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With over 43 years of legal experience, Cliff is dedicated to utilizing his wealth of knowledge to achieve the best possible outcome for each of his clients. His record of success speaks volumes. He has won large settlements for clients in medical malpractice, product liability and automobile negligence cases in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.. He won the first ever medical malpractice case against the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In separate, successfully concluded litigation, he helped make anesthesia machines safer for patients. A true pioneer in his practice area, Cliff's professionalism, diligence and positivity ensure his clients feel informed and cared for throughout the duration of their case.

With a robust practice in personal injury litigation, Marcus P. Gatto brings comprehensive experience to every case, managing all aspects from client intake through trial and appeal. He believes direct attorney-client collaboration is fundamental to effective advocacy and is actively involved in each stage of litigation. Marcus is fluent in Spanish and has provided legal representation almost exclusively in Spanish while practicing in Florida, with a strong focus on defending the rights of immigrants. His advocacy has yielded critical outcomes for underserved populations, including negotiating government benefit access for Cuban and Haitian immigrants. A skilled public speaker, Marcus has worked with community organizations and government agencies, and is an alumnus of the ABOTA Trial Academy at Harvard. Recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, Marcus holds a B.S. from Boston College and a J.D. from the University of Miami, complemented by international legal studies. He is an active member of professional associations and is engaged in advanced legal and marine affairs studies. Outside the legal arena, Marcus enjoys alpine skiing, soccer, and global travel, further enriching his broad perspective on law and community service.

The criminal justice system forces one individual to defend themself against the entire might of the State of Minnesota. I want you to know that you do not need to stand alone. My name is Baxter Zaiger and I am a criminal defense attorney licensed in the State of Minnesota. I graduated cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in December of 2018. While in law school, I was an editor for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review, law clerk at a criminal defense firm, and teacher to first year law students. My passion for criminal defense goes beyond representing people through the justice system, I believe in educating my clients so that they know what to expect when it comes to court proceedings as well as engaging with law enforcement.. Before attending law school, I gradutated from the University of Minnesota where I studied political science as well as economics. I was also the president of the Economic Student Organization where we focused on pairing students with Fortune 500 Internships. I also had the great opportunity of creating a scholarship for economic students who showed the most "GRIT.". Outside of the law I enjoying going on walks with my wife and dog, fishing, and watching movies. I am also an avid college wrestling fan.

Take a look at the caption of your summons or complaint. It reads, “State of Minnesota v. [insert your name here].” As you see, the American criminal justice system is adversarial in nature—the government versus you. This is inherently unfair. The government possesses and uses a variety of resources in furtherance of proving you guilty of a crime. These resources include prosecutors, investigators, peace officers, and taxpayer money. This is unfair, as you don’t have access to the same resources. I want to help level the playing field by fighting aggressively and ethically to preserve your rights. When the government charges you with a crime, it accuses you of breaking a law. My job is twofold: 1) to ensure the government follows its own laws when it tries to meet its burden to prove you guilty; and 2) to assert every possible defense afforded to you by law. The system works best when the defense attorney works zealously to ensure the courts and prosecutors play by the rules.. As a criminal defense attorney, I defend my clients zealously and effectively. I use my understanding of the legal landscape to assert my clients’ constitutional rights both inside and outside the courtroom. My experience with the criminal justice system began with the 10th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office where I represented over 1,000 clients. I continued my career as a criminal defense attorney by working privately at a mid-sized firm in Anoka. I formed Repka Law, LLC in Saint Paul with the vision of using my legal knowledge, skills, and experience without the overhead costs of mid- to large-sized firms. This means you get big firm results for solo practitioner prices. Don’t take a chance with your defense. Hire the right defense attorney who understands the system and isn’t afraid to fight for your rights.

