Christoffersen files for district judge

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Janet is from Froid and has three children. She received a law degree from Montana State University. 

Supreme Court mulls whether prosecutor hid evidence to convict Sidney man of homicide

Janet has served as County Attorney for Roosevelt and Richland Counties. She has also worked in private practice. 

Janet Christoffersen previously ran for District Court Judge for Judicial District 7 in 2014 but did not win.

Montana County Attorneys' Association

As County Attorney, prosecuted felony crimes in the county and defended/prosecuted civil claims for/against the county.

- As County Attorney, prosecuted felony crimes in the county and defended/prosecuted civil claims for/against the county.

Legal Experience

Montana Supreme Court overturns Sidney homicide conviction

The Montana Supreme Court reversed a homicide conviction after finding that Janet had "intentionally hid evidence that was likely to have made a difference at Severson’s trial."

- The Montana Supreme Court reversed a homicide conviction after finding that Janet had "intentionally hid evidence that was likely to have made a difference at Severson’s trial."

Ethics & Conduct

Supports emphasizing the rehabilitation of criminals.

Wants to consider how much state or county money would be spent when sentencing, not just the crime.

- Supports emphasizing the rehabilitation of criminals.
- Wants to consider how much state or county money would be spent when sentencing, not just the crime.

Judicial Administration

As of June 8, 2025, Janet Christoffersen did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Janet Christoffersen

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Fosland Files For District Judge Position

Fosland Law Firm

Benjamin has a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Montana and a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. He resides in Scobey with his wife, Kara Tweten, and their two sons.

Benjamin operates Pleasant Prairie Brewing with his wife and works as an attorney for Fosland Law Firm, the city of Scobey, and Sheridan County.

Benjamin J. Fosland is the county attorney for Sheridan County. He was first elected in 2015.

Operates Fosland Law Firm since 2012, which focuses on advising small businesses, real estate, estate planning, and probate cases.

Works as a city attorney for the city of Scobey since 2012 and as a county attorney for Sheridan County since 2015. A local government attorney handles all legal matters for that section of the government. 

Worked as a law clerk for the chief judge of the Idaho Court of Appeals. Law clerks prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and compile case materials.

Has a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law.

- Operates Fosland Law Firm since 2012, which focuses on advising small businesses, real estate, estate planning, and probate cases.
- Works as a city attorney for the city of Scobey since 2012 and as a county attorney for Sheridan County since 2015. A local government attorney handles all legal matters for that section of the government. 
- Worked as a law clerk for the chief judge of the Idaho Court of Appeals. Law clerks prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and compile case materials.
- Has a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law.

As of June 8, 2025, Benjamin J Fosland did not have a website or any information online.

On the board for Great Northern Development Corporation.

- On the board for Great Northern Development Corporation.

Benjamin J Fosland

- Montana District Courts are central to the state’s judicial system, handling most major legal proceedings and providing a pathway for appeals from lower courts.
- Montana District Court Judges handle a wide variety of cases, including all serious criminal charges and smaller felonies. These courts also take on major civil disputes and state financial claims.
- In civil matters, these judges deal with wills and estates (probate), disputes over contracts and property ownership, and other non-criminal legal issues.
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