HONORABLE ALAN F



HONORABLE ALAN F. PENDLETON

(Retired October 14, 2015)

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

PO Box 5444, Hopkins, Minnesota, 55343

763-498-1508 (cell)

RESUME

I. EDUCATION 2

II PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2

III. TRAINING PRESENTATIONS 3

Law Enforcement Training 3

Attorney and Court Personnel Training 6

Judicial Training 9

IV. PUBLICATIONS 10

Handbooks, Video & Training Updates ……………………………………………..10

Articles 11

V. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS 13

VI. MOCK TRIAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION 15

VII. AWARDS AND ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 18

NOTE: Entries appearing in blue represent events and activities occurring after my November 10th, 1999 appointment to the 10th Judicial District Court Bench.

I. EDUCATION

DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Des Moines, Iowa, Juris Doctor Degree. May 1980.

Drake Law review, Deans List, Legal Research Service, Legal Clinic, Trial Internship, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING: GRADUATE OF:

1. Train the Trainer, Judicial Faculty Development Institute, Minnesota Judicial Branch, Gainey Conference Center, Owatonna, Minnesota, June 27 – 30, 2011.

2. Train the Trainer Faculty Workshop, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, National Judicial College, Reno, Nevada, March 22 – 27, 2003.

3. Trial Court Leadership and Governance Program, Trial Court Leadership Center, Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona. January 28 – 30, 2002.

4. National Judicial Orientation Program For New Judges, National Judicial College,

Reno, Nevada, October 29 – November 9, 2001.

5. Judicial College for New Judges, Minnesota Judicial Orientation Program,

St. Paul, MN. May 1 - 5, 2000.

6. National College of District Attorneys. Violent Gang Prosecution Course, Baltimore Maryland. April 6-10, 1997.

7. National College of District Attorneys. Trial Evidence Course, Reno NV. Oct 14-18, 1993.

8. National College of District Attorneys. Experienced Prosecutor Course, Monterey CA. February 24-28, 1991.

9. Northwestern University Traffic Institute, Northwestern University. Vehicular Homicide/DWI Course, Chicago IL. July 22-26, 1989.

10. National College of District Attorneys. Prosecution of Violent Crimes Course, San Diego CA. April 16-20, 1989.

11. National College of District Attorneys. Prosecution of Child Sex Abuse Cases, San Francisco CA. March 15-19, 1985.

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY, Bemidji, Minnesota, B.S. Degree 1977, Graduated with Honors,

Cum Laude, Swimming National All American. In 2004 I received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Bemidji State University Alumni Association. September 24th, 2004.

EAST HIGH SCHOOL, Duluth, Minnesota. 1970-1973.

II. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE (After 16 years on the bench retired at age 61), TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, 1999 to October 14, 2015. Chambered in Elk River, Sherburne County from 1999 to October 2008. Transferred Chambers to Anoka County in October 2008. The Tenth Judicial District is the 2nd largest District in the State comprised of the following eight Counties: Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright. Sherburne County Senior Judge and Chief Administrative Judge from Jan 2001 to Jan 2003. As a general jurisdiction judge I had jurisdiction over all manners of civil and criminal cases. Extensive litigation experience.

ANOKA COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, Anoka, Minnesota. April 1984 to April 1986. November 1988 to November 11, 1999. Senior Assistant County Attorney, Felony Trial Division; Backup to Criminal Division Head of Operations; Responsible for prosecution of felony cases ranging from property offenses to First Degree Murder; Prepare and present cases to the Anoka County Grand Jury; Attorney in charge of child sex abuse prosecutions, 1984-1986; Attorney in charge of police, investigator and attorney training, 1988 to 1999; County Attorney Liaison for Sentencing Guidelines, Criminal legislation and rules; Attorney in charge of “Early Case Disposition” (ECD) program, February 1998 to 1999; Attorney in charge of Hennepin County conflict case involving the Minneapolis Holidazzle Parade death investigation; Extensive jury trial experience (lead attorney in over 100 jury trails including several complex single, double and bifurcated 1st degree Murder prosecutions).

SCHWEBEL, GOETZ AND SIEBEN, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 1987 to November 1988.

Civil Trial Attorney, Specialized in personal injury, products liability and wrongful death litigation.

ROBINS, ZELLE, LARSON AND KAPLAN, Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 1986 to August 1987. Trial Attorney, General Civil Litigation Department; Specialized in insurance defense, subrogation and products liability litigation.

WINONA COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, Winona, Minnesota. January 1982 to April 1984.

Assistant County Attorney, Civil and Criminal Divisions; Responsible for prosecution of all juvenile, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and selected felony cases; Represented county in state civil lawsuits, civil commitment proceedings and federal law suits alleging violations of the Federal Civil Rights Act; Significant jury trial experience.

METROPOLITAN LEGAL CLINIC, Minneapolis, Minnesota. December 1980 to January 1982.

Trial Attorney, Provided legal representation to low-income persons; specialized in criminal defense, family law and landlord-tenant disputes.

III. TRAINING PRESENTATIONS

Law Enforcement Training:

Lecturer, Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Motor Vehicle Searches, Criminal Interdiction program sponsored by The Minnesota State Patrol, Anoka County Sheriff’s Department, Blaine, May 21, 2013.

