If you are thinking of hiring a lawyer, there is a good chance that something has gone wrong in your life. Perhaps you were arrested for an alleged crime. Perhaps your marriage has fallen apart or you have custody and support issues to resolve. Perhaps your employer is harassing you or treating you in an illegal and unfair way.
For all of these needs, I can provide competent and supportive legal guidance and counsel. My name is Laura Kelly Valentine, and I am a criminal defense, family law and employment law attorney working in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Many of my clients never needed a lawyer before they called my office. They were uneasy, concerned, even frightened about their situations and their prospects. I met with them, discussed their circumstances calmly and helped them make the most of their situations, whether it was by obtaining an acquittal on a criminal charge, negotiating a divorce settlement, successfully suing an employer or another resolution.
For more information about my legal practice, please read my practice area overview page or call me at 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
The Advantages of Hiring a Local Attorney
I represent clients from throughout Minnesota, particularly "south of the river" in the South Twin Cities Metro. When choosing your legal representation, consider the advantages of retaining Laura Kelly Valentine, Attorney at Law:
- Experience. I have practiced law since 1989 and have extensive trial experience. I am familiar with area courts, prosecutors and judges. I have represented thousands of clients. I am also a certified mediator.
- Competence. My years spent in courtrooms and at negotiating tables enable me to competently represent clients in negotiations, mediations and trials. I am skilled at identifying clients' needs and getting results. I am a skilled negotiator, but I am also unafraid to fight for my clients' rights in court.
- Compassion. My job is not to judge you; it is to represent your interests. I understand people get into difficult situations that they want to end in the best way possible, as soon as possible. I listen to my clients, counsel them on their legal options, and treat them with empathy, confidentiality and understanding.
- Creativity. People don't often think of attorneys as being creative, but it takes a creative mind to examine a legal situation from every angle. I don't treat every case as having a predetermined outcome. Rather, I have a track record of searching for, and delivering, new and innovative ways to solve my clients' legal problems.
- Convenience. I offer a free initial consultation and can schedule evening and weekend appointments at your convenience. Because my firm is small, I can respond to clients' requests and inquiries quickly and personally. My office is handicapped accessible, has free parking, and is located conveniently near I-35W and Burnsville Parkway. I accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card.
Burnsville Criminal Defense Attorney | Dakota and Scott County Divorce Attorney
I pride myself on listening to my clients' stories and tailoring my representation to meet their individual needs. You might hire me as your attorney, but it is your life that will be affected by the outcome of your case. I understand this responsibility and work every day to live up to my clients' high expectations.
If you retain my services, I will not treat you like a number. I will explain your legal options to you, let you make advised decisions, and then pursue the course of action you most prefer.
To discuss your situation, contact me online or at 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