Sonja 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 Sonja's work has resulted in her receipt of a “Superb” rating through and being named a Super Lawyer Rising Star, an award given to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Minnesota.. Prior to beginning her practice in 2012, Sonja secured a judicial clerkship in Hennepin County Family Court. There, she worked on high asset divorce cases with complex financial matters, as well as high conflict custody disputes. Sonja learned firsthand how judicial officers decide cases and what makes a family law attorney effective inside and outside of the courtroom. Sonja knows that every family is different. Her experience, knowledge of the court system, reasoned approach to these matters helps her clients achieve their unique goals.

Personal injury lawyer in St. Paul, Minnesota with more than 25 years of experience representing people injured due to car accidents, medical mistake, malpractice or breach of fiduciary duty by an attorney.

Nico is the managing attorney at Ratkowski Law PLLC, where he represents individuals in a broad range of immigration and criminal matters including asylum, removal proceedings, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, administrative appeals, bond redetermination requests, jurisdictional concerns, employment, tax issues, and motion practice.. Nico Ratkowski was first exposed to immigration law in 2016 when he started working as a law clerk at Contreras Edin Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learning quickly, Nico hit the ground running when he became a licensed attorney in January 2019. Since that time, Nico has practiced immigration law full time, cutting his teeth in the trenches during the Trump administration and learning how to best protect his clients from govermental overreach and destructive policies that sought to discourage immigration by separating families, incarcerating immigrants for seemingly no reason, and intentionally sowing confusion amongst immigrants and their attorneys. Undeterred, Nico forged ahead and taught himself how to litigate unconstitutional policies and practices in federal court because he saw that federal courts were the last bastion between the Constitution and Executive tyranny. Along the way, Nico picked up a variety of skills in all facets of immigration, becoming adept at removal defense, obtaining immigration bonds and challenging bond denials through reconsideration requests, filing family- and employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications and petitions, hardship petitions, waiver petitions, humanitarian requests, and otherwise navigating the immigration labyrinth.. In the course of his practice, Nico Ratkowski gained experience in criminal matters, first assisting other attorneys with tricky criminal sexual conduct cases before moving into other areas such as guns, drugs, sex trafficking, conspiracy, and murder. Nico provided free representation to protesters who were arrested in St. Paul and Minneapolis during the 2020 George Floyd protests and was successful in getting all charges dropped in each case. Nico has continued to expand his areas of criminal practice and is more than capable of handling any type of criminal matter that arises.. Nico Ratkowski has handled a variety of habeas corpus and postconviction cases since 2019 at both the federal and state levels, and he has successfully assisted multiple individuals in obtaining pardons from the Minnesota Board of Pardons for felony and misdemeanor offenses.. Nico’s criminal and postconviction work helps inform his approach to civil rights and personal injury cases, as he is regularly exposed to criminal matters from every angle. This experience has been invaluable, as it has allowed Nico to obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlements for his clients from government agencies and private individuals.. Due to Nico Ratkowski’s unique blend of experiences and expertise, he is regularly consulted by other criminal and immigration attorneys to provide expert legal advice about the immigration consequences of various state and federal criminal charges, proposed plea deals, convictions, and sentences.. Nico Ratkowski also has experience forming business entities, drafting corporate and nonprofit governance documents, drafting and advising businesses on residential lease agreements, purchase agreements, licensing agreements, and tax matters. Additionally, Nico regularly obtains third-party and single-parent custody petitions for clients in state family court.. Nico is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. Nico also holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Washington State University. During law school, Nico worked in the Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic, helping low-income clients resolve their tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Minnesota Department of Revenue (MNDOR). Nico also served as a staff member for the Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and Technology. Nico was a Human Rights Center Fellow who worked with “Phillips Black” in Saint Louis, MO to help research the effects of race on death penalty sentencing.. AdmittedMinnesota Supreme CourtWyoming Supreme CourtU.S. District Court for the District of MinnesotaU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MissouriU.S. District Court for the Western District of WisconsinU.S. Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitU.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Tax CourtExecutive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). MembershipsAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). AttendedJuris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School, May 2018Bachelor of Arts, Washington State University

Mr. Hartz represents the people of Minnesota as Assistant Attorney General.