Lecturer, Criminal Legislation and Case Update, P.O.S.T. Certified In-Service Training Seminar. Various Anoka County Training sites. Sept. 15,16,17,20,23,29,30, 1999.

Lecturer, Criminal Legislation and Minnesota’s New Methamphetamine Drug Problem, P.O.S.T. Certified In-Service Training Seminar for the Mankato Police Department, August 24, September 21, October 14 and 19, 1998.

Lecturer, Criminal and Narcotics Law Update, P.O.S.T. certified Police and Investigator Training Seminar. Anoka County Training Center. Sept. 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30, 1998.

Lecturer, Jail Detention Issues and Mandatory Hold for Court Provisions, In-Service Training Seminar for Anoka County Jail Supervisors. Anoka County Court House. April 15, 1998.

Lecturer, Crime Scene Concerns From A Prosecutor Perspective, Training Seminar For Wright County Sheriff’s Department. Wright County Court House. March 27, 1998.

Lecturer, New Legislation for Police Officers, P.O.S.T. Certified In-Service Training Seminar for the Bloomington Police Department, February 11, 28, 25, 1998.

Lecturer, Drafting and Executing Search Warrants for Police, Four-hour P.O.S.T. approved training seminar. Anoka Hennepin Technical College, December 11, 1997.

Lecturer, Criminal and DWI Legislation, P.O.S.T. Certified In-Service Training Seminar for the Mankato Police Department, September 22, October 20, and November 17, 1997.

Lecturer, 1997 Criminal Law Update; Analysis of DWI Omnibus Crime Bill, P.O.S.T. Certified Police and Investigator Training Seminar. Anoka County Training Center. Sept. 23-25, 30 and October 1, 2 1997.

Facilitator, 1997 DWI/Traffic Safety Law Satellite Training Seminar, Sponsored through the MCAA and the Department of Public Safety. Anoka County Government Center, Sept 18, 1997.

Adjunct Professor, Taught a series of classes for the Century College Law Enforcement Training Department, "Legal Updates; Warrantless Motor Vehicle Searches; Search Warrants", Century College, White Bear Lake MN. Fall and Winter 1996; Spring and Fall 1997.

Lecturer, Introduction to Search Warrants, B.C.A. Sponsored Law Enforcement Training Seminar, Midway Sheraton Hotel, St. Paul MN. May 7, 1997.

Lecturer, Search and Seizure Law, Annual Training Seminar for Anoka County Law Enforcement Agencies, Coon Rapids Civic Center, Coon Rapids MN. January 21-24, 1997.

Lecturer, 1996 Legislative and Case Law Update, In-service Training Seminar for the Bloomington Police Department, Bloomington MN. October 23, 30 & November 6, 1996.

Lecturer, Arson Investigations, B.C.A. Arson Investigation Training Seminar, Anoka Hennepin Technical College. October 11, 1996.

Lecturer, Criminal Legislation 1996, P.O.S.T. Certified Police and Investigator Training Seminar, Anoka County Training Center. September 17, 18, 24, 25 and October 1, 3, 1996.

Facilitator, 1996 DWI/Traffic Safety Law Satellite Training Seminar, Anoka County Government Center. September 19, 1996.

Lecturer, Criminal Law Update and Felony Investigations, In-service Training Seminar for the Mankato Police Department. July 29, August 12, September 16, 1996.

Lecturer, Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Searches, In-service Training Seminar for the Brooklyn Center Police Department. May 28, 1996.

Lecturer, Child Sex Abuse Investigations - Legal Update, Minnesota Sex Crimes Investigators Association Fall Workshop", Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN. October 13, 1995.

Lecturer, 1995 Criminal Legislation and Case Law Update, P.O.S.T. Certified Anoka County Law Enforcement Training Seminar, Coon Rapids Civic Center. Sept 18, 24 - 26, 1995.

Lecturer, Warrantless Motor Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Annual Meeting, St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, Minnesota. April 25, 1995.

Lecturer for the Following P.O.S.T. Approved 1994 In-Service Police Training Seminars:

1. Mankato Police Department, Criminal Legislation Update – 1994, Mankato MN. October 11, November 19, December 5, 1994.

2. Circle Pines Police Department, Warrantless Motor Vehicle Searches, Oct.21, 1994.

3. Bloomington Police Department, Criminal Legislation Update - 1994, Bloomington MN. November 23, 30, December 7, 1994.

Lecturer, Obtaining & Executing Search Warrants, Anti-Vehicle Crime Association of Minnesota, Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington MN. September 21, 1994.

Moderator, DWI & Traffic Safety Law, Teleconference Satellite Training Seminar - Department of Public Safety, Anoka County Government Center. May 26, 1994.

Lecturer, Criminal Legislation & Recent Supreme Court Decisions, Minnesota Chiefs of Police

Association Annual Meeting, Radisson South, Bloomington MN. March 23, 1994.

Lecturer, Search Warrants, Minnesota State Highway Patrol, Arden Hills Training Center, Arden Hills MN. September 8, 1993.

Instructor for the Following P.O.S.T. Certified 1989-1994 Police Training Seminars:

1. Criminal Legislation 1994, Anoka County Training Center. September 7-12, 1994.

2. Motor Vehicles: Stops, Warrantless Searches, Seizures. Anoka County Training Center. April 26, 27, 28; May 3, 4, 5, 1994.

