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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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2150 Third Ave. N, Suite 210, Anoka, MN, 55303
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Posted by Sam | January 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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. S...
Posted by Ty | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by J. L. C. | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 l...
"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 lawyer
2020
Pro Bono Award, Tenth Judicial District Bar
2018 - 2019
Special Assistant Prosecutor, Anoka County Attorney's Office
2017 - 2018
Law Clerk, Giancola-Durkin, P.A.
2016 - 2018
Student Certified Attorney, Tenth Judicial District Public Defender
2019 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers SectionCo-Chair of the CLE Coordinator
2018 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Anoka County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers SectionMember
2016 - Present
Andover Fire DepartmentFirefighter, Trustee
2018
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
Forfeitures – Differing Legal Perspectives on how Criminal and Civil Law Interact Throughout the Forfeiture Process
2020
Discovery, Evidence, and Other Issues Specific to DWI Trials CLE
2019
Forfeiture Law
2019
Current and Future Developments for Forfeitures
2021
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
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