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At the law office of Judith A. Samson, I strive to provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere for clients while aggressively pursuing their defense, acquittal, and freedom.. As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, I recognize the need to provide clients with thorough understanding of their options and realistic outcomes while also vigorously defending against the charges. I have been serving clients as a Minnesota defense attorney for more than 15 years and provide comprehensive defense services ranging from drug charges and DUI to assault, theft, and juvenile crimes.. Being investigated or charged with a crime can be a frightening and life-changing experience. Being well-represented will reduce your stress and achieve a more successful outcome as you work through the legal process.. Criminal Defense Attorney Judith Samson has earned a solid reputation for aggressive and creative approaches to criminal defense in Minnesota. Her practice is built on helping each client understand their options and vigorously pursuing their best interests.. Ms. Samson is an experienced trial attorney and defended hundreds of people statewide charged with crimes including but not limited to Drug Cases, DWI, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Domestic Assaults, Theft, Fraud, Driving & License Violations and Forfeitures.. Call now for a Free Consultation - phones are answered 24 hours a day. Judith Samson represents people throughout Minnesota, and will meet with you anywhere, anytime.

Aside from praciticing law, I enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family. You may fined me canoeing in the Boundary Waters or skiing and hiking in Montana.

Ashley Heaney Law is a full-service criminal defense firm dedicated to providing thorough, professional and highly personal legal counsel. Ashley Heaney provides representation to adults and juveniles facing criminal charges in Minnesota State and Federal courts.

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.

As a seasoned trial lawyer and MSBA Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist, Jon Breyer represents companies in complex transaction-related disputes arising from all varieties of business agreements, with a particular emphasis on shareholder, employment and complex business disputes, fraud, and securities litigation. Many of these cases involve difficult and fiercely litigated allegations against employees, officers, directors and shareholders of businesses. Most recently as lead counsel, Jon has represented businesses and individuals who have fallen victim to data  breaches, as well as representing businesses targeted by litigation and government investigations stemming from highly publicized data security breaches.

As a member of the Nichols Kaster's individual rights litigation team, Laura is dedicated to protecting the rights of current and former employees who face a wide-range of employment-related issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, minority shareholder, and contract disputes. She works hard to advocate for her clients and to deliver in-depth, efficient representation that enables clients to obtain the best possible resolutions in their cases.

As a licensed architect, I have experience with sustainable, commercial, industrial, residential, and educational architecture at all scales. As a lawyer, I am interested in the impact law and policy have on design professionals, project owners, and the built environment.

Arthur R. Martinez has had more than 100 Jury Trials. He has had over 30 Federal Jury Trials. He has been trained in the area of Forensic Evidence including DNA and is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Arthur R. Martinez has been on Rules Committee for the Rule of Criminal Procedure for the Minnesota Supreme Court and has been an Adjunct Professor at William Mitchell College of Law, Emory Law, Natinoal Institute for Trial Advocay NITA, Western Trial Advocacy College, Training Federal Defense Lawyers for the Administratvie Office in Washington D.C. at William and Mary Law School, and has trained lawyers all over the United States and Mexico.. Arthur R. Martinez is admitted to practice law in Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Court and Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court.. Arthur R. Martines is a member in Good Standing with the American Academey of Forensic Science (AAFS) and the Internationa Association for Identification (IAI).. Arthur R. Martinez can take DNA evidence from guns cases, sexual assault cases, murder/homicide cases, theft cases, and cold hit cases and make sure his clients do not get convicted with junk science.

arim El-Ghazzawy is the founder and principal of El-Ghazzawy Law Offices, LLC, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Focusing his practice exclusively on family law, including both litigation and alternative dispute resolution, he concentrates on high-asset divorce cases and serves clients in the Twin Cities area and throughout the state in matters involving prenuptial agreements, spousal maintenance claims, complex custody issues, business valuations and property distribution. Mr. El-Ghazzawy has significant appellate experience.. Mr. El-Ghazzawy has been practicing law for over three decades. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts in history and Spanish before earning his Juris Doctor at the University of Minnesota Law School. His results-oriented approach has been instrumental in notable verdicts regarding the legality of foreign marriages, opposition to out-of-state relocation by custodial parents, and vacation of an Antenuptial Agreement.. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Mr. El-Ghazzawy is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. In recognition of his outstanding legal skills and high ethical standards, Mr. El-Ghazzawy has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell along with recognition from Minnesota Monthly and U.S. News & World Report.. *AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.