3. Criminal Legislation 1993, Anoka County Training Center. September 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 1993.

4. Criminal Legislation 1992; Domestic Abuse Restraining Orders; and Drug Recognition Experts, Anoka County Training Center. September 8-13, 1992.

5. Confessions and Interrogations, Bunker Hills Training Center, Anoka County. July 23, 1992.

6. Warrantless Searches and Seizures, Bunker Hills Training Center, Anoka County. April 18, 1991.

7. Warrantless Arrests, Bunker Hills Training Center, Anoka County. January, 1991.

8. Criminal Legislation 1990; Sharp Edge Weapons; Rape Victim Sensitivity, Anoka County Training Center. September 18, 20, 25 & October 4, 9, 11, 1990.

9. Advanced Lecture on Confessions and Interrogations, Bunker Hills Training Center, Anoka County. April 17, 1990.

10. Confession Law and the Fifth Amendment, Bunker Hills Training Center, Anoka County. Jan. 18, 1990.

11. 1989 OMNibus Crime Bill, Anoka County Training Center. September 19, 21, 26 & October 12, 17, 19, 1989.

Lecturer, Homicide Investigations, Law Enforcement Course, North Hennepin Community College. May 13, 1992.

Lecturer, Relationship between Prosecutor and Police, North Hennepin Community College, Law Enforcement Course. May 23, 1990.

Lecturer, Death Scene Searches, Anoka County Police & Investigator Training Seminar on Death Scene Investigations. Bunker Hills Training Center, Anoka County. February, 1999.

Attorney and Court Personnel Training:

Speaker, Electronic Evidence and the Foolproof Hearsay Test, 36th Annual Family Law Institute, March 23, 2015.

Speaker, Admissibility of Statements of Children in Divorce and Child Custody Hearings, Family Law League, Kieran’s Restaurant, October 24, 2014.

Speaker (Three Separate Presentations): Admissibility of Electronic Evidence; Criminal Pre-Trial Judicial Best Practices; Search Warrants – 10 Rules That Every Attorney Should Know, Criminal Justice Institute, MSBA, St. Paul River Centre, St. Paul, MN, Aug 25-26, 2014.

Speaker, Admission of Electronic Evidence, 10th Annual Suburban Hennepin County Prosecutors’ Association CLE, Bloomington Fire Station, Bloomington, MN, May 30, 2014; and The Anoka County Bar Association, Noon CLE Program, July 16, 2014.

Speaker, Admissibility of Electronic Evidence, Statements of Children and the Fool-Proof Hearsay Test, Annual Family Law Conference, Minnesota State Bar association (MSBA), St. Paul River Centre, St. Paul, MN, March 26, 2014.

Speaker, Disposition, Entry of Conviction, and Sentencing, Annual Convention, Minnesota Association for Court Management (MACM) Mankato, MN, October 23, 2013.

Speaker, Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Searches, 9th Annual Suburban Hennepin County Prosecutors Association CLE, Bloomington, MN May 17, 2013.

Webcam Presentation: Seven Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment under Which a Warrantless Motor Vehicle Search May Be Justified, Minnesota CLE, St. Paul, March 20, 2013.

Speaker, Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Searches – Interactive Training from the Street, MSBA, Live Presentation with state-wide video replays, MN CLE Conference Center, Minneapolis, Feb. 12, 2013.

Speaker, Fourth Amendment Warrantless Search Issues, Anoka County Bar Association noon CLE Program, January 23, 2013.

Speaker, Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Searches, Teamsters Local 320 Public Defenders CLE, 3001 University Ave, Minneapolis, MN, January 18, 2013.

Speaker, Unraveling The Mysteries of the Grand Jury, Minnesota Association for Court Management (MACM) Annual Conference, Holiday Inn, Duluth, October 10-12, 2013.

Speaker, Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Searches, Criminal Justice Institute, MSBA, St. Paul River Centre, St. Paul, MN, August 27, 2012.

Speaker, The Five Most Common Mistakes Made By Attorneys and Judges, Anoka County Bar Association Noon CLE Program, Anoka County Government Center, May 30, 2012.

Speaker, Criminal Pre-Trial Checklist and Judicial Guidelines on Voir Dire, Washington County Bar Association Noon CLE Program, Washington County Courthouse, Stillwater, MN. April 6, 2012.

Speaker, Do’s and Don’ts From The Bench: Criminal Trial Ethics, Criminal Law Trial School, Criminal Law Section, MN State Bar Association, Minneapolis, MN. March 9, 2012.

Speaker, Pre-Trial Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education (C.L.E.) Seminar, MN State Bar Association, Minneapolis, MN. February 14, 2012.

Speaker, Voir Dire Limitations – The Good Old Days of ‘Free For All’ Voir Dire Are Gone, Criminal Justice Institute, MSBA, St. Paul River Centre, St. Paul, MN, August 23, 2011.

Speaker, Technology Induced Mistrials – Juror Internet Research During Trials, Criminal Justice Institute, Minnesota CLE, St. Paul River Centre, St. Paul, MN, August 24, 2009.

