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Hannah Marie El-Bashir
Crow Wing County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Hannah M. El-Bashir
Hannah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation, Hannah went on to complete her Juris Doctorate at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN. During law school, Hannah had extensive courtroom experience as a student certified attorney with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office. Hannah also had the opportunity to study arbitration and comparative law at BPP University in London, England.
Following law school, Hannah worked as an Associate Attorney at Ed Shaw Law, a general practice firm in Brainerd, Minnesota. Hannah also worked as a...
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Luke Neuville
Stearns County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Hamline University School of Law
At Neuville Law Office, I dedicate my entire practice to criminal defense, serving clients in the Twin Cities and the greater St. Cloud area. I handle cases ranging from DWI/DUI charges to serious felonies, including criminal sexual conduct, drug charges, assault and domestic assault, as well as all types of misdemeanors.
Since beginning my career in 2012, I have been committed to defending the rights of those accused of crimes by providing aggressive advocacy and effective defense strategies aimed at achieving the most favorable outcomes for their serious legal challenges.
Having handled thousands of cases, I have a track record of significant...
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Barbara Gislason
Anoka County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Animal, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
At the Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason, clients receive individual attention and legal advice customized to their unique needs. Based on more than 30 years of experience, Barbara has developed a highly effective approach to working with her clients. Her honesty and straightforward nature benefits clients facing a diverse range of legal issues.
Barbara was an undergraduate psychology major at Carleton College, and she has a true desire to understand why parties seek to advance certain positions. Due to her extensive experience, Barbara can help you understand what the party on the other side of the table is thinking and...
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Jason C. Brown
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
The Brown Law Offices, P.A., is a northwest Twin Cities divorce and family law firm. We serve primarily Hennepin, Anoka, Sherburne and Wright County. In addition to divorce, our lawyers handle custody, child support, alimony, paternity, prenuptial agreements, step-parent adoptions, harassment restraining orders and cases involving domestic abuse. Jason Brown founded the Brown Law Offices, P.A., in 2003, after clerking for the (now retired) Chief Judge of Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. He is an experienced trial lawyer, who handled a wide variety of cases (including civil commitment, criminal defense, probate, personal injury and commercial litigation) early in his career....
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Jonathan Matthew Holson
Stearns County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
I grew up throughout the Southeastern United States. I attended college at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and I graduated with a B.A. in political science and philosophy. I moved to Minnesota in 1999 to attend the University of Minnesota law school and I decided stay after I graduated. Following graduation, I clerked for a Hennepin County Judge and then took a job with the Stearns County Public Defender's Office. I have been in private practice since 2016.
My practice involves representing people charged with crimes as well as individuals dealing with issues surrounding...
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Brian Aho
Wright County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
I have extensive experience in three practice areas:
1. Bankruptcy. Both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies, chapter 7 cases include business and personal bankruptcy. Please contact me sooner to either help avoid bankruptcy or to properly plan for it to maximize the benefit.
2. Family Law. Divorce, custody, child support, orders for protection, grandparent's rights, father's rights, mother's rights. We believe that settling is best for everyone but not every case settles. We are not afraid to take a case to trial if necessary.
3. Business Law. Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts, non-compete...
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Andrew Poole
Saint Louis County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Workers' Comp
William Mitchell College of Law
Attorney Andrew T. Poole practice in all areas of criminal defense and serious personal injury in Duluth, Minnesota, the Arrowhead Region, and Northern Wisconsin. Mr. Poole graduated from law school in 2010 and moved to Duluth with his Duluth-native wife. Soon after moving to Duluth, Mr. Poole started his own law practice, and today he is a partner at the law firm Andrew, Bransky & Poole, P.A. Mr. Poole's hard work and commitment as a criminal defense and personal injury lawyer have earned him recognition as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. He has also...
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Carly West Holler
Wright County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
Wright County divorce lawyer.