Anthony Nemo is a personal injury lawyer that focuses his practice primarily upon unsafe and defective  medical devices and other large-scale product recall issues ("mass torts").

Anthony Bushnell is the lawyer to call when you need help immediately. Whether answering questions for a driver in the middle of the night before testing for DWI or working quickly to get someone released from jail, Mr. Bushnell is available 24/7 and ready to go to work. In the courtroom, he takes command of the situation and stands up for the rights of his clients. Ready to aggressively challenge the state to put its case to the test at trial, he has completed numerous criminal jury trials and bench trials and handled hundreds of cases in pre-trial stage. Mr. Bushnell has argued cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals, including getting an order against his client thrown out because the opposing party didn't give his client fair notice of the action. He is also an experienced civil trial attorney and handles many litigation matters including orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. He practices in Minnesota state courts and in Federal Court for the District of Minnesota.. In addition to defending people in court, Mr. Bushnell handles expungement of criminal records for people who need a record sealed because they are denied employment or otherwise hurt by it, and can also help people with expunging Department of Human Services (DHS) records.. Trial practice has been a passion for Mr. Bushnell for nearly 20 years, reflected in all of his college and law school training. He received his legal education at the University of Minnesota Law School, which is consistently ranked among the top 20 law schools in the United States. He graduated with honors in 2005 and was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar that same year.. During college, he was consistently recognized for his outstanding skills in trial advocacy. He earned a number of awards at national and local tournaments for his skill as an attorney in college mock trial, and participated in the national tournament each year he competed. During the last year of college and for three years prior to attending law school, Mr. Bushnell worked in several law firms and gained a wide variety of experience with legal practice and procedure. He enthusiastically plays strategy games of all kinds and enjoys finding a tough challenger in chess.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Bushnell has also served as a board member and vice-president of the Minnesota Chapter of Christian Legal Society, and has volunteered his time at the Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid clinic. Mr. Bushnell makes a priority to spend time talking about the practice of law with students enrolled in law school, including serving as an adjunct Lawyering Program Instructor at the University of Minnesota Law School for the 2009-2010 class year. He also teaches the entire criminal and traffic code to students in law enforcement training as adjunct faculty at The University of Northwestern - Saint Paul.

Anne is one of the premier family law attorneys in Minnesota. She has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" in Minnesota Law and Politics every year since 2003. She has also been chosen as a TOP 100 Attorney and as a Top 3 Family Law Super Lawyer in 2007.. With over 28 years' experience practicing exclusively in the area of family law, Anne is known for her professionalism, meticulous personal case management, thorough preparation and exceptional knowledge of the law. Most notably, Anne is a dedicated advocate for her clients and is recognized for her expertise in dealing with the many complex issues of family law including finances, business, property and asset valuation, non-marital property and spousal maintenance.. Anne is Board Certified in Family Law Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).. Her personal interests include biking, marathon running, traveling and golf.

Anna P. Prakash is a dedicated and skilled advocate for those who have been victimized by the unfair and illegal practices of companies.  Whether she is helping consumers stand up to big business or employees stand up to unscrupulous employers, Anna litigates with her clients’ interests and needs at the forefront and tirelessly fights for their rights.  As a member of the both the Consumer Class Action Team and National Wage and Hour Team at Nichols Kaster, Anna has worked extensively on complex class and collective action cases in Minnesota and around the country.. Prior to joining Nichols Kaster in 2009, Anna served as a civil rights attorney for the United States Department of Education in Washington, D.C. and monitored compliance with special education laws for the state of Minnesota. During law school, Anna interned with the National Labor Relations Board's Special Litigation Branch and with the Youth and Education Law Projects at the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis.

