyssa Lorraine vs Grunwald, Justin Richard
2022-08-01 Minnesota
2022-08-01 Minnesota
MIDWEST BONDING, LLC vs Selham, Carrie
2022-08-01 Minnesota
2022-08-01 Minnesota
Grinnell Select Insurance Company vs Kipka, Tanner
2022-08-01 Minnesota
2022-08-01 Minnesota
Kern, Brianna Rose Formerly Known As Franek, Brianna Rose vs Kern, Shane Edward
2022-07-27 Minnesota
2022-07-27 Minnesota
Cavallero, Stacy Lynn vs Cavallero, Christopher Charles
2022-07-25 Minnesota
2022-07-25 Minnesota
Fairview Mobile Home Court, Llc vs Meijia, Gladys
2022-07-25 Minnesota
2022-07-25 Minnesota
Credit Corp Solutions, Inc. vs Panitzke, Troy
2022-07-22 Minnesota
2022-07-22 Minnesota
Credit Corp Solutions, Inc. vs Becker, Victoria
2022-07-22 Minnesota
2022-07-22 Minnesota
Gulbranson, Chad Milo vs Gulbranson, Sherry Lee
2022-07-22 Minnesota
2022-07-22 Minnesota
Olson, Ronald Lee vs Schwichtenberg Olson, Virginia Ann
2022-07-22 Minnesota
2022-07-22 Minnesota
Backes, Hunter Mckenzie vs Klemish, Jena Marie
2022-07-18 Minnesota
2022-07-18 Minnesota
Us Bank National Association vs Johnson, Blake
2022-07-18 Minnesota
2022-07-18 Minnesota
Steinhofer, Alisha vs Fox, Rosalie
2022-07-18 Minnesota
2022-07-18 Minnesota
Wolbeck, Lisa Marie Now Known As Ritter, Lisa Marie vs
2022-07-15 Minnesota
2022-07-15 Minnesota
Hanson, Avery Jo vs
2022-07-13 Minnesota
2022-07-13 Minnesota
Achmann, Kelly vs
2022-07-13 Minnesota
2022-07-13 Minnesota
Calabash Properties vs Bieringer, Jenifer
2022-07-12 Minnesota
2022-07-12 Minnesota
CULLIGAN vs Simon, Nancy
2022-07-08 Minnesota
2022-07-08 Minnesota
Boseman Health Hospital vs Crisman, Rebecca P
2022-07-08 Minnesota
2022-07-08 Minnesota
St. Cloud Foot & Ankle Center, PA vs Garza, Vanessa
2022-07-08 Minnesota
2022-07-08 Minnesota
Brown, David A. vs Brown, Dewey Landos
2022-06-30 Minnesota
2022-06-30 Minnesota
Westlund, CAITLIN Marie|westlund, Alissa Rae Now Known as Reed, Alix Faolan vs (Na)
2022-06-13 Minnesota
2022-06-13 Minnesota
Bauer, Angela vs Bauer, Barry John
2022-06-10 Minnesota
2022-06-10 Minnesota
Stone, Jon D. vs STONE, JAY LEE
2022-06-07 Minnesota
2022-06-07 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs BOYER, ADAM
2022-05-14 Minnesota
2022-05-14 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Petersen, Bryan
2022-05-14 Minnesota
2022-05-14 Minnesota
State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety vs Miller, James
2022-03-14 Minnesota
2022-03-14 Minnesota
Edgerton, David Earl, Jr. vs Edgerton, Rachel Renee
2022-02-24 Minnesota
2022-02-24 Minnesota
(Na) vs Brandt, Joan Bernette
2022-02-16 Minnesota
2022-02-16 Minnesota
Todd County Dept - SOCIAL SERVICES vs Davidson, Pamela Christine
2022-02-08 Minnesota
2022-02-08 Minnesota
State Of Minnesota vs Kanieski, Dustin James
2022-01-24 Minnesota
2022-01-24 Minnesota
State Of Minnesota vs Tabatt, Kolby James
2022-01-24 Minnesota
2022-01-24 Minnesota
State Of Minnesota vs Robb, Randy Lee
2022-01-24 Minnesota
2022-01-24 Minnesota
Life Quest Chiropractic vs Jasmer, Cary
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
Center For Diagnostic Imaging vs Karnes, James
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
Center For Diagnostic Imaging vs Leonhardt, Corey
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
Center For Diagnostic Imaging vs Lombard, Ida
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
NORTHERN EYE CENTER vs Matthews, Harold F
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
Culligan vs Meacham, Bruce
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat vs Rosa, Domingo Gomez
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
Northwestern Energy vs Crisman, Rebecca P
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
State Of Minnesota vs Beach, Bradley Richard
2022-01-20 Minnesota
2022-01-20 Minnesota
Jonas, Brandelyn Laine vs Jonas, Cody Randall
2022-01-18 Minnesota
2022-01-18 Minnesota
Kortie, Elizabeth vs Michels, Matthew J.
2022-01-18 Minnesota
2022-01-18 Minnesota
Oliphant Financial, Llc vs Betsinger, Stacy J.
