Coley John Grostyan

Let me be clear, I don't normally leave reviews for anything or anyone but for Coley, I'll make an exception. It was clear from day one that he would use everything at his disposal to make your life easier. He is well respected in the legal community, he knows which judges favorable and which should ...be avoided, and above all else, he makes sure you never feel like your alone in your fight. Be it phone calls, emails, or texts, he always promptly responded to any questions or concerns I had. I don't just mean up until your court date either, I mean literal YEARS after the fact. Personality wise, he is just an immensely pleasant human being. Outside the courtroom, talking with him is like talking with an old friend, cracking jokes and telling stories. Inside the courtroom, he's a hardened professional, ready to tackle whatever is thrown your way. All that is well and good, but the proof is in the pudding, and in my case, he worked out a deal that got one of my charges completely dropped, and the other greatly reduced in severity. Not to mention a 3rd unrelated charge that he took on, at no additional cost despite the initial paperwork having already signed, and eventual got dropped. All I can say is, if you debating between him and a public defender, do your future self a favor and call up Coley. If you debating between him and another attorney, well, you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who is willing to go the lengths that this man is to fight for your cause. And I guarantee you won't find anyone else who will still pick up the phone years down the line and chat as if you just saw him yesterday.

I reached out to Coley in need of an attorney who could help me in getting my records sealed and expunged. I had a handful of misdemeanor charges that were hindering my ability to successfully gain employment as well as pass background checks for housing. I was living in Austin, TX at the time and ne...eded an attorney who could represent me back home in Minnesota where the charges had taken place. Coley was very easy to work with, had great communication, and was able to get all of my records expunged. Let me remind you that all of this took place while I was on the other side of the country. He was able to connect with me on a personal level and understood that I made mistakes when I was younger and had worked very hard to make the necessary changes to become a better person. His ability to expunge my records helped me further forget the darker times of my life and allows me to be confident whenever I am in a situation where my background needs to be checked. Employment wise, his help was priceless, allowing me to be worry free in interviews and has helped me in achieving a successful professional career. I do not hesitate to call Coley whenever I have any general legal questions and he makes himself available to resolve any concerns or questions I may have. If anyone I know is ever in need of an attorney, I will recommend Coley without question.

I found myself in a situation that I never thought I would find myself in. I am extremely greatful that I found Coley to help with my legal problems. He was honest and straight forward with his thoughts on my case. I especially appreciated that everytime we walked into court he would reassure me by s...aying, "we are walking out of here together today, if the day comes that you wont be walking out with me, I'll tell you". I felt that I could trust him and his judgement with my case and that he was fighting for me. I couldnt have found anyone better to help me. He is very knowledgeable and always explained all of my options and the outcomes. I am very pleased with having chosen him to represent me during all of this.

I made the right decision to seek counsel from Coley Grostyan. I retained Coley to assist me with expunging and sealing my criminal record almost 3 years ago. We took our time putting my petition together and sought an expungement when the timing was right. He helped me understand and navigate the ...expungement laws in Minnesota. He was professional, punctual, and confidential. He has a great eye for detail and didn’t leave anything to chance. Coley kept my case on track and worked hard to meet deadlines. He went above and beyond the call of duty. The petition was resolved with a decision in my favor. I trust him and enthusiastically recommend him to potential clients.