Andy is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the State.  He is the Chairperson of the Minnesota State Bar Association Criminal Law Certification Board and was the first lawyer in Minnesota to be certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.  He is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum.   For the past two years, Benchmark Litigation has named Mr. Birrell a “Litigation Star.” In addition to being selected a perennial Super Lawyer, he has three times been named one of Minnesota’s Top 100 Super Lawyers.  He is an elected member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Birrell is available to represent clients in all phases of criminal law and related matters from grand jury investigations through appeals in federal and state courts throughout the United States.  He represents clients in matters implicating the most significant and difficult white collar criminal law matters, including those involving: RICO, money laundering, conspiracy, tax charges, mail and wire fraud, bank fraud and other related allegations.. Mr. Birrell is an accomplished and seasoned appellate lawyer.  He has argued before the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., the federal appeals court, and has won reversals of convictions and orders for new trials in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.. A former prosecutor, Mr. Birrell contributes to his profession by presenting seminars to lawyers on all aspects of federal and state criminal law and procedure and ethics.. In addition to being one of Minnesota’s most prominent criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Birrell also represents businesses and people in complex business disputes, has obtained results for clients in excess of a million dollars in personal injury matters, and has won trials in tax court, family court, and in matters involving business disagreement and claimed professional malpractice.. Mr. Birrell welcomes all new challenges and would like to talk to you about yours.

An Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney fighting for the rights of his clients.

Amy E. Papenhausen is a shareholder and part of the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration Practice Group.  Amy practices in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning, probate and trust administration, conservatorships and guardianships, and estate and trust litigation.. As a mother of two, Amy brings a real life perspective to her clients and understands the importance of protecting and planning for a family’s future.  Knowing the importance of family goes a long way in demonstrating how Amy serves her clients in the planning process and after the death of a loved one.. Amy helps individuals and professional fiduciaries navigate the estate and trust administration process.  She assists in resolving disputes that may arise, preparing estate and fiduciary tax returns and distributing estate and trust assets.

Amanda Jean LeBlanc is a Minneapolis labor and employment law attorney and a Rule 114 qualified family and civil mediator. She is passionate about helping clients find justice and providing families with a better way to navigate legal issues.. Amanda attended Hamline University School of Law on a full Presidential Scholarship, and was awarded a Bakken Fellowship to perform scholarly research.  She graduated with a certificate in Advocacy and Problem Solving, as well as a certificate in Global Arbitration Law & Practice, completed at Queens Mary University in London, England. In addition, she was a national finalist in the ABA Mediation Representation Competition.. Before attending law school, Amanda earned degrees in Psychology and Human Development & Families Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She has experience working with children and families in a variety of educational, community and research settings.

Alexander M. Baggio fights for employees’ rights to hard-earned wages as part of Nichols Kaster’s National Wage and Hour Litigation Team. Focusing on class and collective actions, Alex represents workers seeking recovery of commission payments, minimum wage, overtime, and improper meal and break deductions. He stridently advocates for his clients and for their just claims to unpaid wages.. Before joining Nichols Kaster, Alex worked in the Minnesota District Courts as a law clerk for the Honorable Gary Larson and then the Honorable Janet N. Poston. While in law school, Alex participated in the Philip M. Jessup International Moot Court, winning awards for legal writing and oral advocacy; was on the Dean’s List; and received Honors recognition in legal writing. He also volunteered with the Asylum Law Project, providing legal advice on federal immigration issues to individuals in Miami, FL.