Speaker, The DWI Trial, Continuing Legal Education (C.L.E.) Seminar, MN State Bar Association, Minneapolis, MN. November 13, 2003.

Speaker, The Evidence Factor – Using Courtroom Technology for Evidentiary Display, Minnesota CLE, Minneapolis, MN. March 31, 2003.

Speaker, Staggered Sentences in DWI Cases and an Introduction to Courtroom Technology, Criminal Justice Institute, Minnesota CLE, Bloomington, MN, August 9, 2002.

Speaker, A View From The Bench; Things You Need To Know, Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Lunch Seminar, Minneapolis, MN. March 28, 2002.

Faculty Member, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Use of Technology in the Courtroom, Northland Inn Executive Conference Center, Brooklyn Park, MN. Oct 29, 2000.

Faculty Member, Civil Litigation Week - The Anatomy of a Trial, Minnesota CLE, Minneapolis, MN. October 26, 2000.

Lecturer, 1999 Criminal Legislation Update, MSBA Criminal Law Section, Minnesota Law Center, Mpls, MN. October 1, 1999.

Lecturer, 15 Significant 1999 Criminal Law Changes, Anoka County Bar Association, Anoka, MN. Sept. 29, 1999.

Lecturer, Warrantless Motor Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (MILE), Radisson South Hotel, Minneapolis, MN. July 15, 1999.

Lecturer, Crime 99 - Technology, Law Enforcement and Litigation, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (MILE), Hyatt Whitney Hotel, Minneapolis, MN. May 21, 1999.

Lecturer, Use of Computer Technology in Criminal Jury Trials, MSBA Criminal Law Section, Minnesota Law Center, Minneapolis, MN. March 22, 1999.

Adjunct Professor, Criminal Law Trial Practicum, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Fall semester, 1998. Co-authored textbook with Professor John Sonsteng.

Lecturer, Motor Vehicle Stops, DWI training seminar, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (MILE), Midway Sheraton Hotel, St. Paul, MN. July 16, 1998.

Lecturer, Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing Arguments, Minnesota County Attorneys Association Annual Meeting. Embassy Suites Hotel, Bloomington, MN, November 21, 1997.

Lecturer, Prosecution and Defense of Drunk Driving Cases, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (MILE), Midway Sheraton Hotel, St. Paul MN. July 19, 1997.

Lecturer, Implications for Prosecutors of Proposed Criminal Code Changes, 1996 Minnesota County Attorneys Association Annual Meeting, St. Paul MN. November 21, 1996.

Lecturer, Use of Multi-media Computer Graphics in Criminal Jury Trials, C.L.E. Approved Training Seminar, Anoka County Government Center. October 24, 1996.

Lecturer, Computer Graphics in the Courtroom, Urban County Attorneys Association Training Seminar, Bunker Hills Activity Center, Andover, MN. January 26, 1996.

Adjunct Professor (graded/critiqued student assignments), Criminal Law, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Fall semester, 1995.

Lecturer, Answers to Teenage Legal Questions, Continuing Legal Education (C.L.E.) Lunch Seminar, Hennepin County Bar Association - New Lawyers Section. November 1, 1994.

Lecturer, Update on 1993 Criminal, Juvenile & Traffic Law, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minneapolis MN. November 3, 1993.

Faculty Member, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Regional Training Programs.

1. Opening Statements, Northland Inn Executive Conference Center, Brooklyn Park MN. November 7, 1996.

2. Closing Arguments, Northland Inn Executive Conference Center, Brooklyn Park MN. November 9, 1994.

3. Direct, Cross Examination & Opening Statements, Northland Inn Executive Conference Center, Brooklyn Park MN. November 5, 1993.

4. Direct and Cross Examination of Experts and Lay Witnesses, Northland Inn Executive Conference Center, Brooklyn Park MN. November 9, 10, 1992.

5. Proper Use of Trial Exhibits, Scanticon Conference Center, Plymouth MN. November 6, 1990.

Prosecution Panelist, Acquaintance Rape, University of Minnesota Law School Seminar. U of M Law School, Minneapolis MN. October 30, 1992.

Lecturer, Trial Tactics - From Voir Dire to Closing Arguments, Minnesota County Attorneys Association Training Seminar. Hotel Sofitel, Bloomington MN. May 1985.

Judicial Training:

Presenter, Criminal Appeal Triggers, 2011 Annual Conference of Judges, Airport Marriott, Bloomington, December 8, 2011.

Presenter, Pre-Trial Best Practices and Judicial Guidelines on Voir Dire, 2011 Annual Conference of Judges, Airport Marriott, Bloomington, December 8, 2011.

Presenter, Courtroom Technology, Minnesota District Judges Association Annual Meeting. Federal Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN. December 5th, 2003.

Co-Faculty Structured Sentencing for the Repeat DUI Offender, Annual Conference for Judges Minneapolis Airport Marriott, Bloomington. December 4, 2002.

Critiquing Judge, Evidence Practicum, National Judicial Orientation Program, National Judicial College for New Judges, Reno, Nevada, November 2, 2001.

Faculty Assistant, Evidence Practicum, National Judicial Orientation Program, National Judicial College for New Judges, Reno, Nevada, November 2, 2001.

Participant, Minnesota Judicial College, Bail Issues, Northland Inn Executive Conference Center,

Brooklyn Park MN. May 17, 1993.

