Honesty - Integrity - Professionalism - Justice
Gregory G. Galler
Judge of District Court
Tenth Judicial District
Washington County, Minnesota
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Conducting court at the 150th Anniversary of the Historic Washington County Courthouse on June 2, 2017. The first regular full court calendar at the Historic Courthouse in over 40 years.
We get lots of visitors at court. Here I am with a Webelo's pack from Woodbury that visited court. The courthouse is open for visitors during regular courthouse hours (8:00 am-4:30 pm). Most cases are open to the public.
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Weddings at the Fair: In 2012, I performed over 40 weddings and renewal of wedding vow ceremonies at the Washington County Fair for free. I enjoyed meeting so many amazing people.
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I have enjoyed coaching boys' high school basketball at St. Croix Lutheran Academy for over 10 years. We've made the State Tournament 3 times in the last 6 years. Here I am at Williams Arena during pre-game warm-ups.
June 2016: Washington County Yellow Ribbon Network presentation about Washington County's Veterans' Court Program. With other program participants.
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I was honored to be asked to swear in my friend, Dan Starry, as Washington County's Sheriff on May 2, 2107. Also pictured is his wife, Jeanice Starry.
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Swearing in elected officials is one of the enjoyable things that judges get to do. Here I am swearing in State Senator Karin Housley for her first term. Proudly standing by is her husband, Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Housley
My wife, Sue, and I ran a half-marathon in Kona, Hawaii in June, 2006. Sue ran to raise money for the American Stroke Association. I ran along with her for support. Here we are on the home stretch with about 4 miles to go.
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I have served as an advisor to the Stillwater Area High School Mock Trial team - a law-related program which challenges students in critical thinking, teamwork and trial skills. The young women and men are bright, energetic, and highly motivated.
District Court Judge Gregory G. Galler
Judge Greg Galler has served the citizens of Minnesota's 10th Judicial District since January, 2001 when he was sworn in following his appointment by Governor Jesse Ventura. Judge Galler was chambered at the Sherburne County Courthouse in Elk River until October, 2004. He has since been chambered at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater.
Before taking the bench, Judge Galler practiced law for 13 years at a general practice private law firm in Stillwater. Pursuant to Minnesota law, he was on the ballot and elected to his position in 2002. He was re-elected in 2008, 2014, and again in 2020. He will next be on the ballot for the fall 2026 election.