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Sarah Kimball
Anoka County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
William Mitchell College of Law and University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
My 15 years experience as a prosecutor sets me apart from other defense attorneys - knowing the State's position "inside-and-out" allows me to negotiate the best deal possible for your case. When you hire me, I will listen to your side of the case and learn what your goals are for the outcome. I will do my best to not only satisfy your individual goals, but to go above and beyond so that you will refer me to your friends and family, should they need legal representation. I give you informed legal advice but also the personal...
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Tina Sabby-Reyes
Anoka County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Arizona and William Mitchell College of Law
TINA SABBY graduated from William Mitchell College of Law cum laude. She attended the University of Arizona Law School.
Ms. Sabby participated in the Trial Advocacy Course at the University of Arizona Law School. She worked for the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and was a law clerk for a Superior Court Judge. Tina Sabby worked for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
In 2001, she joined Sabby & Reyes Law Offices as a managing attorney and advocate. Her knowledge and professional demeanor make her an asset to the legal team.
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Catherine Trevino
Anoka County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Valparaiso University School of Law
My office is located in Anoka, Minnesota. I am currently concentrating my law practice in the area of criminal defense. I represent clients charged with all levels of felonies and misdemeanors. I also handle DWI's and all traffic related matters.
My experience as a former prosecutor gives me a unique perspective and enables me to effectively represent my clients. Experience does matter, so contact me today to assist you with your case.
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Michael Martin
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
Michael G. Martin, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota. He received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and his Bachelors degree from the University of St. Thomas. Mr. Martin advises clients how to mitigate risk and deal with situations involving the areas of criminal, family, and corporate law.
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Brian M Glodosky
Isanti County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
Brian M. Glodosky graduated from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse with a BS in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice in 2003. Thereafter, he received his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 2006. Brian is licensed to practice law in the Minnesota State Courts, Wisconsin State Courts and the United States District Court, District of Minnesota. While in law school, Brian worked for the Anoka County Public Defender’s Office and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. Brian began his legal career as a prosecutor in Winona, Minnesota. ...
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Brent R Olson
Saint Louis County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of North Dakota School of Law
Attorney Brent Olson is the most recent addition to Lacourse, Poole & Envall, P.A. and has been practicing law in Duluth and the surrounding communities since 2009. Throughout his career he has appeared in every Courthouse in the Sixth Judicial District. He is also licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth and received his law degree from the University of North Dakota with distinction. Mr. Olson has previously worked as an Assistant Public Defender for the Sixth Judicial District in Duluth, and as a staff attorney for the Indian Legal Assistance...
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Ms. Karen Terese Kugler
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
Ms. Kugler practices exclusively in the area of family law. Karen works toward equitable settlements, but is skilled in trial advocacy. Karen discusses the risks and expense of litigation with her clients. She is a knowledgeable, empathetic, and assertive legal advocate and handles all family law issues: spousal maintenance, child support, property division, and custody at the trial and appellate levels. Karen is past Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Family Law Section and is a past Co-Chair of the RCBA Family Law Section. She is a frequent writer and speaker regarding family law, co-authoring the Child Support...
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Wanda Gierman
Stearns County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Wanda Gierman is a criminal litigation attorney in St. Cloud, Minnesota where she has practiced law for more than a decade. She serves Stearns County and the surrounding counties throughout the state of Minnesota. Ms. Gierman grew up in Rugby, North Dakota and attended University of North Dakota where she graduated with a degree majoring in criminal justice with a minor in psychology. As an undergraduate, she worked as a summer intern for the North Dakota Supreme Court. She went on to attend William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated in 2004. While in law...
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Earl Wins
Sherburne County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
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Dawn Marie Mondus
Anoka County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Business, Divorce and Family
Hamline University School of Law
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Timothy Theisen
Anoka County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney
Domestic Violence, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
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Jacob Thomas Erickson
Wright County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 21 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
As a member of the Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell and Associates team, I work with highly skilled attorneys, including a certified real property specialist and a certified labor and employment specialists, to provide comprehensive care to the needs of my clients. I am a seasoned trial lawyer with over a decade of courtroom experience. I welcome complex family law matters including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, child protection and child support. As a former prosecutor I offer my criminal defense clients aggressive, and highly competent, protection of their constitutional and statutory rights.
