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Overview
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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Fixed (Sometimes)
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Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Credit Card, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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About me: In 2007-2008, I was a Justice Advisor for the Afghanistan Justice Sector Support program. When not working, I enjoy skiing, sailing, hiking and many other... more
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Résumé
Licenses
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17 years
since John Leif Fossum was first licensed to practice law in MN.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Practitioner Faculty at University of Phoenix Online |
2003–present
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| Fossum Law Office, LLC |
2008–present
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| Hearing Officer at City of Northfield |
2008–present
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| Justice Advisor at Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program |
2007–2008
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| Partner at Lundblad, Fossum & Zrimsek, LLP |
2001–2006
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| Part-Time Assistant District Public Defender at Third District Public Defender, State of Minnesota |
1996–2004
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Education
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Chair |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section |
2009–2010
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| Vice-Chair |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section |
2008–2009
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| Member, Post-Tribunal Committee |
Association of Defence Counsel ICTY |
2007
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| Vice-Chair |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Indigent Defense Committee |
1997–2000
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Association of Defence Counsel ICTY |
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International Criminal Bar |
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Minnesota State Bar Association |
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Minnesota State Bar Association, 5th District Bar Association |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
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Rice County Bar Association |
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Portfolio
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Avvo Contribution:
Court made error & my license got suspended!...
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Cases
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- Title:
- State v. Ghinter
- Practice Area:
- Criminal Defense
- Outcome:
- Acquitted
- Description:
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Jury trial, client charged with Burglary and Felony Assualt. Acquittal.
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
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| Legislative Updates |
Annual Conference |
2003 |
| Defending the Meth Lab Case |
Minnesota Public Defenders Annual Conference |
2003 |
| Legislative Update, Ethics |
Annual Conference |
2002 |
| Case Handling Tips |
Annual Conference |
2001 |
| Contract Update |
Annual Conference |
2000 |
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