Melvin R. Welch is the founder and managing partner of Welch Law Firm, focusing on criminal defense and trials, representing the accused from the time of investigation and continuing through the trial and the appeals process. Mr. Welch has practiced criminal law for over seven years, beginning his career as an appellate attorney before the Minnesota Courts of Appeal and continuing his practice as a Hennepin County Prosecutor. During his time as a prosecutor, he tried dozens of serious felony cases. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and the United States Federal Courts.During his career as a defense attorney, Mr. Welch has represented clients charged with a wide variety of crimes, ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanor offenses, including: assault, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, drug offenses, prostitution, white collar crime, fraud, theft, DWI, and juvenile crimes. He also represents convicted persons in probation and parole violation hearings, postconviction hearings, sexual and predatory offender registration hearings and appeals, and appeal to the Minnesota Courts of Appeal.

Marcus Almon is an accomplished criminal trial lawyer with more than a decade of courtroom experience. He is licensed to practice in both state and federal courts. Marcus has tried just about every kind of criminal case there is: from drunk-driving offenses to murder.. And he wins (which means his clients win). Sometimes he wins at trial, sometimes he wins by getting the case dismissed before trial, and sometimes he wins at sentencing. But he wins.. What sets Marcus apart from other criminal defense attorneys is that he knows the inner-workings of the court system. While in law school (and some time after) Marcus worked at Ramsey County prosecutor’s office and then worked for the former chief judge of the county.. He knows the prosecutors. He knows the judges. He knows the probation officers. And they know him; they know that he is smart, he is practical, and he is Ready.

Kevin Behr started his professional career as a reporter for a local newspaper in southeastern Minnesota covering the “cops and courts” beat.  After two years, he decided he wanted to be on the other side of the bar and sought a career change.. After his first year of law school, Kevin joined Dudley and Smith, P.A. as a law clerk gaining invaluable experience in all of the firm’s practice areas.  Kevin passed the Bar Exam in July 2012 and was honored to stay with the firm as one of its newest attorneys.  He will focus his practice in the following areas:. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys running, golfing, reading, going to the movies, and spending time with his lovely wife Jessica.. Education. Memberships

Josh has extensive experience representing clients who have suffered an injury, whether at work or in an accident.  A work injury can trigger a number of potential benefits.  As your Minnesota workers’ compensation lawyer, Josh will make sure the insurance company compensates you for your injury.  Josh is also an experienced and aggressive St. Paul personal injury lawyer.  He prides himself on fighting for those injured in car accidents, slip and falls, or work-place injuries.  Josh will thoroughly analyze your case to make sure you receive all of the benefits you deserve.. Also born and raised in Fargo, ND, Josh attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology.  During college, Josh clerked at the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office in Duluth, MN.  Josh is also a graduate of Hamline University School  of Law.  During law school, Josh clerked at a Minnesota law firm specializing in personal injury and workers’ compensation. After law school, Josh spent a year clerking for the Honorable Jay D. Carlson in the Seventh  Judicial District of Minnesota prior to co-founding Arechigo & Stokka.

I was born and raised in Sudan, where one of the dominant cultural values is collectivism. For almost three decades, I witnessed how an individual would care for another by putting his or her own needs last. This culture has formed my values and beliefs and significantly added to who I am today. At a young age, I learned how to be supportive and giving in a great sense of compassion. Thinking about the other has helped me in building and maintaining a high sense of integrity and advocating for justice and respecting others. The sense of caring for a community has always encouraged me to act and react for the benefit of all.

I reunite family members from across the world, particularly those from Latin America and Africa, so they are free to achieve their dream of creating a life together in the United States. I help individuals already in the United States to achieve lawful immigration status so they may choose where to live and work. Through my compassionate and accessible approach, I alleviate the fear and uncertainty involved in the immigration process.

