Justice Daniel J. Crothers was recognized at a retirement event on February 26, attended by Chief Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers, Governor Kelly Armstrong, members of the judiciary, friends, and colleagues.
Justice Crothers was first appointed to the North Dakota Supreme Court in 2005 by then-Governor John Hoeven. He later won election to an unexpired term in 2008 and was re-elected in both 2012 and 2022. He announced his retirement on November 26, 2025, after serving more than two decades on the state’s highest court.
Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers commented on Justice Crothers’ contributions to the state Supreme Court.
During the event, Chief Justice Fair McEvers presented Justice Crothers with a gift from members of the judiciary. Justice Douglas A. Bahr also spoke about Justice Crothers and his work during his tenure.
Justice Crothers addressed attendees that included Governor Kelly Armstrong and retired Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle. He acknowledged the support staff who contributed to the functioning of the courts: “the work of the courts could not be done without the help of people behind the scenes, from Clerks of Court to law clerks to his administrative assistants, Pat Walsh (retired) and Sue Hartley.”