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Cathy A Wagner
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Elder and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
I was a late bloomer. I didn't even start on my undergraduate degree until I was 35. Perseverence pays off, however. I made it all the way through undergrad and law school and have been practicing since 1994. Much of that time was spent as a solo practitioner, but I have a colleague who is an equal owner with me.
My practice is limited to estate planning (wills and trusts), probate, guardianship/conservatorships and all aspects of family law (divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, property division, etc.)
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Samuel A. McCloud
Isanti County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 47 years of experience
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 586
CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
William Mitchell College of Law
Free Advice: Do not do the “Monkey Tests” on the side of the road, do not answer any questions without an attorney and never give the cops permission to search your car or anything else for that matter.
I have tried 300+ felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor cases to jury verdict. At one point I won 12 DWI jury trials in a row in just one jurisdiction alone. I am listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and am a Life Member to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a founding member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal...
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Robert Caldecott
Ramsey County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney
(612) 217-7215
4525 White Bear Parkway
Suite 205 and 206
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
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Michael D. Harnois
Saint Louis County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
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Richard W. LeRoy
Wright County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
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Mary Ellen Cincotta
Wright County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(763) 515-6110
Cornerstone Building, Suite 203
One Central Avenue W.
St. Michael, MN 55376
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
William Mitchell College of Law
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Mark Arneson
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 27 years of experience
(612) 465-8581
333 Washington Ave. North
Suite 405
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Mark Arneson's background as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely qualified to handle criminal defense cases and makes him one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. He has had great success in gaining acquittals and dismissals for numerous clients throughout his career. Mr. Arneson practices exclusively in Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI Law. As would be expected, Mr. Arneson's work has earned numerous honors, including being named as a Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Rising Star by Minneapolis Super Lawyers. Attorney Arneson firmly believes that every person is entitled to the best...
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Bruce N. Ringstrom Jr.
Clay County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Hamline University School of Law
I have focused my practice exclusively on criminal defense. With experience in more than 30 jury trials, I have secured not guilty verdicts in cases ranging from assault, DWI, misdemeanor theft, felony theft, and domestic assault, to criminal sexual conduct, burglary, attempted murder, and criminal vehicular homicide.
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Sonja M. Nyberg
Dakota County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(651) 227-0611
332 Minnesota Street
W- 1100 First National Bank Building
St. Paul, MN 55101
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence and Family
Hamline University School of Law
Ms. Nyberg focuses her practice exclusively on family law, including but not limited to divorce, custody matters, paternity, child support, spousal maintenance, non-marital tracing and property division, prenuptial agreement drafting and review, as well as interstate and appellate work. Ms. Nyberg takes great pride on helping individuals through the most difficult of family matters, zealously and empathetically advocating for their rights. The quality of Ms. Nyberg’s work has resulted in her receipt of a “Superb” rating through Avvo.com and being named a Super Lawyer Rising Star and Super Lawyer from 2019 to the present.
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Douglas T. Kans
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law and Gonzaga University School of Law
Douglas Kans has been repeatedly selected as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is a highly respected Minneapolis Minnesota DWI DUI Attorney with over 25 years of exclusive criminal defense experience. He has successfully represented numerous individuals charged with all levels of DWI/DUI and criminal offenses at both the State and Federal level throughout Minneapolis and the entire state of Minnesota. This includes Drug Offenses, Assault, Theft crimes and Drunk Driving related offenses such as DWI/DUI. He is a member of both the prestigious organizations of The National College of DUI Defense...
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Tim Webb
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 28 years of experience
(612) 340-7970
6800 France Avenue South
Suite 405
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Boston University School of Law
Recently selected to the Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine, and voted by his peers as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, Tim Webb defends corporate and individual clients in all federal and state criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Mr. Webb's clients have included a police chief, politicians, corporate executives, physicians, lawyers, clergy, certified public accountants, and other professionals.