I represent individuals.  Not insurance companies or the government.  I focus my practice primarily in the area of personal injury.. Choosing an attorney is an important decision. Depending on your circumstances it may be one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. It is essential to select a lawyer that will work with your best interest in mind.. My firm offers legal representation throughout Minnesota in the areas of Personal Injury Law, Slip and Fall Accidents, Car Acciednts, and Dog Bite Law.. With offices in Saint Paul, White Bear Lake, and Woodbury - Sand Law represents clients throughout the twin cities area and greater Minnesota.. Call Sand Law at or visit us online at  to schedule a free legal consultation today.

I have known from a very young age that I wanted to be a lawyer.  I am happy to say that being a criminal defense lawyer is my dream job.  In the time I have been a lawyer, I know that I have made a difference for each of my clients.. I grew up in the Twin Cities and have a passion for helping people in my community.

I am one of the founding partners North Star Law Group. I am the head of the Criminal Defense practice group, where we represent clients facing criminal charges throughout the State of Minnesota, including but not limited to, DUIs, Assaults, Domestic Assaults, Thefts, Shoplifting, Weapons Charges, Criminal Vehicular Operation, Damage to Property, Drug Crimes, Murder, various sex crimes, Misdemeanors, Gross Misdemeanors, Felonies, Traffic Violations, Threats of Violence, Probation Violations, and Appeals. Beyond that, we specialize in obtaining expungements for deserving clients throughout the State, including the often difficult-to-achieve expungements of DWI records.. The North Star Criminal Defense approach is based on the singular belief that just because a person is charged with a crime does not make them a criminal. Good people can make mistakes that lead them to the criminal justice system. Our defense of each client is threefold: (1) develop a personalized legal strategy based on the big picture for each client, including understanding both the criminal and collateral consequences that could come from the criminal case; (2) we are Not Always Minnesota Nice when fighting for our clients - we know when to negotiate, when to fight, and how to utilize both to achieve the just result for the client; and (3) we are prepared to take the case to trial if necessary, where our trial skills shine. The North Star Criminal Defense team is stacking trial win after trial win, and on complicated, challenging cases, including a nine-count attempted murder case where the self-defense theory prevailed.. This individualized approach is what led to the North Star Law Group taking form. The Law Group overall assists clients in most any legal needs, including business formation, litigation, and the newly formed legalized cannabis counsel. We strive to take advantage of technology to create greater efficiencies in our representation that yields better and faster results, plus lower costs for our clients. We have a unique firm structure that is designed to put the client first and not line the attorneys' pockets. And we have built a firm culture where we are hard-working, driven, and humble - even though we thrive in achieving the results needed for our clients. We are confident that we can provide the legal services you need.

I am engaged in the general practice of all aspects of civil litigation with a primary focus on employment law litigation in federal and state courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, vicarious liability, whistleblower claims, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with business claims, and contractual disputes.I am admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota and am a Qualified Neutral in Civil Alternative Dispute Resolution. I am a member of the Warren E. Burger Inn of Court and an active member of the Minnesota State and Ramsey County Bar Associations.  I am a Super Lawyer in Employment and Labor law.  Prior to earning my law degree, I was a Buyer for Target Corporation responsible for the development, cost negotiations, and overall financial performance of my category assortments nationwide.

I am an immigration attorney with experience in family-based immigration and removal defense.  I help family members reunite in the United States and navigate the United States' complex immigration statutes, regulations and policies.  I regularly file waivers with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to waive unlawful presence, criminal issues and other issues that can cause problems with visa issuance.. I also regularly represent clients in immigration court to file applications to prevent deportation from the United States.. I take pride in helping my clients successfully reunite their family or remain in the United States.

I am a criminal defense lawyer in St. Paul, Minnesota.  I represent people throughout Minnesota and North Dakota.  I have successfully obtained Not Guilty verdicts at trial andpre-trial dismissals for clients facing a variety of accusations, including charges of DWI, Domestic Assault, Criminal Defamation, Theft by Swindle, Threats of Violence (Terroristic Threats), Criminal Sexual Conduct, and drugs charges.   I have also successfully challenged laws at the Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court which resulted in reversals of convictions.  My office is located in downtown St. Paul.  I'm happy to offer you a free consultation.

