Crystal Lawyers

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...

Katie Lammers leads Heimerl & Lammers’ family law department. She is an experienced attorney practicing in all areas of Minnesota family law. Understanding complex legal issues is only one aspect of being an attorney. A great lawyer also connects with their clients on a personal level. Katie listens carefully to all of her client’s concerns and works in partnership with them to create a collaborative legal plan. While Ms. Lammers has solid litigation and courtroom experience, she promotes the financial and emotional advantages of resolving family law cases through mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Katie attended Arizona State University, where she received her...

Catherine practices exclusively criminal defense in the Twin Cities Metro area in state and federal court. She has tried over 40 jury trials and conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings. She worked as a state public defender in multiple counties and has represented thousands of people in matters from Misdemeanor traffic tickets to felony drugs, criminal sexual conduct, domestic assault, fraud, weapons, murder and federal conspiracy cases. Catherine is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist and trained trial attorney from the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. She has also advocated for criminal justice reform in front of the Minnesota...

At Neuville Law Office, I focus exclusively on criminal defense, serving clients throughout the Twin Cities and the greater St. Cloud area. My practice encompasses a wide range of cases, however I specialize in DWI/DUI matters. I began my career in 2012 with a commitment to defend the rights of individuals accused of crimes. I provide aggressive advocacy and develop effective defense strategies to secure the most favorable outcomes for their significant legal challenges. Over the years, I have managed thousands of cases and achieved a notable record of success, often resulting in the dismissal of charges or resolutions that...

A well-known Minnesota employment lawyer and civil rights attorney, Joshua Newville is the litigation leader at Halunen Law, where he litigates employment cases on behalf of employees. Mr. Newville has successfully litigated high-profile disputes and obtained favorable recoveries for his clients. His achievements include winning marriage equality in South Dakota and securing precedent-setting legal protection for undocumented Minnesotans. He has also served as outside general counsel, officer, and board member at a multi-state manufacturing business. A Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Mr. Newville mediates cases, conducts internal investigations, and resolves workplace disputes. In addition to teaching, he contributes to the legal profession by...

Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. As the Managing Member of Wanta Thome, Shawn exemplifies principled leadership through his deft navigation of complex and individual litigation. His authentic understanding, strategic alignment with clients' goals, and relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a formidable advocate for employees facing workplace injustice. Recognized for his skill in challenging cases, Shawn vigorously defends the rights of individuals and communities, ensuring their legal protections are enforced in trials and other legal settings. His nuanced grasp of employment law intricacies has...

Robert H. Ambrose is a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He represents clients throughout Minnesota in a wide range of criminal cases, such as DWIs, Assaults, and Drug Crimes. Attorney Ambrose has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. For the past seven years, the National Trial Lawyers Organization named him a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer for Criminal Defense. Mr. Ambrose has also received awards in client satisfaction and takes pride in defending his clients.

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.

Client Testimonial: "I never needed a lawyer before. Adam Johnson was highly recommended to me by a family friend, I'm so happy he did. Adam was always very friendly and was available to answer my questions no matter the time or day of the week. The work he put in to my case went far above and beyond what I ever expected. He achieved the best possible outcome for my case, I didn't have much hope that could happen. He was amazing to watch in court, a true pro. I would recommend Adam Johnson to anyone with a similar problem in...

Benjamin Nicolet focuses his practice on Personal Injury and representing clients who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. He is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin; as well as the federal courts of the District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin. Ben has handled the gamut of injury cases, from life-altering 18-wheeler accidents, to vicious dogs terrorizing neighborhoods, and family camping trips ending in tragic boating accidents. Ben says, “Clients generally come to us when they feel like their lives have been turned upside down; whether it’s from a car accident...

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...

Minnesota Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney Kenneth LaBore has proven results and knows how to hold negligent nursing homes, assisted living or other wrongdoers accountable for elder abuse and neglect. Unlike most personal injury cases involving accidents, most nursing home abuse and prevent cases are preventable. Vulnerable and elderly nursing home and assisting living residents often suffer abuse and/or neglect due to an inadequate number of qualified and trained staff or due to faulty medical equipment or procedures. The most common forms of elder abuse and neglect are pressure ulcers/sores, falls, medication errors, wrongful death, sexual...

