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We know that it only takes one mistake to find yourself in a difficult to understand criminal justice system, one where you face life-changing consequences. At The Law Offices of Leverson Budke, PLLC, we provide the tenacious legal defense you need. Whatever misdemeanor or felony charges have been filed against you, we can leverage our extensive litigation experience and knowledge to protect your rights and your future.. With the first DWI and no other aggravating factors, you can expect to lose your license for 30 to 90 days, and you will be fined a maximum of $1000 and/or spend 90 days in jail. Once the suspension period has passed, you will have to pay a fine to have your license reinstated as well as complete a DWI knowledge test for MN. Sounds like fun? Didn't think so, your best bet is with an experienced DUI/DWI attorney who fights all the way until the end, right by your side.. A criminal record can haunt you for the rest of your life, no matter how long ago it’s been since the crimes were committed. When a potential employer or landlord runs a background check and sees any kind of crimes on your record, it can severely hurt your chances at acquiring a new job or finding a home. Minnesota’s expungement laws are complex, our attorneys have extensive experience successfully obtaining expungements throughout the state of Minnesota.. Call Leverson Budke, P.A. today for your free consultation  or visit our website to learn more. In addition, Steve has been an adjunct professor at William Mitchell College of Law and Mitchell Hamline College of Law. He teaches Criminal Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, and Evidence.

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Over the course of 25 years, Suzanne assisted generations of families with estate planning. Her estate planning practice includes everything from drafting wills and trusts to the probate of estates, the administration of trusts as well as assisting families who have children or adults with special needs to establish specific trusts, conservatorships and guardianships. Suzanne has the litigation experience to be an effective advocate in the courtroom if a dispute arises in a probate or trust proceeding. In addition to her estate planning and probate work, Suzanne's experience includes representing injured parties and insurers on insurance coverage issues and related litigation. She has also appeared before and drafted numerous briefs to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court. As a testament to her skills, for over 15 years her peers have presented her with the highest rating possible for her ethics and legal abilities, an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. Suzanne complements her traditional practice in many ways. She has dedicated hundreds of hours of service as a volunteer attorney with the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, representing children who are in foster care or wards of the state. She lectures at various client seminars and for continuing legal education programs in her practice areas. As a member of the panel of arbitrators with the American Arbitration Association, Suzanne is routinely selected by parties to act as their arbitrator.

Nick practices exclusively criminal defense with a focus in DUI / DWI, assault, and drug charges. Nick is a dedicated and passionate attorney that wants to fight for the best results possible in any criminal case. He understands that no one-size-fits-all approach will work for everyone. His representation is tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client. If the state has charged you with a crime, a good Minnesota criminal defense lawyer is essential. The state has an extraordinary amount of resources at their disposal. Simply put, you cannot fight them alone.. In addition to practicing criminal defense, Nick has been an adjunct professor at William Mitchell College of Law and Mitchell Hamline College of Law. He teaches Criminal Law and Constitutional Criminal Procedure.

Mark Kemper concentrates his practice as a civil litigator in real estate, construction, property and casualty litigation.  He has represented  individuals and small businesses in claims involving contract disputes, construction defects and property damage for over seventeen years.. In addition, Mr. Kemper's growing practice includes assisting cabin and recreational property owners with legal issues regarding their ownership and use of the family cabin or property.     While some attorneys limit their practice to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, Mr. Kemper welcomes assignments to greater Minnesota.  Mr. Kemper has handled cases from Duluth to Worthington and from LaCrescent to Angle Inlet - literally across the entire state of Minnesota.  Mr. Kemper is also admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar and has handled matters and claims throughout the state of Wisconsin as well.

Joe Gangelhoff is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law.  He focused his studies on alternative dispute resolution, family law, and criminal Law.  He participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic and he also completed the courses necessary for the Dispute Resolution Institute Certificate.. Joe has volunteered with the Legal Rights Center, Action for Boston Community Development, and the Everyday Management of Money Program.  Under direct supervision at the Legal Rights Center, he interviewed clients, made court appearances, and performed legal research.  He also has a wide range of professional experiences including banking and low-income housing asset management.. He has frequently taken pro bono cases that help serve low income clients in his community.. Prior to law school, Joe received a bachelor’s degree in finance/literature from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management. Joe enjoys spending his free time traveling, bike riding, and reading.

I have practiced law since 1979.  I have been working at Milavetz Gallop and Milavetz since 1987.  I have practiced extensively in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and i  have successfully argued  several published cases, including In Re Custoy of A.V.A. involving grandparents seeking custody of their young grandchild when her parents were killed in a tragic car/truck accident.  I am also a Referee of Conciliation Court in Hennepin County. I am the Vice-Chair of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Chanhassen Minnesota.  I was a plaintiff in the U.S. Supreme Court Case of Milavetz, Gallop and Milavetz P.A v. The United States. Our firm challenged portions of the Bankruptcy Reform Act on First Amendment grounds. Our case narrowed portions of this act to allow attorney the right to advise our clients.  I have been a Super Lawyer in Minnesota every year but 2005.. My son Eddie was a US Marine from 2006-2010.  I am very active in Veteran Causes and in my community of Chanhassen.. In 2018 I spoke at the American Association for Justice Winter Conference on Third Party/Grandparent Custody Rights in a Wrongful Death, and in 2019 I spoke at the American Association for Justice Winter Conference on Exempting Personal Injury Settlements during Bankruptcy.. I have two wonderful grandchildren and enjoy spending time with them.  Grandparents' rights is one of my favorite areas of practice!  I also have a substitue teaching license.. I belong to the Minnesota Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Assocation and the Eighth District Bar Association.. I supervise bankruptcy for my law firm.

I devote my practice to family law, specifically divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, spousal maintenance, property division and appeals. I also have experience representing clients in special education, Social Security disability and bankruptcy matters. I use my previous personal and professional experience working with families and individuals with disabilities to be an empathetic and effective advocate.. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. Spurred by a love of the TV. show Law & Order, as well as arguing for what’s right, I later attended Hamline University School of Law, where I graduated with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 2012.