John Paul Chitwood

John Paul Chitwood

also known as John P. Chitwood

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse

101 East 5th Street, Suite 1500, Saint Paul, MN

About John

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

19 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Child Abuse 25%

CHIPS/Termination of Parental Rights & Juvenile Protection matters.

19 years | 250 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2007

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Chitwood Law, PLLC

101 East 5th Street, Suite 1500, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

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John Paul Chitwood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Matthew | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney!

John helped me with a housing court matter. He is very knowledgeable and attentive, and was always available to answer any questions I had during the process.

Posted by Michel | November 1, 2014

John is extremely knowledgeable in the field of family law.

I first contacted John in the spring of 2014 and by August of 2014 my divorce was complete. I was very nervous going into my first meeting with an attorney but John made me feel at ease. He asked me questions about my marriage and sent me home with a questionnaire to complete. I was bracing myself to... experience sticker shock (we all know hiring an attorney can be expensive) but I was very pleasantly surprised by his affordable rates. Filing for divorce is a scary experience. There are a lot of unknowns, a lot of emotions, and a lot of questions. John is extremely knowledgeable in the field of family law and he spoke to me in terms I could clearly understand, he always promptly returned my calls and emails, and he acted as a median between my ex-husband and me. He really took away the anxiety I had and I am very grateful for all he has done. I would highly recommend John Chitwood to anyone in need of an attorney. He is hardworking, professional and extremely knowledgeable.

Posted by Kara | September 17, 2014

Great Lawyer.

John has helped me in so many ways. He is understanding and caring. He does his job very well. I hired John for a custody matter involving my son. I can say that I did not have custody my son and had no legal rights at that time. My son now lives with me. I will recommend John Chitwood to anyone se...eking a great attorney.

Posted by Rachel | April 30, 2014

Effective, attentive & thorough attorney.

John was highly recommended to me by a close friend, and I'm very grateful for the advice. He was responsive, effective and thorough.. I'd absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2014

Good lawyer, bad at responding to calls and emails

Very good at what he does in the court system, but is horrible in responding back to phone calls and emails and getting back to you in a timely fashion. I've been trying to get a hold of him for a month now just to answer a simple question and have not heard back yet and it's been 6 weeks. No one fr...om his office has contacted me regarding my questions. Not cool. Other than that he is a great lawyer.

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John Paul Chitwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chad Reichwald

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a fantastic lawyer. Any client will see the lengths that John will go for them. He cares about fighting for justice and his clients. One of the better legal minds out there."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Nicole Kubista

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is a great lawyer. He's a skilled attorney. His talent and passion for the work is matched by the amount of care he shows for his clients."

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Brian Glodosky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for many years. John is a highly skilled attorney. I have referred clients to him in the past and I endorse him."

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Murad Mohammad

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Davey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse John Chitwood. John has a broad-based understanding and knowledge of the law and is adept and skilled both in and out of the courtroom. If I needed him, I would hire John to represent me without hesitation. John easily connects with his clients. He has a successful approach to how he practices law in this area that works well for his clients."

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Murad Mohammad

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2016

Top 24 Divorce Lawyers in Minneapolis, Expertise

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2006

CALI Award- Misdemeanor Clinic, CALI

2005

CALI Award- Public International Law, CALI

Work Experience

2008 - 2009

Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. David Ten Eyck & Hon. John Leitner, State of Minnesota, Judicial Branch

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

1999 - 2007

Business Analyst, Thomson West

Associations

2011 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

2010 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers Network

Pro bono attorney

2009 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section

2007 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. AC

Dismissed

State v. JL

Dismissed at start of trial

State v. LB

Acquitted by jury

State v. CF

Acquitted by jury

State v. NF

Acquitted

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Education

2007

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Family Law Career Panel

Careers in Child Protection

Publications

2007

William Mitchell Journal of Law and Practice Founding Editor

Languages

Spanish

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