Thomas K. Metelmann

Judge Metelmann was born in Grafton, North Dakota, in 1951. Graduated from the University of North Dakota with a B.A. degree in 1973; J.D. degree from University of North Dakota Law School in 1976. Engaged in private practice in Grafton and Walhalla, North Dakota from 1976 until 1983. He served as County Judge from 1983 until 1994, when he was elected Judge of the Northeast Judicial District, term to begin January 1995. Judge Metelmann served in that capacity until the end of 1998. Married: wife, Roxanne, one daughter, Jessica.