Before launching his own firm in 2007, Mr. Webb was a partner at a top ten Minnesota law firm and had also served as an Assistant Attorney General. He has successfully represented clients in numerous cases ranging from health...
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David R. Lundgren
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
William Mitchell College of Law
I provide aggressive DWI/DUI defense for my clients so they can get back on the road ASAP. My clients get detailed guidance and experienced representation for their DWI criminal charges, license revocations, and more.
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Christopher Keyser
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(612) 338-5007
400 South Fourth Street
Suite 310M
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Christopher Keyser is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a distinction less than 3% of Minnesota lawyers hold. He has earned dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and reduced charges for clients accused of homicide, criminal sexual conduct, robbery, burglary, assault, DWI, and other serious offenses. Attorney Keyser has earned the respect of judges and prosecutors throughout the state and has a reputation for being straightforward, honest, professional, and aggressively defending his clients. He is also a Major and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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Lauren J. Campoli
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
State University of New York - Buffalo
Lauren Campoli is a certified criminal law specialist recognized by the MN State Bar Association and licensed in three states. She represents adults and juveniles charged with State and Federal crimes with compassion and creativity. She handles misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony cases.
Ms. Campoli has tried over 50 jury trials for the defense with an extremely high success rate. Ms. Campoli was an invited guest speaker to the statewide defender conference in Colorado on the topic of sex offenses and the defense of them. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and believes...
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Andrew Wilson
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Minneapolis defense attorney Andrew C. Wilson won his first jury trial before graduating from law school. After his first year of practice, his name was cemented in Minnesota Supreme Court case law, and within five he’d been to the Eighth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, won jury trials, won bench trials, won appeals, and had significant victories throughout Minnesota at the district courts. Wilson has dedicated his career to practicing criminal defense law and representing individuals accused to have committed crimes.
Experienced trial attorney and criminal litigator;
Frequent guest lecturer on criminal matters at colleges, universities, and law schools throughout...
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Allan Caplan
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
As the founding partner of the Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A., Twin Cities lawyer Allan Caplan represents people accused of criminal offenses. He has been licensed to practice law since the year 1974. Mr. Caplan has been selected for inclusion in the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers®. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the William Mitchell College of Law. Presently, he practices in state and federal courts in multiple states. His firm offers free consultations to all potential clients—contact them today to get yours.
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Joseph Tamburino
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Minnesota Law School
Joseph Tamburino is a criminal defense attorney in the Twin Cities and a founding partner at the Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm. He has been practicing law form more than a quarter century. Mr. Tamburino has been Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Board, a distinction held by only three percent of Minnesota attorneys. He regularly appears as a media commentator on legal matters in print, radio and television media outlets. Find out more about his firm by contacting them today.
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Mr. Max A. Keller
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
American University
In 1997-98, I worked for 3 judges at the Court of Appeals researching and drafting opinions. From 1998 to 2003 I was a DWI implied consent prosecutor in the Attorney General's Office. Since 2003 I have been in private practice as a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney. I have won jury trials in DWI cases and non-DWI cases, and in felony and non-felony cases. We at Keller Law Offices use defenses other law firms have never even heard of. I will give your case a tough aggressive representation.
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Thomas C Gallagher
Hennepin County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
University of Minnesota Law School
Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.
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Alex De Marco
Dakota County, MN Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Alex De Marco is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has represented clients charged with everything from traffic offenses to murder. Adult felony cases are his specialty, particularly assault and drug cases, and he handles them for affordable fees. He has experience in Child Protection and termination of parental rights cases. He has also handled hundreds of juvenile delinquency cases. He remains active in local politics and public advocacy. A devoted athlete, he has competed nationally in Strongman. Alex is a big personality who balances professionalism with a down to earth edginess that endures him to his...