Nicole Anlauf Kettwick

Nicole Anlauf Kettwick

also known as Nicole Nichols

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Anoka, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime

2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 210, Anoka, MN

About Nicole

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

I started doing criminal defense after my first year in law school. My experience ranges across many different types of criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to felonies.

17 years | 300 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2010

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Brandt Kettwick Defense

2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 210, Anoka, MN, 55303

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Nicole Anlauf Kettwick's Reviews

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36 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Benjamin | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Top Tier Legal Professional

I retained Nicole after I acquired a second DWI. The state bungled their way through the case from the start. They started by giving the wrong case number on my release paperwork. Then not charging me for 2 months. And then they issued a warrant with maximum bail even though I had been in contact wit...h the court and had be proactive in getting everything done. To scheduling my EHM to be put on on Memorial Day. I would have had to sit in jail overnight because of their poor scheduling but Nicole immediately contacted the judge and got me released within 3 hours of getting put in jail. Nicole was very informative about the process. Always on time for our meetings. Always very helpful in answering any questions I had in between the court dates. She got an unbelievably good resolution of my case. Really unbelievably good. She is a top tier attorney in every facet.

Posted by Luis Garduno | March 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

100% Satisfied Client

My Family hired Nicole for a rare case of DUI, there was not a lot of chances to win the case, although the slim possibility, Nicole had firm arguments and skills to get us a deal that is rare to see (stay of adjudication). I would highly recommend Nicole for any Legal defense.

Posted by Colin | January 04, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Lawyer!!

Hey Nicole, I just wanted to thank you again for everything you have done for me. If it wasn't for you i don't think things would have gone as well as they did. You did more for me than you know, you treated me like a person, and like a friend you made me think about going in and gettin...g help for myself. And being strait forward with me about maybe needing the help. I don't think I would have got it other wise without you telling me to take the bad situation and turn it into a good one. That stuck into the back of my mind till eventually i had to say to myself that i probably did need some help so i thank you for that. Also Happy Holidays hope everything goes great for you and talk to you soon! This was a letter i sent to Nicole after my case, she is a wonderful person and takes her job very seriously. She took my case for a DWI and that was one of the worst moments in my life. and thanks to her i checked myself into treatment and i have been sober now for almost 6 months!! i now feel that what once destroyed my character as a person has now made me an inspiration to others trying to gain sobriety and live a wonderful happy and healthy life! Thank you again Nicole if it wasn't for you i would be on the road to a very bad path and with you i my life i feel as if my life is finally getting back together!

Posted by Latisca | November 29, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Justice and nothing but Justice was served

Coming up in December I celebrated my 33rd birthday on a Friday night following my big day. On the way home the last thing on my mind was that I was going to be stopped by a police office and arrested. On December 17, 2011 after I turned into my driveway and pulled into my garage. It was at that time... that I then realized that I was being pulled over by a police car. As I pulled in my fiance was waiting for me with the garage door open. But I still didn't believe what was going to happen next. The officer asked had I had anything to drink and I told him yes. He them told me to step out of the car and I began to do variety of field test. And then told me breathalyzer. After I blew but and he asked me to put my hands behind my back because I was being arrested. I thought my world was going to end. The following Monday I called Ms. Nicole Nichols and talked with her briefly about my case. After I spoke with Ms. Nichols on the phone we set up a time to meet. In detail I explained to Ms. Nichols what had happened over the weekend and the charges that were being filed against me(DWI and Refusal to blow). But after speaking to her even after the first time, I felt like I had rights again. That was important because I was feeling hopeless and violated. Police officers have a way of making you feel different. But the one thing that the officer said to me was true was that the defence attorney would have a field day with my defence and man was he right! My attorney was very confident in my case and for that I am thankful! Ms. Nicohls did her homework and brought her A game to that court room! She never left me feeling like I wasn't worth fighting for. She held her ground even when she got a little nervous because this I believe was her first time at trial. Today I DO NOT have a crimnal record, but a career and a family who I love very much:) If anyone is second guessing her credentials, let me just say that she is the real thing! I would refer Nichol Nichols in a heat beat. She is Affordable, confident, strong defence, and will fight for you until the end. Thank you Ms. Nicole Nichols for believing and fighting for my rights! Ms. Latisca McCoy

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Nicole Anlauf Kettwick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Crain

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is a zealous advocate for clients both in and out of the courtroom. She is an excellent, client-focused attorney that achieves great results on her cases. I referral my clients to Nicole for any criminal defense matter."

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Michael Millios

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Nicole to any client in need of a criminal defense lawyer in Minnesota. She cares about her clients and is highly regarded in the legal community."

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Robert Ambrose

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judson Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Family member

"Does great work and gives great advice."

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Samuel Edmunds

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Baldwin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an intelligent, compassionate, and creative defense attorney with an in-depth knowledge of the law and the legal community. As a peer, I highly recommend Nicole to those seeking legal advice for a criminal case."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Adjunct Professor, University Of St. Thomas School Of Law

2011 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Brandt Criminal Defense

2008 - 2011

Associate, Peter B. Wold, P.A.

2006 - 2007

Class Action Clerk, Nichols Kaster

Associations

2012 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Division

Co-chair

2010 - Present

MACDL

Member

2010 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2014 - 2015

Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers Section

Chair

2013 - 2014

Hennepin County Bar Association

Vice Chair

2012 - 2016

Hennepin County Bar Association, New Lawyers Section

Delegate

2011 - 2012

Hennepin County Bar Association

CLE Director

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Minnesota Vs. Walter McNeil

acquittal

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Education

2010

University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Saint Thomas (St Paul, MN)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Minnesota CLE Deskbook Series DWI Deskbook: Forfeiture

2015

Criminal Justice Institute What we've learned from our first trials

2014

29th Annual MSCJ Annual DWI Seminar

Just what the Doctor Ordered: Prescription Drug DWI and Revocations

2013

Criminal Law Series: DWI Deskbook

Forfeiture Chapter

2012

Building a Constellation of Mentors

The Importance of Mentor Relationships, Developing These Relationships Through Networking

Publications

2016

Hennepin Lawyer Say What?

2013

Minnesota CLE Forfeiture Chapter - Update

2012

DWI Deskbook Forfeiture Chapter

2012

Minnesota CLE Chapter on Evidence

2011

The Champion magazine Letter to the Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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