Matthew E. Engelking at a glance
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- Judge
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- Minnesota Seventh Judicial District Court
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Matthew E. Engelking
Judge · Minnesota Seventh Judicial District Court
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Employment: Adjunct Instructor, American Political Systems / Communications Law, North Central University (1998-2004)
- Employment: Attorney, Meshbesher Law Office, Criminal Defense (1997-2000)
- Employment: Senior Attorney, Criminal Division, Stearns County Attorney’s Office (2018-2019)
- Employment: Attorney/Clerk, Kosieradzki & Associates (1996-1997)
- Employment: Assistant County Attorney, Criminal Division, Stearns County Attorney’s Office (2004-2006)
- Employment: Attorney, Engelking Law Office, Criminal Defense / General Practice (2000-2004)
- Employment: Chief – Juvenile Division, Stearns County Attorney’s Office (2006-2018)
Judicial service
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on July 22, 2019. Elected in 2020. Current term expires on January 4, 2027.
Education
- Regent University Law School · J.D., 1995
- Evangel University (Government and Communications-Journalism) · B.A., 1992
Courtroom rules and guidance
Remote Hearing Recording
Minnesota Judicial Branch remote-hearing guidance says recording or broadcasting a remote proceeding is not authorized except as provided by court rules.
No recording or broadcasting of any remote proceeding is authorized other than as provided by court rules.Remote Hearing Information ↗
Camera Audio Recording Devices
Minnesota court guidance cites Rule 4 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and says pictures or voice recordings are not allowed except the official court record.
According to Rule 4 of the MN Rules of General Practice for the District Courts, no pictures or voice recordingsSecurity & Weapons Screening - Going to Court ↗
Sources
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/07-district/matthew-e.-engelkingRemote Hearing Information
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://mncourts.gov/remote-hearingsSecurity & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/going-to-court/security-weapons-screening