MN unemployment judges are real people. Many applicants seeking benefits have never spoken to a judge prior to their appeal. For some, this causes stress and anxiety.
If you need help preparing for your unemployment appeal, you found the right place.

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As you research your case, consider which rule of law helps your appeal. Then, prepare, prepare, and prepare.
Raising Issues with an Unemployment Judge
Applicants can ask an Unemployment Law Judge to review new issues. Raising an unemployment issues is supported under Minnesota Rule 3310.2910.
Of course, if the applicant doesn’t know or see the issue prior to the hearing, this too can have a detrimental impact.
Unemployment Law Judges in Minnesota
Here is a short list of judges that might be assigned to an unemployment appeal:
- Allen, Lossom
- Altavilla, Christina
- Arendt, Kevin W
- Avila, Kevyn
- Bennett, Bonnie J
- Berninghaus, Andrew P
- Best, Eli
- Blomquist, Jeffrey
- Boggio, Hannah A
- Conlin, Katherine A
- Cornell, Rachel
- Cox, David
- Czeck, Tyler
- Davis, Colette B
- Eng, Bryan
- Flynn, Megan A
- Froelich, Anne
- Georgopoulos, Areti
- Gibson, David A
- Haynes, Tiffany R
- Helgeson, Karen L
- Hines, Kaitlin
- Humayun, Munazza
- Kaehler, Lynn A
- Leopold, Brian
- Mackin, Sasha E
- Markham, Melannie M
- Martin, Twyla D
- Matteson, Mara K
- Phillips, Keri A
- Pomeroy, Michelle
- Pomeroy, Michelle
- Ratzlaff, Natalie
- Ritter, Kelly L
- Roberts, Andrea
- Simafranca, Ryan D
- Skurka, Jacob J
- Smith, Kathryn K
- St Martin, Matthew A
- Steffen, Christine
- Trobaugh, Phillip J
- Vincze Turcean, Claudia
- Wittmer, Rebecca A
- Yursi, Heather
- Zugay, Dawn E
MN Unemployment Judges
When preparing for an unemployment appeal hearing, it is far more important to focus on presenting clear facts and the specific rules that support your eligibility than to worry about which unemployment law judge will be assigned.
While judges may differ in style or questioning, each is bound to apply the same laws and regulations. A well-prepared case—supported by a timely subpoena, an accurate timelines, or references to applicable rules—will stand on its own merit regardless of the judge.
Success in your hearing depends on substance, not speculation about personalities. Strong preparation is your most effective strategy.