Sarah Erickson

Sarah Erickson serves as an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law while maintaining her primary role as Assistant County Attorney for Mille Lacs County. Her legal practice encompasses criminal law caseloads including domestic violence, terroristic threats, counterfeiting, and property crime cases, alongside juvenile delinquency matters. She additionally manages the County's public works contracts, probate proceedings, and eminent domain cases.

Education:

• Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2012)
• University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (B.A. in Architecture and Business Management)

Professional Background:

• Current: Assistant County Attorney, Mille Lacs County Attorney’s Office
• Previous: Attorney at HGA Architects and Engineers (specializing in construction and corporate law)
• Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable Steven Anderson (Mille Lacs County) and Honorable Margaret Daly (Hennepin County)

Teaching and Expertise:

Ms. Erickson teaches Criminal Law at Mitchell Hamline, leveraging her frontline prosecutorial experience. Her practice-based instruction bridges theoretical legal frameworks with real-world courtroom applications, particularly in domestic violence prosecution and juvenile justice systems. Her dual expertise in public sector criminal law and private sector construction/corporate law creates unique interdisciplinary perspectives for law students.

Advising and Professional Activities:

While no formal student advisees are documented, her adjunct role involves direct mentorship through criminal law instruction. Her professional contributions focus on practical legal service delivery rather than academic research grants, with significant impact in county-level legal operations across multiple specialized practice areas.