When I'm not in court or helping clients, I love to read and brew beer.
Practice areas
16 years, 1,000 cases
CHIPS/Termination of Parental Rights & Juvenile Protection matters.
16 years, 250 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2007 | 05/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 121 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 24 Divorce Lawyers in Minneapolis | Expertise | 2016 |
North Star Lawyer | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2016 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
CALI Award- Misdemeanor Clinic | CALI | 2006 |
CALI Award- Public International Law | CALI | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. David Ten Eyck & Hon. John Leitner | State of Minnesota, Judicial Branch | 2008 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services | 2007 - 2007 |
Business Analyst | Thomson West | 1999 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | 2011 - Present | |
Volunteer Lawyers Network | Pro bono attorney | 2010 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section | 2009 - Present | |
Minnesota State Bar Association | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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William Mitchell Journal of Law and Practice | Founding Editor | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
University of Wisconsin, Madison | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law Career Panel | Careers in Child Protection | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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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Chad Reichwald, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
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.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Nicole Kubista, Criminal defense Attorney on May 22, 2014
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.
Brian Glodosky, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
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.
Murad Mohammad, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Davey, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 2, 2012
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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