A 'South of the River' Lawyer Who Is on Your Side | My Practice Areas
When you are faced with a serious legal matter, it is important to choose an attorney who is on your side.
I am Laura Kelly Valentine, a criminal defense and divorce and family law attorney in Burnsville, Minnesota. Through my legal practice, I vigorously represent clients with the following concerns:
Criminal Defense
An arrest for assault, drug possession, theft or another criminal offense can result in serious consequences, including public embarrassment, a permanent criminal record and even a jail or prison sentence. If you are charged with a felony or misdemeanor for an alleged drug violation, sex crime, juvenile crime or for shoplifting, it is important that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately to protect your rights and discover your legal options. I also represent defendants in prostitution and child pornography cases which can have such serious collateral consequences. If you have been charged with a crime like these crimes, you need representation.
Divorce and Family Law
I represent people who are going through divorces, preparing for divorces or living with their aftermath. Whether an agreement can be worked out in family mediation or will need to be resolved at trial, I will represent your interests. I assist clients in the dissolution of marriage and I am also a trained mediator and an early neutral evaluator. I can assist you in resolving issues concerning division of marital property, child custody, child support, child visitation and alimony/spousal support. I also help families with adoption, legally determining paternity and in drafting prenuptial agreements.
Employment Law
Minnesota and federal laws protect workers from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. If you have been wrongfully terminated or are being treated unfairly, call me to establish your most favorable position early in the process.
Dakota and Scott County Family Law and Divorce Lawyer | Burnsville Criminal Law Attorney
Retain me, and I will work within the system to get you the best outcome possible under your circumstances. For my criminal defense clients, this can mean dropped charges, an acquittal or in the case of a conviction — lessened penalties. For those living with divorce, it can be a negotiated settlement or a court decision that benefits them. Likewise, I work to empower clients who seek compensation or corrective action for violations of employment law.
For more information, or a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, contact me online or at 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
