Duluth City Attorney Jessica Fralich appointed to the bench

Duluth’s City Attorney will be heading to the bench.

Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan have appointed Jessica Fralich as a District Court Judge.

She’ll serve in the 6th Judicial District, and be chambered in the Duluth courthouse. Fralich will replace the Honorable David M. Johnson, who just retired.

“It is my honor to appoint Jessica Fralich to the St. Louis County bench,” said Governor Walz. “Ms. Fralich’s diverse practice background will help her step in immediately and tackle the variety of challenges thrown her way.”

“I applaud the appointment of Jessica Fralich,” said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “Whether it is serving as Duluth’s city attorney or working as a judicial referee, her commitment to service and community is at the heart of what drives her. Her deep familiarity and understanding of the St. Louis County justice system will make her a great asset to this bench.”

Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District encompasses Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties.

Fralich is the city attorney for the City of Duluth, where she oversees both civil and criminal litigation and advisory matters. She previously served as a referee for the Sixth Judicial District and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Fralich has served as a team member for Domestic Violence Restorative Circles, the Domestic Violence Response Team, and the Range Coordinated Community Response Team. Her community involvement includes working with local agencies to develop and provide training designed to increase awareness regarding the impact of domestic abuse and ensure implementation of best practices by system professionals. Fralich earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and J.D. from Hamline.