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Danielle Christine Peden

Criminal defense Attorney at Anoka, MN

5.0   16 reviews
  • Licensed for 4 years
    State MN
    Acquired 2018
    Status
    Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

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

About Danielle

Learn Danielle’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    60%

  2. General practice
    30%
    Expungements, Firearm Restorations, DHS Appeals, OFP/HRO Defense, and Forfeitures.

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket
    10%

Dani joined Brandt Kettwick Defense in 2018 as an associate attorney. She has experience on both sides of criminal law. Prior to joining Brandt Kettwick Defense, she worked at the Anoka County Attorney’s office and assisted in prosecuting cases through the criminal justice system. She also worked for two years as a law clerk with the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender’s Office where she represented clients through every stage of the criminal justice system. Prior to her prosecution work, she worked as a law clerk in the office of Giancola & Durkin and conducted extensive research on various areas of criminal law. Throughout these experiences, Dani has handled hundreds of cases and co-chaired three felony jury trials. She has helped to negotiate pleas and has argued and won favorable dispositions at the district court level.

Outside of Brandt Kettwick Defense, Dani has been a firefighter with the Andover Fire Department since 2015 and truly believes in helping individuals in need. This naturally expands to the criminal defense realm, and she always strives to meet the needs of her clients.

Dani received her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and in the top 25% of her class. She was an assistant editor of Mitchell Hamline Law Review for two years, allowing her to oversee the production of legal research papers. She also participated in the Rosalie Wahl Moot Court where she was able to compete in appellate arguments.

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Danielle Christine Peden
2150 Third Ave. N
Suite 210
Anoka, MN, 55303

