Kaarin Steen Nelson

Kaarin Steen Nelson
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Criminal Defense
  • 30% Federal Crime
  • 20% Domestic Violence
  • 20% White Collar Crime

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (45 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Law Offices of Kassius O. Benson, P.A.
    212 Third Avenue North, Suite 502
    Minneapolis, MN 55401
    Mobile: 612-554-4236
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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Hello! I am a criminal defense lawyer and I absolutely love what I do. Before going to law school I received my masters degree in criminal justice. I went to... more

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3 endorsements


Erika Lynn Toftness

I strongly recommend Kaarin as a criminal lawyer and defender. I have known Kaarin since law school. Even while in law school, Kaarin displayed... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Erika Toftness , Roseville (MN), About 1 year ago
Katie Christina Hanson

Kaarin is an excellent attorney to represent you if you are in a criminal bind. I have seen her work in the courtroom. She is experienced and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Katie Hanson , Minnetonka (MN), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 years since Kaarin Steen Nelson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Minnesota Authorized to practice 2006 05/07/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Visiting Professor at University of Montevideo, Uruguary, South America 2009–present
Assistant Public Defender at Hennepin County Public Defender's Office 2006–2010

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis Juris Doctorate 2006
Suffolk University Masters Degree in Criminal Justice 2002

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota Women Lawyers

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Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 40 Legal Answers
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38 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Felony Disenfranchisement: Why 5 Million Americans Can't Vote This November Bench & Bar of Minnesota 2012
The Battle Over the Fourth Amendment ... Continues Hearsay (MSBA New Lawyers Section) 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Representing Clients with Mental Illness CLE 2012
Ethically Advising Your Client CLE 2012
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