IV. PUBLICATIONS

Handbooks, Video and Training Updates:

Author, MINNESOTA JUDICIAL TRAINING & EDUCATION BLOG, August 2014 to Present. Judge Pendleton is the creator and site manager for the award winning Minnesota Judicial Training & Education Blog located at . The Blog is the official repository of all past and present "Minnesota Judicial Training Updates." The Blog also serves as a "one stop" judicial resource library with hyperlinks to all major legal search engines; state statutes, court rules, Minnesota and Federal constitutions, Sentencing Guidelines, and numerous training manuals.

Author, MINNESOTA JUDICIAL TRAINING UPDATES, January 2010 to Present. Distributed bi-weekly to over 1000 Judicial Offices, including District Court Judges, City and County Attorneys, Public Defenders, U of M Law School and members of the private bar. The Judicial Training Updates are designed to be short, concise, easy to read judicial tips covering basic issues that every judge (and attorney) should know.

Author, CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL JUDGE’S MANUAL, Published by Minnesota CLE and distributed to all attendees at the Annual Criminal Justice Institute, District Court Judges, Minnesota County Attorneys Association, State Public Defenders Office and the U of M Law School. August, 2013, St. Paul, MN.

Author, MINNESOTA JAIL CREDIT MANUAL, December 2012, adopted by the Minnesota Sheriffs Association and distributed to all county jail facilities, Community Corrections probation departments, Department of Corrections, Minnesota County Attorneys Association and the State Public Defender. The Manual is intended to establish state wide consistency in jail credit practices.

Author, MINNESOTA HANDBOOK ON MOTOR VEHICLES: STOPS, WARRANTLESS SEARCHES, SEIZURES, August 2012. Published by ‘Minnesota CLE’. The Handbook was designed to provide judges, attorneys and law enforcement agencies with a comprehensive reference guide to the laws governing motor vehicle stops & warrantless vehicle searches.

Co-Author, MINNESOTA DWI HANDBOOK, Chapter 14, The Trial, Minnesota State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, Published Fall 2002.

Writer & Director, Videotape Training Program, MOTOR VEHICLES: STOPS, WARRANTLESS SEARCHES, SEIZURES, Designed to be used in conjunction with the Handbook on Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Searches noted above. March 1994. Produced by the Anoka County Attorney’s Office and funded through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Drug Policy.

Author, ANOKA COUNTY ATTORNEY TRAINING UPDATES, January 1991 thru December 1999. Distributed bi-weekly to over 300 law enforcement agencies, Anoka County District Court Judges, assistant county and city attorneys, public defender’s office, and numerous county law libraries. Topics range from substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional law, law enforcement issues and trial evidence.

Author, MINNESOTA CRIMINAL ELEMENTS HANDBOOK, Published annually from 1992 through 1998 by the Minnesota County Attorneys Association. The Elements Handbook was designed to provide attorneys, educational facilities and law enforcement agencies with a comprehensive reference guide to the basic statutory elements for most felony offenses and selected misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses.

Author, CRIMINAL LEGISLATION HANDBOOK, Published and distributed annually from 1990 to 1998 through the Minnesota County Attorney’s Office to numerous law enforcement agencies, state public defender’s office, county department of corrections and all 87 county attorney offices.

Co-Author, CRIMINAL LAW TRIAL PRACTICUM, Text book for the felony portion of a Law School course on Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy. Scheduled for National Publication during the fall 1999 school year. Co-authored with Professor John Sonsteng.

Revision Author, IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES, Minnesota County Attorneys Association Peace Officer Training Manual, Section 9, August 1990.

Author, TRIAL ISSUES: EFFECTIVE VOIR DIRE, OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS, PRESENTATION OF YOUR WITNESS, AND CROSS EXAMINATION OF DEFENSE WITNESSES, Training manual published through the Anoka County Attorney's Office and distributed by the MCAA to all 87 County Attorney Offices. May 1985.

Articles:

Author, CRIMINAL MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 64, May/June 2015.

Author, EVIDENTIARY RULINGS, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 48, February 2015.

Author, ALFORD PLEA OF GUILTY, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, November 2014.

Author, OFP HEARING TESTIMONY, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 64, September 2014.

Author, CROSS-EXAMINATION, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 64, August 2014.

Author, OFP & HRO HEARINGS, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 72, June 2014.

Author, IMMIGRATION FACTS EVERY JUDGE AND ATTORNEY SHOULD KNOW, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, April 2014.

Author, COVER ARTICLE: ADMISSIBILITY OF ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE - A NEW EVIDENTIARY FRONTIER, Bench & Bar Magazine: MSBA, October 2013.

Note: A revised federal version of this article will be distributed to attendees at a Federal CLE Seminar Sponsored by the Federal Bar Association’s Committee on the Federal Rules of Evidence, scheduled for early 2014 in Alexandrea Virginia.

Author, DEPRIVATION OF LAWFUL JAIL CREDIT, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, September 2013.

Author, THE FOOL-PROOF HEARSAY TEST, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, July 2013.

Author, CHILD SUPPORT & THE IRS, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 80, May/June 2013.

