$ 200-300 per hour
Maury Devereau Beaulier
About Maury
Biography
Maury D. Beaulier is a licensed attorney in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. He is also admitted into the Eighth Circuit Federal Courts of Appeal. Mr. Beaulier has over 24 years in practice with a broad base of knowledge including business law and litigation, criminal defense and family law. As a result, Mr. Beaulier I am capable of handling a wide variety of challenges in corporate practice from corporate governance, to regulatory compliance and litigation.
Mr. Beaulier was formerly a partner in one of Minnesota’s top 50 largest law firms, Hellmuth and Johnson, PLLC. In that role, he helped direct and manage the firm’s practice areas.
In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Beaulier has worked on several high profile homicide cases, successfully seeking the early release of an inmate convicted of murder. Mr. Beaulier's work in the area of post conviction relief was highlighted in an investigative story broadcast on Channel 5, KSTP-TV regarding the innocence of a man convicted of murder.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
45%
35 years
Child Custody
30%
35 years
Domestic Violence
10%
35 years
Juvenile Law
10%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 32 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 34 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Melchert, Hubert, Sjodin, PLLP
121 West Main Street, Ste. 200, Waconia, MN, 55387
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Maury Devereau Beaulier's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Child Custody (23)
Criminal Defense (18)
Divorce & Separation (18)
Family (13)
Lawsuits & Disputes (10)
DUI & DWI (5)
Juvenile (4)
Appeals (3)
Domestic Violence (3)
Litigation (3)
Alimony (2)
Child Support (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Expungement (2)
Sex Crime (2)
Child Abuse (1)
Marriage & Prenuptials (1)
Violent Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 21 - 25 of 33 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2014 | Child Custody
Hired and Let Down
I hired Maury for a custody dispute as I found him on Avvo and he seemed that he knew what he was talking about. I went to meet with him to ask for joint legal custody and he told me that I could be opening the door to get physical custody of my kid. I was very excited and decided to hire him and giv...
Maury Beaulier
Replied last June 23, 2014I am sorry that you were unhappy with the results. However, you chose to proceed on your own at the hearing. You also did heed advice provided or respond when documents were drafted for your review and signature. I certainly wish you the best in the future, but your review is misguided and inaccurate.
Posted by Scott | November 08, 2013 | Juvenile
Juvenile Court
Maury represented my son in a juvenile criminal matter. It was our first experience with any court issues. I am very happy we hired Maury . Hopefully, we will not need him again ; )
Posted by David | October 22, 2013 | Family
He is good.
Maury is a great attorney. He will represent you to the best of his abilities. Very aggressive in the courtroom. He represented me for a harassment case started by my daugter's mother in Anoka County. We lost of course but it's not his fault. The judge had already made up her mind before the tri...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Lawyer for Life
Maury has represented me in a number of matters including a complicated contract issue where he was able to resolve it without wasting money and expensive litigation. He also represented a family member on a criminal case where the police were outside of their authority. That case was also dismisse...
Posted by Trevor | June 27, 2013 | Family
Maury is the attorney you want on your side.
Maury has represented me for a few years dealing with multiple complex custody / family law matters. This has included spending several days with him in court. Maury is an exceptional attorney. He is trustworthy, thorough, clever, responsive, and tenacious. Without any hesitation, I absolutely re...
Maury Beaulier
Replied last June 27, 2013Thank you Trevor.
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 100 trial Lawyers, The National trial Lawyers
2011
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Who's Who in Criminal Law, Who's Who Legal USA
1998
Who's Who in Famly Law, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
N/A
Who's Who in Criminal Defense, Who's Who of America
N/A
Member, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
N/A
Who's Who in Criminal Law, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
N/A
Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
N/A
Rising Star, MN Law and Politics
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Partner, MinnesotaLawyers.com: Beaulier Law Office
2003 - 2008
Partner, Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
1995 - 2003
Managing Partner, Beaulier Law Office
Associations
Hennepin County Bar Association
1993 - 2010
Wisconsin State Bar Association
1991 - 2010
Minnesota State Bar Asociation, Criminal Defense Division
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Johnson
Dismissed
State of Minnesota v. McDowell
Acquittal on Criminal Sexual Conduct
Education
1991
Hamline Univesity School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2010
2007
Father's on Pizza Boxes
Child Support
2006
Divorce Reform
Father's Divorce
2002
Divorce and Financial Planning
Divorce
2001
CBS News
Collaborative Law
2000
DWI Update
DWI
Publications
N/A
Criminal Defense Rights at Trial
Criminal Defense Rights at Trial
N/A
Defendant's Righs After Arrest
Defendant's Rights After Arrest
N/A
Minnesota Sex Offenses
Minnesota Sex Offenses
N/A
Drug Offenses and Their Defense
Drug Offenses and Their Defense
N/A
Are DWI Laws Constitutional
Are DWI Laws Constitutional
Languages
English
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