Christopher G. Ripley (September 6, 1822 – October 15, 1881)[2] was an American lawyer and judge of Minnesota.

He served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from January 7, 1870 to April 7, 1874.

His mother was the daughter of Captain Gamaliel Bradford.

[1] He then worked with celebrated lawyer Franklin Dexter in Boston before moving to Minnesota.

[1] Ripley was elected Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for a term starting January 7, 1870, but on April 7, 1874, his failing health forced him to resign.