You shouldn’t have to worry about the financial or legal mess that could leave your family in disarray. Stone Arch Law Office can help ensure that your family is cared for and secure with proper planning. We provide legal services in all areas of estate planning, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, trustee representation, and more. Make sure your loved ones are taken care of by contacting us today! Don’t let them go through the same stress you did while trying to figure out what needs to get done after you die. Trust us with all aspects of estate planning...

Attorney John Akwuba has been practicing immigration law in the St. Paul-Minneapolis area for over 25 years. He received his Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell Law School and has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families navigate the often complex and confusing immigration system in the United States. John has a passion for immigration law and has a reputation for being knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to fighting for the rights of his clients. He has represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, deportation defense, and asylum cases. In addition to his work as...

Dan Koewler is a defense attorney who focuses on DWI defense, in the state, appellate, and even federal courts. He is a well-known author, presenter, and blogger regarding issues and hot topics in the realm of DWI defense, and is particularly known for raising scientific challenges to DWI tests on behalf of his clients.

Criminal defense attorney Matthew Martin received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and his B.A. from the University of Saint Thomas. Martin is a National and Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers member, is admitted to the practice of law in Minnesota, and is a member of the Minnesota, Hennepin County and Ramsey County Bar Associations.

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.

Aaron R. Gott focuses on challenges to government conduct, business and competition litigation, and appeals.

Scott Moriarity litigates complex employment and class action disputes throughout the United States, helping clients vindicate their rights against large, well-funded adversaries. He has formulated winning strategies in major employment and products liability litigation and achieved lasting results for his clients. Scott also handles ERISA benefit disputes and advises key employees about their executive compensation and benefits.

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...

Nick formed the Law Offices of Nicholas A. Furia, PLLC in 2009. The firm is exclusively devoted to commercial property tax appeals. Nick’s balance of aggressiveness and sound negotiation skills has earned him a reputation among assessment jurisdictions and opposing counsel as a property tax lawyer who is ready and willing to litigate issues in court, but also willing to advise settlement when it is in the best interest of his client.

Nick has filed thousands of property tax appeals and negotiated substantial reductions in the assessed values of dozens of types of property over the years, resulting in millions of...

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....

Ms. Caban-Ramirez received her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law. Prior to achieving admission to law school, Ms. Caban-Ramirez confirmed her passion in advocacy of legal and social justice through her work at diverse Twin Cities law firms. She assisted and supported lawyers in client care, civil litigation, factual investigation necessary to accurate assessment of legal claims and remedies, and day-to-day case and law office management. Today's ever accelerating social and cultural diversification in virtually every community highlight the unique and effective skills Ms. Caban-Ramirez possesses through her fluency in the Spanish language...

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.

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...

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.

I represent clients in a wide variety of labor & employment law, civil rights, and nonprofit law matters in Minnesota and across the Midwest. My work includes litigating client cases involving: * Contract claims * Whistleblower or other retaliation claims * Pay claims * Harassment claims * False Claims Act or other fraud claims * Leave claims * Non-compete claims * Fiduciary duty claims * Mass layoff claims * Unfair business practice claims * Discrimination claims * Benefits claims * Constitutional claims In addition to providing responsive, principled, and effective representation to clients regarding their claims, I develop the law in the public interest as amicus curiae counsel in high-profile cases.

I'm a shareholder with DeWitt Law Firm practicing in the areas of real estate and business. I have assisted local and international banks and retailers, national restaurant operators and other businesses, community associations, property managers and owners, title insurers, general contractors and construction trades, creditors, landlords, and parties to insurance coverage disputes. I also work with community associations and their property managers in all kinds of transactions and disputes. I have successfully tried and arbitrated cases and handled insurance appraisals in state and federal courts, as well as appeals. I have also been selected to serve as mediator involving issues...

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.

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.

Nicholas DeMaris is passionate about protecting the rights of employees who have been discriminated against, retaliated against, or harassed in the workplace. During his time at the University of Iowa College of Law, Nicholas served as an Articles Editor on the Iowa Law Review and as a clinical law student in the Employment Law practice group representing workers in employment related disputes.