Author, COVER ARTICLE: MOTOR VEHICLE STOPS: A FOUR STEP ANALYSIS EVERY ATTORNEY SHOULD KNOW, Bench & Bar Magazine: MSBA, September 2012.

Author, UNSPECIFIED FELONY CONVICTIONS, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, July 2012.

Author, 36 AND 48 HOUR RULES, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 48, September 2011.

Author, FELONY SENTENCING, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, July 2011.

Author, PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPUTES, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 48, March 2011.

Author, PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 64, January 2011.

Author, TELEPHONIC SEARCH WARRANTS, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, December 2010.

Author, LOTHENBACH PLEA, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, November 2010.

Author, BATSON CHALLENGES, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 56, October 2010.

Author, FINALIZING DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 48, August 2010.

Author, PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT, Bench & Bar: Tips & Traps, Official Publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Page 64, July 2010.

Author, THE SHERBURNE COUNTY ELECTRONIC COURTROOM – A SHORT INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY AND SUGGESTED PRACTICES: Sherburne County Government Center, May 2002.

Author, WARRANTLESS ARRESTS AND DETENTION; 36 AND 48 HOUR RULE - A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE, Minnesota Sheriff, Vol. 33, No. 1, page 25, Winter/Spring 1995.

Author, WARRANTLESS MOTOR VEHICLE SEARCHES: PROBABLE CAUSE SEARCH FOR EVIDENCE, Minnesota Police Journal, Vol. 68, No. 2, page 68, April 1995.

Author, WARRANTLESS ARRESTS, MN Police Journal, Vol.67, page 44, Dec.1994.

Author, RECORDING CUSTODIAL INTERROGATIONS - NEW MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT RULE, Minnesota Police Journal, Vol. 67, No. 5, P 30, October 1994.

Contributor - Law Enforcement & Criminal Law Training Articles:

1. Hennepin County Sheriff's Dept Monthly Law Enforcement Bulletin. Nov 1992 -1995.

2. Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (L.E.C.C.) monthly newsletter, published through the U.S. Attorney's Office. September 1993 - 1995.

3. Minnesota State Bar Association Criminal Law Section Quarterly Newsletter, "Criminal Law News." Quarterly criminal law training articles. December 1993 - 1995.

Author, CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE, Minnesota Trial Lawyer, Vol. 7, No. 3. May-June 1982.

V. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Member, Tenth Judicial District Technology Committee, July 2012 to October 2015.

Member, Judicial Development and Education Committee, This committee designs and implements Judicial Training Programs for both new and experienced judges, Judicial Training and Education Division, July 2011 to July 2012.

Member, Walker Art Center, Directors Circle, 2006 to 2009.

Member Hennepin Theatre Trust, 2005 to 2008.

Member, State Elections Canvassing Board, Appointed by the Minnesota Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer, November 4, 2005.

Sherburne County E-Courtroom, Designed and helped implement the Minnesota State Court Systems first fully integrated, state of the art, electronic courtroom, opened to the public May 7th, 2002. I conducted public, professional and school educational tours from 2002 thru 2008.

Sherburne County Team Leader, The Children’s Justice Initiative. March 2002 thru March 2005.

Member, Minnesota Criminal Jury Instruction Committee, MN Supreme Court, 2001 thru 2005.

Member, Minnesota Judges Bench Book Committee, MN Supreme Court, Sept 2000 thru Jan 2005.

Member, Sherburne County Law Library Board, 2001 to 2005.

Member, 10th Judicial District Judicial Resource Committee, July 2000 thru Jan 2004.

Chief Administrative Judge, Sherburne County District Court from Jan 2001 to Jan 2003.

Chairperson, Sherburne County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, 2000 thru 2003.

Member, Sherburne County Security Committee, 2001 to 2003.

Member, 10th Judicial District Security Committee, 10th Judicial District, Dec 2000 thru Jan 2003.

Chairperson, Sherburne County Child Protection Committee, March 2000 thru Jan 2003.

Chairperson, 21st District Ethics Committee, Minnesota Lawyers Board of Professional Responsibility; Appointment approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court effective June 26, 1999 (resigned October 1999 due to judicial appointment).

Vice Chairperson, Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, July 1999 to October 1999. (Resigned October 1999 due to judicial appointment).

Treasurer, Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, July 1998 to July 1999.

Member, Criminal Investigator Certification Committee, MN Bureau of Criminal Investigation, April 1998 to Sept. 1998.

Member, Peace Officer Training Committee, Minnesota County Attorneys Association, January 1989 to October 1999.

Member, Public and Criminal Law Sections, Minnesota State Bar Association. 1991 to 1999.

Member, Non-Felony Review Committee, Minnesota County Attorneys Association. 1996 -1998.

Volunteer Attorney, Legal Advice Clinic, Minneapolis MN. January 1993 - 1997.

Media Spokesperson, Criminal Prosecution Expert, December 1993 to 1996. Minnesota State Bar Association Criminal Law Section, Legal Directory for Reporters.

Education Committee, Minnesota County Attorneys Association. Dec 1992 to Sept 1994.

Ethics Investigator, 21st District Ethics Committee, 1989 to 1995. Investigated and made recommendations to the State Board of Professional Responsibility on ethics complaints filed against District 21 attorneys.

Delegate, Anoka County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association Annual Convention, Duluth MN. May 1990.