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Organized, Knowledgeable, Solid Attorney
I hired Dani to represent me on a case. She was patient and thorough in her explanation about possible outcomes and how to navigate the process to obtain the best possible resolution for the case. She was always very responsive, organized and willing to help. I'd strongly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney to defend them.
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Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2022
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One of the best lawyers I ever had
Explained everything I needed to know was there any time I needed questions or I had to call was on top of any motion she needed to suppress just was a great lawyer all around.
Posted by Josh | March 2, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Extremely helpful and knowledgeable
Dani helped me out in a tight spot on a very short time schedule. I highly recommend her. She was great at addressing all my concerns and made me feel much better about my case. I received the outcome I was hoping for thanks to her knowledge and expertise.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Danielle Peden is outstanding!
Cant speak highly enough of dealing with Brandt Kettwick Defense team. Danielle Peden did an outstanding job of guiding me through the legal defense process and securing an outcome that we were very satisfied with.
Posted by Sam | January 3, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Professional, Intelligent, Passionate, and Supportive.
I can't sing Danielle's praises high enough. She came down to visit me on my first terrified night in Jail. She passed no judgement whatsoever. She has an extremely good grasp on the criminal justice system. She calmed me down, talked me through the process and let me know everything would be okay. She spent the next month working tirelessly on my behalf to position me in the best way possible for my sentencing, and we received the best case scenario outcome. This was the lowest point of my life, and Danielle helped ensure it would not ruin it. She is a huge reason why I am working so hard to be the best version of myself, because I don't think I deserved someone as amazing as her, and I am forever grateful for the work and support she provided to me. -Sam
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Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2021
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Child Endangerment Gross mis
Dani is a great lawyer for many different reasons of hire. I was charged with child endangerment for accidentally leaving my firearm in a public place. She gave accurate predictions before I even hired her and was very knowledgeable and helpful along the way. Dani was able to get me a stay of adjudication, which was the best case scenario for the circumstances.
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Posted by Angelo | November 17, 2021
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Great Experience
The information that was given to me was right on. I knew what to expect at all times. Every time I came into the office everyone was always so helpful. All of my questions and concerns were always addressed. I would highly recommend them for any legal services
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2021
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Mr.
Danielle and her entire team are amazing and very respectful, and walked with me from the beginning to the end without delays and reached out to all parties involved with the highest level of professionalism you can ever imagine. I highly recommend her and her team.
Posted by Paige | July 16, 2021
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Awesome attorney
Awesome attorney. Kept in contact throughout the entire case. Made things very clear and specific do I was able to understand the entire situation. Got my felony dropped to a misdemeanor. And was able to avoid any further jail time. Highly recommend.
Posted by Calvin | June 2, 2021
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5th degree Assault
I was 100 % satisfied with the work criminal defense Attorney Danielle Peden from Brandt Criminal Defense did for me. I was falsely charged with 5th degree misdemeanor assault in Anoka County on 10/17/2020. Dani worked diligently on my case. She and her assistant collected statements from eleven (11) witnesses. After that, Dani convince the Prosecutor to dismissed my case. My case was dismissed on 5/3/2021 in Anoka County court. I will be willing to recommend Dani to anyone in the future. She is a great Attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2021
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Restoration Of Rights
Danielle and her team were very easy to work with. My case was handled very professionally, and as timely as possible considering the current times.
Posted by Susan | January 27, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent representation.
Dani was wonderful to work with. She significantly reduced my sentence and I would highly recommend this firm. Many peole here were involved in my case, they kept me well informed and got me through a very difficult time.
Posted by Rachel | January 13, 2021
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Compassionate and Professional
Dani and her team exceeded all expectations. They explained everything to me each step of the way and took the time to answer all my questions and concerns. Having never needed a lawyer before I had lots of questions. They were compassionate and professional during the whole process and were able to deliver our desired outcome. Having them work my case put my mind at ease during the entire process.
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Posted by Ty | December 14, 2020
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Excellent hire
When I got in trouble I was in a panic. I didn't know what the future held and I was lost. Hiring Dani to represent me was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. Not only was she supportive and easy to contact, but she also treated me like a human. She walked me though the entire process and turned an unfortunate situation into a positive learning experience. Plain and simple, If you want a quality lawyer who knows her stuff and WILL help you, hire Dani.
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Posted by J. L. C. | September 9, 2019
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You couldn't have a better attorney.
When I hired Dani, she was very new to the bar. However, during out consultation with a partner in the firm, I was clearly given all of the qualifications that she had prior to passing the bar. She seemed to be extremely qualified. From the beginning she made me feel comfortable. She treated me like I was a human being and not a criminal. She seemed to genuinely care about me and my situation and overall my physical well being while going through it. Many times I had some ridiculous questions, but she or her assistant would answer them so quickly. She explained to me the entire court process in the beginning so I knew actually what was going to happen, the steps, difference scenarios, etc. She is so professional and works for an amazing firm that made you feel everyone is working on your case. I honestly could not of asked for a better attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2019
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Affordable and easy to work with
Dani was exceptional at always keeping me up to date and making sure I knew what was happening with my case. She did everything in her power to get me the outcome I desired and even made suggestions for things for me to do outside of the case that would increase my chances of getting that outcome. Dani was also very affordable compared to every other local lawyer.
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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Special Assistant Prosecutor
  • Anoka County Attorney's Office
  • 2018 - 2019
  • Law Clerk
  • Giancola-Durkin, P.A.
  • 2017 - 2018
  • Student Certified Attorney
  • Tenth Judicial District Public Defender
  • 2016 - 2018

Education

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2018
  • University of North Dakota
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2015

Associations

  • Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers Section
  • Co-Chair of the CLE Coordinator
  • 2019 - Present
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Anoka County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers Section
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Andover Fire Department
  • Firefighter, Trustee
  • 2016 - Present
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Honors and Awards

  • Pro Bono Award
  • Tenth Judicial District Bar
  • 2020

Speaking Engagements

  • HCBA Forfeiture CLE
  • Forfeitures – Differing Legal Perspectives on how Criminal and Civil Law Interact Throughout the Forfeiture Process
  • 2020
  • Chapter 12: Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials CLE
  • Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials CLE
  • 2020
  • Anoka County Bar Association
  • Forfeiture Law
  • 2019
  • 54th Annual Criminal Justice Institute
  • Current and Future Developments for Forfeitures
  • 2019
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Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 25
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"Danielle Peden is a phenomenal lawyer who takes every case seriously and genuinely cares for her clients. She is passionate about her work and her knowledge is endless. Know that when you are represented by Danielle, you are in great hands. I highly recommend Danielle."
Criminal defense