Gov. Dayton Names First Judge of Hmong Descent to the Bench

Vuelo will take over a position due to a judge retiring from the bench

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton has named the state’s first judge with Hmong descent to the bench.

Judge Sophia Vuelo will preside over Ramsey County District Court.

Vuelo will take over a position due to a judge retiring from the bench.

Vuelo was raised in Wisconsin and has degrees from the U of M and Hamline.

At her solo practice, she covers juvenile protection, family and criminal matters.