Craig William Baumann

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Craig William Baumann

5.0
18 reviews
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Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 39 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Woodbury, MN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business ... +3 more

539 Bielenberg Dr #200, Woodbury, MN

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

PREPARATION OF ESTATE PLANS INCLUDING WILLS, TRUSTS, POWER OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES. ASSIST CLIENTS WITH PROBATE AVOIDANCE AND TAX PLANNING.

41 years

40%
Probate 35%

ALL ASPECTS OF INFORMAL AND FORMAL PROBATE ADMINISTRATION.

41 years

35%
Business 10%

ADVISE CLIENTS WITH FORMATION OF BUSINESS ENTITIES (LLC, SUB-S CORPORATIONS, ETC). ADVISE ON PURCHASE OR SALE OF BUSINESSES.

41 years

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

DUI, TRAFFIC, THEFT, DRUG OFFENSES, JUVENILE COURT, ASSAULT, IN SEVEN COUNTY METRO AREA.

41 years | 5,000 cases

5%
Elder Law 5%

WILLS, TRUSTS, POWER OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES. ADVISE CLIENTS ON ASSET PRESERVATION AND PLANNING FOR NURSING HOME FUNDING.

41 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

ASSIST CLIENTS WITH BUYING AND SELLING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE.

41 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-285 per hour

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 39 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1986

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Baumann Law Office

539 Bielenberg Dr #200, Woodbury, MN, 55125

baumannlawoffice.com/

Craig William Baumann's Reviews

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Posted by kathy | April 27, 2026

Amazing attorney!

We have used Craig’s services on multiple occasions and have been very pleased. We greatly appreciate his ability to take the emotion out of a  typically emotionally charged situation and conduct business both logically, pragmatically and intelligently. He operates  with the mindset to “kill them wit...h kindness”  - which is very rare in the legal profession. We find Craig to be very ethical and professional and definitely someone that you are proud to have on your team.  We highly recommend him for any legal services. 

Posted by William | April 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Respect and results

Craig is very professional and respectful. He treats everyone equally but knows how to handle situations properly to ensure that you get results with minimal stress and confrontation. I highly recommend him

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Craig William Baumann's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jack Clinton

Probate lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Baumann is very dedicated to his clients. He is knowledgeable and well prepared."

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David Schultz

Estate planning lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several friends and neighbors to Craig for estate planning work. Each of them was extremely happy with the work Craig did for them and thanked me afterward for my referral. Craig is smart, diligent and professional and I endorse him without hesitation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Steven Coodin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I volunteer with Craig at a free advice clinic in Washington County so I have personally witnessed him give terrific legal advice to clients with complex legal questions. Craig has a lot of experience and I would endorse him in the area of criminal defense."

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Paul Overson

Business lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for handling business transactions and disputes."

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Steven Coodin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2026

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Associations

1986 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Education

1986

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Luther College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Washington County Criminal Defense Clinic

Volunteer

2015

District 19 Ethics Investigator

Volunteer

2014

Crafting Your Estate Plan

Presenter-Sponsored by Lake Elmo Bank

Languages

English

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