Afton Lawyers

Universidad Catolica Andres Bello: Abogada 1999. Hamline University Law School: Master of Laws 2001. William Mitchell College of Law: Juris Doctor 2003. Licensed to practice in Venezuela, and before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the United States District Court. Fluent in Spanish and English Faculty at National American University: Paralegal Program Currently serving as a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association Diversity Committee.

Christopher W. Boline practices business and commercial law, civil litigation, appellate work, real estate law, consumer law matters, personal injury, USDA appeals, and administrative law. Christopher received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. During law school, Christopher served as a certified student attorney in a Hennepin County suburban court, was an extern with a Hennepin County District Court judge, and received recognition from the Minnesota Justice Foundation for his time devoted to public service. He began working for Dudley and Smith, P.A. as a clerk during law school. Christopher graduated...

John C. Lillie, III practices in the areas of criminal defense and civil litigation within Minnesota and the surrounding region. John deals with a wide range of criminal matters, including petty misdemeanor traffic citations, gross misdemeanor DWI allegations and serious felony cases. John also focuses on handling a variety of civil cases, with an emphasis placed on those cases which must be tried. He is very aware of the fact that not all cases will be tried, but he prepares every case as if it will be with incredible attention to detail and leaving no stone unturned in...

Randy Knutson brings more than 30 years of extensive experience handling numerous personal injury claims on behalf of his clients and their families. He also handles vaccine injury claims and bicycle cases across the United States, demonstrating his comprehensive knowledge of both medical and legal matters. Randy has also played a significant role in several prominent data privacy cases in Minnesota, which have had a profound and wide-ranging impact. He is a certified civil trial specialist, having handled more than 100 trials for his clients. He is licensed in Minnesota, Iowa, and Texas, and admitted to federal court and the...

Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer, Mark Arneson, is a former prosecutor which makes him uniquely qualified to handle criminal defense cases and positions him as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. Throughout his career, he has successfully achieved acquittals and dismissals for a multitude of clients. His practice is dedicated exclusively to Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI offenses. As expected, his work has been recognized with several honors, including being named a Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, and a Rising Star by Minneapolis Super Lawyers. He firmly believes that every person deserves the finest...

I'm Dave Kelly, a Twin Cities area Minnesota bankruptcy attorney. I've been practicing law in the Twin Cities Minneapolis and St. Paul area quite a while - learning this business really does take a long time. If you would like to talk things over, I would be glad to discuss your situation. In about half an hour or so I can do a screening over the phone that would give us a fairly good idea as to whether a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a good idea for you. I don't charge for those screenings. You might already...

Catherine practices exclusively criminal defense in the Twin Cities Metro area in state and federal court. She has tried over 40 jury trials and conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings. She worked as a state public defender in multiple counties and has represented thousands of people in matters from Misdemeanor traffic tickets to felony drugs, criminal sexual conduct, domestic assault, fraud, weapons, murder and federal conspiracy cases. Catherine is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist and trained trial attorney from the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. She has also advocated for criminal justice reform in front of the Minnesota...

Douglas Kans has been repeatedly selected as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is a highly respected Minneapolis Minnesota DWI DUI Attorney with 30 years of exclusive criminal defense experience. He has successfully represented numerous individuals charged with all levels of DWI/DUI and criminal offenses at both the State and Federal level throughout Minneapolis and the entire state of Minnesota. This includes Drug Offenses, Assault, Theft crimes and Drunk Driving related offenses such as DWI/DUI. He is a member of both the prestigious organizations of The National College of DUI Defense and...

I handle all types of Minnesota workers compensation claims along with personal injury cases and social security disability. I do not recover unless you recover. Insurance companies try to pay as little as possible for your claims. As such, you need someone experienced and knowledgeable to fight for the benefits you deserve. Since 2003 I have been practicing as a Minnesota workers compensation attorney. Feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation.

Politics, public policy and solving problems have always been interesting to me. I like debates on important issues in our world. I think that is what led me to study law. The skill of presenting evidence to persuade others to agree with your view is at the core of being a good lawyer. Nearly 30 years of practicing family law has sharpened this skill for me. I don't mind the intense emotions that often accompany divorce and child custody matters. My firm handles many contested cases each year but we always strive to resolve conflicts outside of court....

Benjamin Nicolet focuses his practice on Personal Injury and representing clients who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. He is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin; as well as the federal courts of the District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin. Ben has handled the gamut of injury cases, from life-altering 18-wheeler accidents, to vicious dogs terrorizing neighborhoods, and family camping trips ending in tragic boating accidents. Ben says, “Clients generally come to us when they feel like their lives have been turned upside down; whether it’s from a car accident...

Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. As the Managing Member of Wanta Thome, Shawn exemplifies principled leadership through his deft navigation of complex and individual litigation. His authentic understanding, strategic alignment with clients' goals, and relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a formidable advocate for employees facing workplace injustice. Recognized for his skill in challenging cases, Shawn vigorously defends the rights of individuals and communities, ensuring their legal protections are enforced in trials and other legal settings. His nuanced grasp of employment law intricacies has...

I provide aggressive DWI/DUI defense for my clients so they can get back on the road ASAP. My clients get detailed guidance and experienced representation for their DWI criminal charges, license revocations, and more.

Client Testimonial: "I never needed a lawyer before. Adam Johnson was highly recommended to me by a family friend, I'm so happy he did. Adam was always very friendly and was available to answer my questions no matter the time or day of the week. The work he put in to my case went far above and beyond what I ever expected. He achieved the best possible outcome for my case, I didn't have much hope that could happen. He was amazing to watch in court, a true pro. I would recommend Adam Johnson to anyone with a similar problem in...

A well-known Minnesota employment lawyer and civil rights attorney, Joshua Newville is the litigation leader at Halunen Law, where he litigates employment cases on behalf of employees. Mr. Newville has successfully litigated high-profile disputes and obtained favorable recoveries for his clients. His achievements include winning marriage equality in South Dakota and securing precedent-setting legal protection for undocumented Minnesotans. He has also served as outside general counsel, officer, and board member at a multi-state manufacturing business. A Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Mr. Newville mediates cases, conducts internal investigations, and resolves workplace disputes. In addition to teaching, he contributes to the legal profession by...

Sarah Gad is a founding partner of Gad & Gad Law Offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which specializes in criminal defense, wrongful convictions, and immigration advocacy. Sarah is known nationally for her commitment to fighting for justice — and seeing justice prevail in courtrooms across the country. Before relocating to her home state of Minnesota, Sarah worked for celebrity attorney Kathleen Zellner in Chicago. She played a pivotal role in several high-profile cases, including Mario Casciaro's exoneration and Steven Avery's appeal from the Netflix series Making a Murderer. In 2019. Sarah also represented Lil Durk's brother in a drug-related matter and...

Recently selected to the Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine, and voted by his peers as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, Tim Webb defends corporate and individual clients in all federal and state criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Mr. Webb's clients have included a police chief, politicians, corporate executives, physicians, lawyers, clergy, certified public accountants, and other professionals.

Before launching his own firm in 2007, Mr. Webb was a partner at a top ten Minnesota law firm and had also served as an Assistant Attorney General. He has successfully represented clients in numerous cases ranging from health...