2022-01-14 Minnesota
2022-01-14 Minnesota
Credit Service Intl Corp vs Wren-Gray, Cynthia
2022-01-13 Minnesota
2022-01-13 Minnesota
Credit Service Intl Corp vs Tesch, Danielle Justine
2022-01-13 Minnesota
2022-01-13 Minnesota
Credit Service Intl Corp vs Meyers, Angela
2022-01-13 Minnesota
2022-01-13 Minnesota
Todd County Dept - SOCIAL SERVICES vs BROKKE, MICHAEL JAMES
2022-01-04 Minnesota
2022-01-04 Minnesota
Kelley, Jeffrey vs Kelley, Gregory A
2022-01-04 Minnesota
2022-01-04 Minnesota
Epling, Alan Edward vs Commissioner Of Public Safety
2022-01-03 Minnesota
2022-01-03 Minnesota
State Of Minnesota vs Elliott, Ronald Steven
2022-01-03 Minnesota
2022-01-03 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Kircher, Gerald
2021-12-21 Minnesota
2021-12-21 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Schoenborn, Craig H
2021-12-21 Minnesota
2021-12-21 Minnesota
Klimek Bros. Well Drilling, Inc. vs Wohlman, Melvin
2021-12-20 Minnesota
2021-12-20 Minnesota
Sencion, Elvys vs Almanzar, Martha Elia
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Jimenez, Armando
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Kern, Bonnie Lynn
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Roden, Noel Nancy
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Credit Service Intl Corp vs Dulas, Jonathan
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Lopez Villavicencio, Antonio vs Almanzar, Martha Elia
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Valdez, Nelson
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Moore, Ashley
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Range Credit Bureau Inc vs Valencia, Ernesto
2021-12-13 Minnesota
2021-12-13 Minnesota
Bruder, Nick vs Wettstein, Nicole
2021-11-18 Minnesota
2021-11-18 Minnesota
Sanchez Contreras, Davey vs 2006 Ford F150 VIN 1FTPX14V56NB56729
2021-11-12 Minnesota
2021-11-12 Minnesota
Sanchez Contreras, Davey vs 792.00 US CURRENCY, $
2021-11-12 Minnesota
2021-11-12 Minnesota
Hurtig, Tina vs Bhogadia, Sean
2021-11-12 Minnesota
2021-11-12 Minnesota
Miklavcich, Mary Susan vs Miklavcich, Susan Carol
2021-11-11 Minnesota
2021-11-11 Minnesota
Unger, Dave vs Jameson, Samuel Robert Charles
2021-11-11 Minnesota
2021-11-11 Minnesota
Midwest Bonding, Llc vs Soiseth, Lindsey
2021-11-04 Minnesota
2021-11-04 Minnesota
Goehring, Madison Leigh vs Oak Ridge Mhc, Llc
2021-11-02 Minnesota
2021-11-02 Minnesota
DNF Associates LLC vs Wenzel, Susan P
2021-10-29 Minnesota
2021-10-29 Minnesota
Nelson, Justin vs Messer, Nic
2021-10-28 Minnesota
2021-10-28 Minnesota
Higley, Ryan vs MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2021-10-27 Minnesota
2021-10-27 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Wysocki, Amanda
2021-10-26 Minnesota
2021-10-26 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Bruder, Jennifer
2021-10-26 Minnesota
2021-10-26 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Carey, Brandi
2021-10-26 Minnesota
2021-10-26 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Johnson, Ethan
2021-10-26 Minnesota
2021-10-26 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Meacham, Bruce
2021-10-26 Minnesota
2021-10-26 Minnesota
Lvnv Funding, Llc vs Morehouse, Barbara
2021-10-26 Minnesota
2021-10-26 Minnesota
Peden, Connor Emery Now Known As Bingham, Connor Brian vs (Na)
2021-10-22 Minnesota
2021-10-22 Minnesota
Becker, Linda vs Lindell, Malissa
2021-10-20 Minnesota
2021-10-20 Minnesota
S & P Loan Co vs Bruns, Alexis Rose
2021-10-18 Minnesota
2021-10-18 Minnesota
Cabrillo, Gail vs CC Morgan, LLC
2021-10-14 Minnesota
2021-10-14 Minnesota
Jagush, Geraldine vs Krisak, Kristine
2021-10-13 Minnesota
2021-10-13 Minnesota
Fairview Health Services vs Husom, Rock
2021-10-12 Minnesota
2021-10-12 Minnesota
Fairview Health Services vs Klimek, Dawn L
2021-10-12 Minnesota
2021-10-12 Minnesota
Essentia Health vs Christensen, Brandon K
2021-10-12 Minnesota
2021-10-12 Minnesota
Fitzgerald, Laureen Kay vs Lindau, Gordon
2021-10-08 Minnesota
2021-10-08 Minnesota
Swanson, Derrick Lee vs 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, VIN 1GNDT13S342220911
2021-10-08 Minnesota
2021-10-08 Minnesota
Williams, Richard A. vs Winter, Derrold
2021-10-06 Minnesota
2021-10-06 Minnesota
STRUCHEN, RONALD ROBERT vs 2007 Saturn Aura
2021-09-28 Minnesota
2021-09-28 Minnesota
Kuhlmann, William Edward vs KUHLMANN, MATTHEW JAY
2021-09-27 Minnesota
2021-09-27 Minnesota
Credit Service Intl Corp vs Pierce, Billy Joe
2021-09-20 Minnesota
2021-09-20 Minnesota
Credit Service Intl Corp vs Masog, Justin
2021-09-20 Minnesota
2021-09-20 Minnesota
Credit Service Intl Corp vs Holm, William
2021-09-20 Minnesota
2021-09-20 Minnesota
Bakken, Earl A vs Oyster, Robb
2021-09-08 Minnesota
2021-09-08 Minnesota
Smith, Leonard vs SMITH, DELORES MINNIE
2021-09-02 Minnesota
2021-09-02 Minnesota
HARTUNG, JESSE DAVID vs Commissioner of Public Safety
2021-08-17 Minnesota
2021-08-17 Minnesota
North Star Mutual Insurance Company vs Rodriguez, Vanessa
2021-08-11 Minnesota
2021-08-11 Minnesota

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