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.
Practice areas
Expungements, Firearm Restorations, DHS Appeals, OFP/HRO Defense, and Forfeitures.
2150 Third Ave. N
Suite 210
Anoka, MN, 55303
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2018 | 05/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Award | Tenth Judicial District Bar | 2020 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Minnesota DWI Deskbook | Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials | 2021 |
Minnesota DWI Deskbook | Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials | 2020 |
The Hennepin Lawyer | New Lawyers Spotlight: Working From Home | 2020 |
Minnesota DWI Deskbook | Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials | 2019 |
Hennepin Lawyer | New to the Bench: Judge Michelle Hatcher | 2019 |
Hennepin Lawyer | What is the Most Vital Piece of Technology for Your Practice? | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2018 |
University of North Dakota | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2015 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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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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.