Barrister, Warren E. Burger Inn of Court 1989-1990, The Inn of Court is a professional organization comprised of judges, lawyers, law professors and law students, designed to enhance the ethical and professional quality of legal advocacy in Minnesota.

Legislative Committee, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association. 1988-1990.

Task Force on Attorney Mobility, Minnesota State Bar Association. 1988.

Chairperson, Anoka County Child Sex Abuse Committee. 1984-1986.

Past and Present Professional Organizations:

Minnesota District Judges Association

American Bar Association

Minnesota Bar Association

Anoka County Bar Association

Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Minnesota County Attorneys Association

National District Attorneys Association

National College of District Attorneys Alumni

VI. MOCK TRIAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Mock Trial:

Judge, 2008 Minnesota High School Mock Trial Competition. Sponsored by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Elk River, February 12, 2008.

Judge, 2002 Minnesota High School Mock Trial Invitational Competition. Sponsored by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Elk River, January 25, 2002.

Judge, 2002 National High School Mock Trial Competition. Sponsored by the Minnesota State Bar Association, National Competition, St. Paul, MN. May 10, 2002.

Judge, 2002 Minnesota High School Regional Mock Trial Competition. Sponsored by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Regional Competition, Elk River, MN. January 31, 2002.

Judge, Hamline University National Mock Trial Tournament. St. Paul, MN. March 19, 1995

Coach, Hamline Law School Civil Mock Trial Team, 1989 to 1992. American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) Regional Competition, Lincoln NE, March 5-8, 1992, Regional Semi-finalists; and Regional Competition, Des Moines, Iowa, March 11, 1990.

Coach, Hamline Law School Criminal Mock Trial Team, 1990-1991. American Bar Association Regional Competition, Chicago IL. March 14-17, 1992.

Judge, Minnesota High School Regional Mock Trial Competition. Sponsored by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Regional Competition, Mpls, MN. February 13, 1992 and February 4, 1991.

Judge, National Moot Court Competition. Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association, University of MN Law School, November 19, 1993; Midwest Regional Competition, Minnesota Judicial Center. November 16, 1990.

Consultant, Hamline Law School Civil Mock Trial Team. 1988-1989.

Community Education:

Guest Speaker, State v. Jones Murder Trial, Elk River Rotary Club Luncheon, Elk River, MN, June 26, 2013.

Speaker, Criminal Justice System, St. Stephens Catholic Middle School (8th grade class) April 24, 2013, Anoka, MN.

Speaker, What is the Law, St. Francis Middle School (6th grade class) April 10, 2013.

Panelist, Free Family Law Annual Clinic, Open to the Public, Sherburne County Social Services Public Outreach Program, August 22, 2002 and September 9th, 2003.

Speaker, Sherburne County District Court – New Innovations, Elk River Lions Club Dinner, Sherburne County Government Center, April 18, 2003.

Speaker, Sherburne County E-Courtroom, Elk River Rotary Club Luncheon, Sherburne County Government Center, January 23rd 2003.

Speaker, D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony, Big Lake Elementary 5th grade class, Big Lake, MN, May 8, 2002.

Speaker, A Judicial Overview of Minnesota’s Judicial System, Rasmussen College, Legal Terminology class, St. Cloud, MN, March 10, 2002.

Moderator, Public Informational Meeting: re: the Restructuring of the District Courts case Management System, Sherburne County Government Center, Elk River, MN, March 8, 2002.

Speaker, The United States Constitution, Elk River High School Senior Civics Class, Elk River, MN, October 12, 2001.

Speaker, D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony, Elk River Elementary 5th grade class, Elk River, MN, May 25 & 30, 2000.

Speaker, D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony, Zimmerman Elementary 5th grade class, Zimmerman, MN, May 23, 2000.

Speaker, D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony, Big Lake Elementary 5th grade class, Big Lake, MN, May 10, 2000.

Speaker Criminal Trials and the Use of Computer Graphics, Anoka Senior High School, Senior Law Class. May 23, 1999.

Speaker, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines, Bloomington Citizens Community Watch Organization, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bloomington, MN. April 24, 1999.

Speaker, Murder and Manslaughter, Anoka High School, 9th Grade Government Honors Class. May 20, 1994.

Speaker, Criminal Law, Coon Rapids High School, Senior Social Studies Class. April 7, 1994.

Speaker, Lawyers and Jury Trials, Educational Program at L.C. Webster Elementary School, 3rd Grade Class, North St Paul. May 12, 1993.

Speaker, Criminal Justice System, Anoka High School, Senior Social Studies Class. April 1992.

Speaker, Trial Preparation & Victim Sensitivity, Training for Volunteer Reservists, Anoka County Sheriffs Dept. April 21, 1991.

Speaker, Child Sex Abuse - Health Care Issues, Mercy Medical Center. October 1985.

Speaker, Child Sex Abuse Issues, Sand Creek Elementary School Faculty. Sept. 1985.

Speaker, Our Criminal Justice System, Winona Junior High School, April 1983.

VII. AWARDS AND ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Awards:

Second Place, EXPERT INSTITUTE’S BEST LEGAL BLOG NATIONAL COMPETITION: From a field of more than 2,000 legal blogs, the Minnesota Judicial Training & Education Blog authored by Judge Pendleton placed second in the highly competitive education category. October 9th, 2015.