Experience and accomplishments matter.  When you hire a lawyer, you should consider not only how long that attorney has been practicing, but what she has accomplished in that time.  I have been honored to be named Attorney of the Year twice by Minnesota Lawyer.  The first time was in 2012 for litigation that resulted in the closure of the St. Paul police department crime lab and again in 2015 for my work as the lead attorney on the high profile murder case State of Minnesota v. Brian Fitch.. I have vast experience in a wide variety of criminal cases. I have represented clients in both juvenile and adult court, and handled cases ranging from disorderly conduct up to First Degree murder. What sets me apart from other criminal defense attorneys is my specialized training in forensic issues, including DNA, drug testing, firearms, and crash reconstruction.. After over eleven years in public defense I have opened my own private criminal defense practice.  Contact me for a free consultation. .  You deserve an experienced, accomplished lawyer.

Drew Epperly is a personal injury attorney at Sand Law. Drew represents individuals that have been injured in motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents as well as victims of animal attacks.. Drew is originally from West Virginia where he pursued his bachelor’s degree in accounting at Marshall University. While at Marshall Drew was a Co-Captain of the Rugby team and recruited by the U.S. national team to compete in the 2016 Olympics. After graduating with honors at Marshall, Drew went on to study law at West Virginia University College of Law where he showed a great aptitude for litigation through his coursework.. Drew began his legal career as a family law attorney where he quickly excelled thanks to his financial background paired with his compassion for people. These same attributes have translated into the personal injury field where Drew has found similar early success. Drew is able to relate to his clients in a unique way as he has experienced what they are going through first hand. As a motorcycle crash victim himself, Drew understands his client’s perspective and has the ability to truly empathize with them while assisting them through their difficult time.. In his free time Drew enjoys exploring Minnesota with his wife and son, attending sporting events, riding motorcycles, and boating with family and friends.

Courtney graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law where she served on the Jessup Moot Court Team, was the founder of the Oklahoma International Law Society, where she worked with many students from different countries to navigate through American culture and law, and was the leader of numerous other organizations.. She received the Pros for Africa Fellowship her first year and spent the summer in Kampala, Uganda working with the local government and spent her last semester in Costa Rica working for the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. During law school she was also able to travel to Colombia and meet with indigenous tribal leaders. With her team, she wrote a report that was cited by the United Nations regarding best practices for indigenous Colombians.. After law school, she lived in Daegu, South Korea where she taught English and worked with human rights organizations.  Courtney considers herself a citizen of the world and has experience working with individuals from all countries.. Most recently, she has been involved in an initiative with the Minnesota State Bar Association in Kosovo.  After a brief trip to Pristina, Kosovo, where she and 3 other MSBA members met with leaders throughout the country, she and the other delegates have since began working with Chief Justice John Tunheim and Judge Paul Scoggin in assisting to develop the bar association in Kosovo.. For 12 years, Courtney has worked at her family construction business where she has learned the ins and outs of the construction industry, has experienced first hand the difficulties that come with this industry, and understands your needs.  In addition, her primary practice areas in both law school and as an attorney have been in the immigration and small business sector.

Charles Shafer assists clients in matters involving general civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment and contract disputes. He is skilled in deconstructing complex legal and technical issues for lay audiences. He is also a volunteer attorney for the Tubman Safety Project.. Charles Shafer was inspired to become an attorney (which he insists had nothing to do with the unemployability of an English major) to use the law to help his clients navigate complex issues.

Brian M. Marsden is an experienced trial lawyer. For over 23 years he has successfully represented clients accused of crimes ranging from drunk driving, drug trafficking, Internet crimes, sex crimes, forgery, embezzlement and murder. If a client is charged, Brian works tirelessly and aggressively on their defense.. It is our policy to handle our clients’ matters with as much discretion as possible to minimize the impact that an arrest or prosecution may have on their personal lives.. If you have a matter you would like to discuss, please call for a free initial consultation. All consultations are completely confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege.