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Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Fossum Law Office, LLC
7900 International Drive
Suite 200
Bloomington, MN 55425
Office:
952-232-5865
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Fossum Law Office, LLC
516 S. Water, Suite 103
Northfield, MN 55057
Office:
507-645-0002
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516 S Water St #103
Northfield, MN 55057
Office:
507-645-0002
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About Me
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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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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Diane,
2012-01-20
20 days ago.
Client Review:
I heartily recommend John Fossum. He has both represented and advised us, on many occasions, concerning both corporate and personal issues. His...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse Attorney Fossum. Mr. Fossum gives sound legal answers to the questions presented to him on Avvo. I gladly endorse this fellow colleague.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Edward Sternisha
, Belding (MI), About 1 month ago
I endorse this lawyer. His answers on AVVO display his exemplary knowledge and committment to those accused of criminal conduct. He is knowledgable,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kyndra Mulder
, Jacksonville (FL), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
License
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19 years since John Leif Fossum was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Minnesota |
Authorized to practice
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1993 |
01/22/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Hearing Officer at
City of Northfield
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2008–present
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Fossum Law Office, LLC
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2008–present
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Practitioner Faculty at
University of Phoenix Online
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2003–present
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Justice Advisor at
Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program
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2007–2008
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Partner at
Lundblad, Fossum & Zrimsek, LLP
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2001–2006
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Part-Time Assistant District Public Defender at
Third District Public Defender, State of Minnesota
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1996–2004
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| William Mitchell College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1993 |
| Macalester College |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1987 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Paul Harris Fellowhi |
Rotary International |
2011 |
| Feature article on public defense in Minnesota |
Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine |
2001 |
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Associations
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Association of Defence Counsel ICTY |
2007-present
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International Criminal Bar |
2006-present
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1996-present
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Rice County Bar Association |
1996-present
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Minnesota State Bar Association |
1993-present
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| Criminal Law Section Delegate |
Minnesota State Bar Association Assembly |
2010-2011
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| Member |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Legislative Committee |
2010-2011
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| 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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Minnesota State Bar Association, 5th District Bar Association |
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 16
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Recently Posted
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Cases
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Outcome: Decision in favor of party supported.
Outcome: Judgment in favor of party supported
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| International Criminal Law and Victim's Representation |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Human Rights Committee |
2010 |
| History and Overview of War Crimes |
International Criminal Law Conference |
2010 |
| Human Trafficking Crimes |
"Children & Human Trafficking: Providing Legal Perspectives from Immigration, Criminal, and Child Advocates" |
2010 |
| Bringing the Rule of Law to Afghanistan |
Northfield Lions Club |
2009 |
| Corruption and reconstruction in Afghanistan |
Foreign Service Officers Association |
2009 |
| Bringing the Rule of Law to Afghanistan |
Northfield Rotary Club |
2008 |
| Defending the Meth Lab Case |
Minnesota Public Defenders Annual Conference |
2003 |
| Legislative Updates |
Annual Conference |
2003 |
| Legislative Update, Ethics |
Annual Conference |
2002 |
| Case Handling Tips |
Annual Conference |
2001 |
| Contract Update |
Annual Conference |
2000 |
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