Recipient, 2012 OUTSTANDING JUDGE AWARD, Minnesota District Judge’s Association, MDJA’s Fall conference, Maddens Conference Center. The award is given to Judges that have distinguished themselves through their contributions to the improvement of the judicial system, service as a trial judge and for promoting judicial efficiency. September 6, 2012.

Recipient, 2013 STRATHMORE’S WHO’S WHO, acceptance is limited to individuals that have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession.

Recipient, 2013 INTERNATIONAL TOP 100 LAWYERS IN AMERICA, selection was based on each nominees professional, academic, civic, familial, and philanthropic achievements.

Recipient, 2004 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD, Bemidji State University Alumni Association. September 24th, 2004.

Recipient, 2003 MADD STATE RECOGNITION AWARD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Awarded for work on an educational video titled: “The Costs of Underage Drinking and Driving”, Mall of America, August 6th, 2003.

Award Recipient, CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. Awards Banquet, St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN. April 26, 1995.

Award Recipient, MINNESOTA PUBLIC SECTOR LAWYER OF DISTINCTION, Minnesota Journal of Law and Politics, August 1996, No. 75.

Additional Accomplishments:

Sherburne County E-Courtroom, I designed and coordinated the construction of the Minnesota State Court Systems first fully integrated, state of the art, electronic courtroom, opened to the public

May 7th, 2002. From 2002 through 2008 I conducted public, professional and school educational tours of the e-courtroom.

Restructure of the Sherburne County District Court Calendaring System (2000 to 2002): Within one year of my judicial appointment (1999) I became the senior judge in Sherburne County. Because of tremendous county growth the existing calendaring system was no longer serving the best interests of the court or community. I implemented a complete restructuring of the court’s calendaring system from master calendars to a computerized individual assignment system. The Sherburne County calendaring system is now widely regarded as a model of success.

Court TV – Forensic Files Episode: Forensic Files is a 30-minute; documentary-style series that illustrates how forensic science is used in crime solving. The show is Court TV’s highest-rated program seen in over 142 countries. In 1991 I was an Assistant Anoka County Attorney and lead prosecutor in a first degree murder trial - State vs. Patrick Walsh. The Walsh prosecution and trial was featured in a January 2004 nationally televised episode of Forensic Files on the Court TV cable channel. The episode featured interviews with me, as well as a representative of the Anoka County Sheriff’s department, the victim’s family and a BCA blood-spatter expert.

1999 Minneapolis Holidazzle Parade Death Investigation: In 1999 at the request of the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office I assumed responsibility (on a conflict basis) for the investigation and possible prosecutions related to the February 1999 Holidazzle Parade crash involving a Minneapolis police officer which resulted in several deaths and serious injuries to numerous bystanders.

Anoka County Early Case Resolution Program: In 1998 as an Assistant Anoka County Attorney, I developed an in-house mediation program titled “Anoka County Early Case Resolution (ECD)”. The focus was to work closely with defense counsel on selected criminal cases in an attempt to resolve prosecutions early in the process.

Anoka County Law Enforcement Training Department: From January 1991, as an assistant Anoka County Attorney, until I was appointed to the bench in 1999, I created and was responsible for all Anoka County law enforcement training programs. I provided training for Anoka County Law Enforcement Agencies and numerous other metro and rural law enforcement departments.

a) Training updates: For 8 years I authored and distributed bi-weekly (to more than 300 law enforcement departments) one of the largest law enforcement training update newsletters in the state. The Minnesota County Attorneys Association distributed my training updates to all 87 county attorney offices. From 1992 thru 1995 my training updates were regularly featured in the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department’s Monthly Law Enforcement Bulletin and the Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (L.E.C.C.) monthly newsletter published through the U.S. Attorneys office.

b) Training Publications and Video: Because of the success of my training programs I received a law enforcement grant thru the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to author and distribute several legal reference and training publications, including the “Minnesota Criminal Elements Handbook”; Criminal Legislation Handbook: and the “Minnesota Handbook on Motor Vehicles: Stops, Warrantless Searches, Seizures’ (including a professionally produced Video Training Tape with the same title). The “Handbook on Motor Vehicle Stops and Warrantless Searches” along with the related video training tape were distributed nationally.

Pioneer in the Use of Computer Generated Multi-Media Closing Arguments: During the 1990’s I was the lead attorney in four first degree murder trials:

• State v. Ryan Pederson convicted on one count of 1st degree murder (jury trial, 1999)

• State v. Steve Schrieber convicted on 2 counts of 1st degree murder (jury trial, 1996)

• State v. Earl Greise convicted on 2 counts of 1st degree murder (jury trial 1995)

• State v. Patrick Walsh convicted on one count of 1st degree murder in a bi-furcated jury trial with a mental illness defense. (jury trial, 1992)

In all four cases I helped pioneer the use of comprehensive multimedia computer generated closing arguments which incorporated the use of text; diagrams, photos, video playbacks and sound recordings including elements of re-enactments; I worked closely with Hennepin County Forensic Pathologist Dr. Dan Davis (who is nationally recognized in the field of computer animation) in introducing the use of this cutting edge technology into Minnesota criminal trial proceedings.

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