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2150 Third Avenue N , Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

As a criminal defense attorney at Brandt Kettwick Defense, I am committed to advocating for those in need and ensuring justice is accessible to all in Minnesota. Driven by a passion for fairness and a belief in second chances, I intend to devote my career to defending individuals facing challenging circumstances by helping them navigate the legal system with compassion and respect. With a deep commitment to protecting the rights of every person, regardless of background or circumstance, I view criminal defense as a vital way to make the world a more just and empathetic place.

Firm: Brandt Kettwick Defense

2150 3rd Ave N , Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Christian Peterson Law Office

2140 4th Ave , Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Former prosecutor fighting for you.. Mr. Peterson was born and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota. He attended college at the University of Minnesota and law school at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis.. Since his admission to the Bar in 2006, Mr. Peterson has litigated hundreds of cases in a wide variety of criminal offenses ranging from murder and serious assault to DWI/DUI and traffic violations. He also has handled a wide variety of matters from divorce and child protection to general civil litigation. His experience includes successfully representing clients through negotiation, jury trial and at the Court of Appeals.. Mr. Peterson has established a solid reputation as a highly skilled attorney. He has received the highest rating of 10.0 from the lawyer rating website , and has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 trial lawyers in Minnesota. He has also been awarded the Top 40 Under Age 40 Award by the American Society of Legal Advocates and the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.. Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Peterson spent several years as a prosecutor promoting public safety and improving his community. Mr. Peterson is a frequent lecturer at the University of St. Thomas School of Law on various topics. He also routinely serves a judge in moot court and mock trial competitions.. Mr. Peterson resides in Maple Grove, Minnesota with his wife and daughter. He is active in the area of health and fitness, writing for as well as prominent fitness blogs. He has been featured in local media as a result of his promotion of a healthy lifestyle in his community.

2150 Third Ave. N , Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Dani joined Brandt Kettwick Defense in 2018 as an associate attorney. She has experience on both sides of criminal law. Prior to joining Brandt Kettwick Defense, she worked at the Anoka County Attorney’s office and assisted in prosecuting cases through the criminal justice system. She also worked for two years as a law clerk with the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender’s Office where she represented clients through every stage of the criminal justice system. Prior to her prosecution work, she worked as a law clerk in the office of Giancola & Durkin and conducted extensive research on various areas of criminal law. Throughout these experiences, Dani has handled hundreds of cases and co-chaired three felony jury trials. She has helped to negotiate pleas and has argued and won favorable dispositions at the district court level.. Outside of Brandt Kettwick Defense, Dani has been a firefighter with the Andover Fire Department since 2015 and truly believes in helping individuals in need. This naturally expands to the criminal defense realm, and she always strives to meet the needs of her clients.. Dani received her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and in the top 25% of her class. She was an assistant editor of Mitchell Hamline Law Review for two years, allowing her to oversee the production of legal research papers. She also participated in the Rosalie Wahl Moot Court where she was able to compete in appellate arguments.

Firm: Brandt Kettwick Defense

2150 3rd Ave N , Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Isabel went to law school to work closely with others by helping them navigate through hard times in their lives.. After graduating college with honors, she served in AmeriCorps at the Legal Rights Center in South Minneapolis supporting restorative justice programming for youth in many school districts across the state.. Isabel then attended the University of Minnesota Law School where she graduated cum laude. During law school, Isabel participated in the McGee Civil Rights Moot Court Competition where she was named Best Oral Advocate in the State Tournament and her team won Best Brief in the National Moot Court Regional Tournament.. In addition to her appellate advocacy experience, Isabel represented clients at the district court level as a student certified family law attorney for two years. Isabel spent both of her law school summers in New York City, including one summer as a certified student prosecutor at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office.. After Law School, Isabel was fortunate enough to clerk with the Minnesota Supreme Court. While at the Minnesota Supreme Court, Isabel worked closely with Justice Chutich to analyze cases before the court and support the court in generating opinions.. Outside of work, Isabel sits on the Hennepin County Bar Foundation Board of Directors and is a member of the Minnesota Women Lawyers. She also loves spending time at her cabin with her family, cooking, and enjoying the outdoors in every Minnesota season. Isabel’s greatest accomplishment is taking (and passing!) the bar exam four days before she was due with her daughter.

Firm: Giancola-Durkin P.A.

403 Jackson St. , Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I try cases and win.  My focus is on the client and getting results that are consistent with the clients wishes.  I am a Registered Nurse and have utilized the medical background to win cases like assaults.  Vice President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, Member of Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Minnesota Nurse Attorneys, Past Member of Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association.  Extensive courtroom experience across the State of Minnesota.

Firm: Brandt Kettwick Defense

2150 Third Avenue North , Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

After more than a decade of practicing exclusively in the area of criminal defense, it is no surprise that people turn to Nicole Kettwick for her knowledge, experience, and success. This, of course, includes those facing criminal charges, but it also includes other lawyers, as well as national and international media outlets hoping to gain insight into criminal law.. Despite a tenured and momentous career, Nicole’s path may be explained in simple terms: a dedication to the lives and concerns of her clients at all costs within the boundaries of the law.. Nicole is relentlessly committed to her clients’ best interests in order to get a just result. From the first phone call to the end of the trial process, Nicole listens to the concerns, fears, and goals of her clients. This allows her to implement creative and cutting-edge strategies with a proven track record.. Nicole has worked with thousands of people facing a variety of charges, ranging from minor traffic offenses and DWI crime, to criminal sexual conduct and murder. Every person is unique, and her ability to comprehend and relay the true lives of other people makes her an effective advocate.. She teaches law students at the University of St. Thomas School of Law as an adjunct professor. As a Co-Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Hennepin County Bar Association, Nicole plans Continued Legal Education courses for criminal attorneys throughout Minnesota. She also volunteers her time with several Bar Associations as well as judging moot court and mock trial competitions for law schools and colleges. For years, law school have called upon her to mentor their high-achieving students.. Nicole is currently admitted to all Courts within the State of Minnesota, as well as the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. Above all else, Nicole’s greatest sense of pride comes from being a named partner at Brandt Kettwick Defense where she does her true life’s work in the service of others.