Alex is an associate attorney at Greeman Toomey, PLLC. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota and practices exclusively in the area of Social Security disability law.. Alex has a B.A. in Political Science from Saint Cloud State University and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. During law school, she was a staff member on the University of Minnesota Law Review, won the “Best Brief” award in her first year legal writing class, and externed for the Honorable Robert A. Awsumb in Ramsey County. She also participated in the Innocence Project Clinic where she investigated claims of actual innocence made by inmates in Minnesota. Her volunteer experiences include clerking for the Stearns County Public Defender’s Office, the Federal Defender’s Office for the District of Minnesota, and the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota. She also worked at Tubman where she assisted victims of domestic violence in obtaining Orders for Protection and in family law matters. Prior to joining Greeman Toomey, Alex was a Fellow with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office where she represented juveniles in felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor criminal hearings.. Originally from northern Nevada, Alex currently resides in Minneapolis. In her spare time she enjoys watching the Minnesota Vikings and going to concerts.

Alan C. Eidsness’ experience includes trial work focusing on family law, specifically cases involving business valuations and other cases involving significant assets and/or incomes. As part of his family law practice, he also provides services in Alternative Dispute Resolution – both as a Mediator and as a Special Master. His business work includes representing entrepreneurs and companies in commercial matters and also includes work with tax-free non-profit corporations. Alan has additional experience in estate and tax planning for individuals.

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After years of working in the construction field pouring concrete and witnessing friends get the short end of the stick in the judicial system, he decided to go to law school.  Now Wyatt is able to give honest affordable help to those that have been charged with a crime.

After twenty-five years in a small suburban practice, I joined Chestnut Cambronne in January 2014 as a partner. I provide counsel and litigation services to business and individual clients on a wide variety of legal issues, including real estate, employment and contracts. I prosecute for the cities of Hopkins and Medicine Lake and was the first president of the Suburban Hennepin County Prosecutors' Association. I am also a charter member and past president of the Minnetonka Rotary Club and I was involved with the Volunteer Lawyers Network. I have a special interest in the issue of domestic violence and I served on the Board of Directors for the Sojourner Project in Minnetonka. In 2004, I received the Sojourner Truth Peace Award. My favorite places are any beach with my wife and daughters, any basketball court, any kitchen and North Dakota. Yes, North Dakota.

After 13 years in sales and sales management, 12 years owning a construction equipment rental business, and 4 years as a small business consultant and coach, I graduated from law school in 2009. Since earning my law degree, I've been providing legal and business services to small business owners and residential contractors to help them grow their business and protect what they build. Everyday I combine my past experiences, my MBA, and my law degree to provide a wholistic approach to preventing and resolving issues that arise everyday for owner-operated businesses.. While I provide aggressive representation for my clients in disputes with other parties, I devote the majority of my time to positioning my clients to avoid problems altogher, or to manage and contain issues that arise to keep the cost of solving the problems as reasonable as possible.. When looking for legal services from an attorney who understands business and what it's like to be an owner, look no further than Bill Gschwind and Minnesota Construction Law Services PLLC.

Adrianna Haugen Shannon is a diligent, thorough, results-oriented attorney, and a dedicated advocate for her individual and business clients.. She has successfully represented thousands of individual and corporate clients in state and federal courts, appeals, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. She has handled cases in all areas of employment law, including discrimination and harassment claims, disability, gender, race, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, familial status, marital status, and sexual orientation claims, FMLA matters, severance negotiations, just cause, wrongful discharge, wage and hour matters, and retaliation claims.  She has also handled a number of business litigation disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract cases, fraud claims, and trade secret disputes.  She has tried several cases to verdict, and prevailed before the courts of appeals and the United States Supreme Court.. Adrianna also provides valuable legal advice to her business and nonprofit clients regarding organizational and operational matters.  Her legal services are designed to prevent legal violations and disputes before they start whenever possible.. Adrianna is a frequent speaker at trade and continuing legal education seminars on a variety of employment topics, and regularly authors training materials, handbooks, articles, and book chapters on various employment and business matters.