John C. Irby
Presiding Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #8
Appointed in 2002
Cass County Courthouse
P.O. Box 2806
Fargo, ND 58108-2806
701-451-6940
Lisa Soma
Court Reporter
LSoma@ndcourts.gov
701-451-6962
Kristen Erickson
Court Recorder
KErickson@ndcourts.gov
701-451-6964
Eryn Lutjens
Court Recorder
elutjens@ndcourts.gov
701-845-8525
Born July 1, 1956, Warroad, Minn. Graduate: Falls Senior High School, International Falls, Minn.; Moorhead State University, B.A.; University of Wyoming, J.D. Practiced law with Burgum and Irby, P.C., Casselton, N.D., 1982-2002. Legal intern for Legal Services for Southeastern Wyoming, Inc., 1980. Served as Casselton city prosecutor and assistant city attorney 1982-2002. Appointed District Judge in 2002 by Governor John Hoeven. Elected 2006, 2012, 2018. Married: Janice Irby. Two children: Joseph and Lindsey.