Joni champions the rights of employees in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower issues, fueled by a passion for giving a voice to the oppressed within the workplace. As an exceptional advocate for her clients is Joni consistently demonstrates her ability to truly understand her clients unique situations through authentic listening. Joni takes the time to truly understand each client’s unique situation and objectives, crafting personalized legal strategies that align with their specific goals, enabling her to advocate for them in the most impactful and effective manner possible. Her work as an attorney has included groundbreaking wins, that...

Michael Hall, III, is the president of Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys, and is the firm’s senior trial lawyer. He specializes in personal injury cases, including: • Car accidents • Brain injuries • Sexual abuse • Farm Injuries • Dog bites • And more Michael has won multiple legal awards, including being honored as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers organization; being twice recognized as one of the top 100 litigation lawyers in the state of Minnesota; and earning the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award. But Michael’s proudest accomplishments are the settlements he has recovered for his clients. He has earned several of the...

Andrew Parker, Founding Partner/Attorney, Parker Daniels Kibort.

Professional Experience:
• Founded Parker Daniels Kibort – 2017-present.
• Founded Parker Rosen – 2005-2017.
• Founded Smith Parker – 1995-2005.
• Shareholder Popham Haik Law Firm – 1988-1995.
• Selected by peers as top 5% of all lawyers in the State of Minnesota each year 1998 to present.
• Chair, 30 attorney Labor and Employment Practice Group, Popham Haik Law Firm.
• Lead trial counsel on numerous successful multi-million-dollar litigation matters involving civil rights violations, defamation, and contract and employment disputes.
• Represented some of largest employers in State of Minnesota, including University of Minnesota, City of Minneapolis and the Metropolitan Council as defendants and numerous senior executives and...

I am an Estate Planning & Elder law Attorney with the law firm of Fafinski, Mark & Johnson in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. As part of the FMJ team, I meet with clients to design, draft, and execute legal documents (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives). I also offer educational presentations on estate planning and elder law topics in the Twin Cities community. I bring my high energy level, assertive personality, and sense of humor into all I do. Outside of a professional context, I am a Delano Area Youth Hockey Association coach, a Minnesota Gopher and Minnesota Wild...

Robert Wilson opened his one-person Minneapolis law office in 1992. He is a recipient of the Minnesota Law and Politics "Rising Star of Minnesota" award as well as a recipient of the Medal of Valor. The Minnesota attorneys at Robert Wilson & Associates have been helping their clients receive maximum compensation for their cases for many years. The law firm's specialties include worker's compensation law and personal injury.

Meet Estate & Wealth Planning Attorney Lisa A. Haster, Esq., who maintains a fresh and different perspective on the practice of estate law. Lisa offers 15 years of courtroom litigation experience representing families, individuals and businesses. Her #1 priority is keeping clients' families out of conflict and out of probate court because she knows first-hand, the unpredictability of the courtroom. Lisa's practice includes Estate Planning, Wealth Planning, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, & Special Needs Planning and avoiding probate court. Lisa has acquired many accolades but is most proud of her 5-Star client satisfaction ratings. She has authored...

Keith is a partner at the firm. Since becoming an attorney, he has almost exclusively represented minor children injured as a result of obstetrical or neonatal malpractice. Keith is licensed to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Minnesota. In 2012 and 2013, he was instrumental in the firm obtaining three of the four largest verdicts in medical malpractice cases in Maryland history – a $55 million dollar verdict against Johns Hopkins Hospital, a $21 million dollar verdict against Harbor Hospital, and a $15.6 million dollar verdict against a nurse midwife and a hospital in Prince George’s County, Maryland....

Christopher T. Porter represents businesses and creative individuals in commercial litigation, intellectual property matters, sales representative litigation, and employment law matters. Christopher, a passionate litigator and intellectual property attorney, zealously advocates for his clients and provides practical guidance to help maximize each client's legal rights and recoveries. Since graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School, Christohper has worked as an attorney with Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. His experiences range from trademark applications and pre-trial motion practice to client engagement, mediation, and contract review and drafting.

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...