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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

Natalie J. Xiong is a licensed attorney in Minnesota. She practices family law, wills and estates, immigration, employment law, and personal injury. Natalie is fluent in English and Hmong. Natalie believes in making legal services accessible to low- and moderate-income families. She works with Civil Society, a non-profit organization that provides culturally and linguistically specific legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In addition, she volunteers with The Advocates for Human Rights and Volunteer Lawyers Network and provides pro bono services to low income communities.

My love for immigrants and diverse cultures started as a child when my family hosted exchange students from Guatemala, Mexico and France. As a 15 year old I was fortunate to travel to the former Soviet Union with an exchange program aimed at promoting peace through cultural understanding. That experience broadened my perspective and provided me with a global outlook that I carry with me to this day. In law school, I participated in an Asylum Law Project representing a young Honduran boy who was being deported. That experience solidified my commitment to immigration law. I have worked with many clients from around the world and truly enjoy learning about their lifestyle and culture. I couldn't ask for a better job.

Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz brings over 20 years of comprehensive legal experience to her practice, with a cum laude, Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Her reputable career includes positions with a Senior Judge, leading law firms, for the State as a prosecutor, and as an Asst. Vice President for the nation’s leading bank in the trust department. Predominantly focusing on immigration law, Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz’s practice frequently extends to criminal and family law matters because all three areas of law are inexplicably intertwined. Esteemed for her legal expertise and unique ability to connect with individuals from varied backgrounds, Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz’s is acknowledged for her impactful contributions—earning accolades such as the 2018 Attorney-of-the-Month and numerous other awards. She led the Minnesota State Bar Immigration Section as Chair, served as EOIR Liaison for American Immigration Lawyer’s Assoc. (AILA) and has engaged with numerous legal organizations, illustrating her dedication to the legal community. As a presenter and moderator at numerous continuing legal education seminars, her unique skills cover critical immigration topics, reflecting her ongoing commitment to the legal profession's development and her clients' needs.

Misti Allen Binsfeld is the owner and managing attorney at Binsfeld Law Firm, PLLC, practicing in the area of Immigration Law. She has enjoyed practicing Immigration Law for more than 20 years and has a wide range of Immigration Law experience. Misti was the 2017-2018 chair-person of American Immigration Lawyer Association for Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. This is an elected leadership position for which Misti lead nearly 300 lawyers on behalf of the organization.. In her law practice, Misti represents employers who seek to hire foreign nationals, families who seek to live together in the United States, individuals seeking asylum in the United States, crime victims, individuals in removal proceedings, and applicants for U.S. citizenship.. Misti’s approach to working with clients is thorough. She enjoys working with people and businesses, identifying client goals, and working together to find solutions. Misti finds great reward in representing companies and individuals, and together working through the complexities of Immigration Law procedures. Misti believes the relationship that is built between lawyer and client is integral to success. Misti’s success with clients has built long lasting relationships with companies, families, and individuals.. Misti is active in the local legal community. She presents on Immigration Law topics, supports educational opportunities for lawyers and students, and advocates to U.S. Congressional leaders how we all benefit from strong and secure immigrant communities. Misti provides mentorship to students and new lawyers. She supports The Advocates for Human Rights, Minnesota and provides pro bono legal representation for children seeking asylum.

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 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.

Erin Lins is a bilingual attorney at Zimmer Law Group. She graduated from summa cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in May 2016. She studied International Relations at Lake Forest College outside of Chicago, Illinois, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to joining Zimmer Law Group, Erin held a variety of positions in the field of immigration law. Most recently, she served as Student Director of the Immigration Clinic at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she represented clients before in court and at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In addition, she was an intern at the Immigration Court in Fort Snelling, Minnesota and at Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon, & Vogt. Prior to entering law school, Erin worked at the Mexican Consulate in Chicago and at the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Erin is extremely passionate about immigration law and loves being an advocate for those navigating through various aspects of the immigration process.