Luke Hagelberg has been selected to fill the magistrate judge vacancy that is being created by Lori Meulenberg's pending retirement.
Hagelberg is the chief public defender in Bonner County and has been licensed to practice law in the state since 2013.
Four final candidates have been announced for the open magistrate judge that will be left vacant whenBonner County Judge Lori Meluenberg retires this summer.
Bonner County Magistrate Judge Lori Meulenberg has announced plans to retire and the First Judicial District Magistrates Commission will be meeting in May to approve her replacement.