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Judith Ann Samson

Judith Ann Samson

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, White Collar Crime ... +2 more

310 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

About Judith

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 27 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1998

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Judith Samson, Attorney at Law

310 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1030

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Judith Ann Samson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

89 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Brett | March 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Awesome advocate at a great price

I was in a bind. A loving family man with some issues. Made a poor choice and was stung by the St. Paul police for solicitation. Thank god I had Judy’s number in my back pocket as my family lawyer. Contacted her the day after the arrest and set up a free consult the next day. She was very honest,... upfront and insightful regarding my arrest, what I could expect and how she could help. When you are in such a situation, all you want/need is someone who you can trust to give you the cold/honest facts, as well as someone who can be compassionate and respectful. That initial meeting put me quickly at ease that Judy could help me get the best judgment I could receive, as well as get the advice I needed to get my life back on track. My initial hearing went awesome. As promised, she did all the talking and got me a great verdict (one year of probation). Then, she promptly contacted me shortly before the two year mark to let me know that an expungement of my record was now in order. I jumped at the chance to have her represent me. Once again, she was well prepared and did all the talking – getting my case sealed and my second chance of life realized. I no longer have to worry about background checks that will hurt my chances of volunteering at my girls’ school, or job interviews that could end at the background check stage. If you’ve made a stupid life decision (like we all do), and want a second chance at life, I highly recommend Judy Samson as your lawyer of choice. My family and I owe her so much…

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Prevailing through excellence and experience

Judith's experience guided our journey down a very rough road towards a trial where we were falsely accused and facing serious charges. She successfully navigated the complexities of the process, leveraging her experience to win a very difficult trial. Well prepared and very professional. Wonderf...ul outcome.

Posted by Gary | March 21, 2014 | Juvenile

Parent of 15 yr old son......UGH!!

Judith has been hired for a third time now. First time was for a juvenile issue, second time was a personal/traffic issue, third time is kind of an unfortunate follow-up of the first juvenile issue. Judith tells it like it is which is something that I really like. She's very supportive but didn't pul...l any punches when letting my son know how serious his issue/behavior is. She's understanding, courteous, respectful and knowledgeable.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dismissed

I have never hired a lawyer before Judith. She read through all the information on both sides very carefully and found the things that would matter. Made key points and cut out all the middle stuff and had a clear plan. She reassured me throughout the process that things would be ok and even in cou...rt helped to keep me calm during the process. Judith was very professional through out the entire time from meeting her to leaving the court room. Would recommend her to anyone who needs help with a court case. She explained all the proceedings and how things would go which is benefical to myself as I have never gone through such things.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2014

She was passionate, very competent, a person of integrity, and a patient listener. I am glad I found her to represent my case.

Judith responded right away as I reached out to her. That was huge to a person like me who had never ran into any law issues before. The initial meeting was very successful in understanding where I stood, what the legal process going forward would be, and what was on the line. That was enough to pu...t me at ease in terms of anticipation as these processes take months. Expenses were discussed upfront and there was no surprise throughout the process in terms of expenses/fees. I would have to say the outcome was great and exceeded my expectation. She worked hard on the case and made herself available when I needed to reach her. She is a great person and I was very comfortable to discuss anything related to my case.

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Judith Ann Samson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trevor Lushanko

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Judy is a very intelligent attorney that fights hard to reach successful results in her cases. She is one of the best!"

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Robert Foley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Judith is an exceptional lawyer who cares a great deal about her client and their cases."

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Brianna Zuber

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Samson is an excellent criminal defense attorney. We have worked together on several cases. She achieved impressive results for my clients. She cares a lot for her clients and works tirelessly to help them. I strongly recommend Ms. Samson for your criminal defense needs."

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Kali Gardner

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Judy and I used to be on opposite sides. I admire her tenacity and high level of skill in every case that she has. Ms. Samson is an attorney that I, myself would call if in the need of legal help. Not to mention she is confident, a great listener and always tells it to you straight!"

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Christopher Renz

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Judy is an excellent advocate for her clients. She is thorough in examining potential defenses to the crimes with which their charged, while being creative in seeking out options for resolution that meet their specific circumstances."

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Max Keller

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is known as highly efficient and does more with less."

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Kevin DeVore

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Judy is an excellent and capable lawyer."

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Mark Arneson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Judith Samson is an excellent criminal defense attorney that has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors and fellow attorneys Minnesota. I fully endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Samson Law Office

1998 - 1999

Associate, Mohs and Associates

Associations

2013 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

2013 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2005

Douglas K. Amdahl American Inn of Court

Sample of Legal Cases

Domestic Assault

Case dismissed

Criminal Sexual Conduct

Case Dismissed

Assault 5 (road rage)

Disorderly Conduct

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Education

1998

University of Minnesota Law School

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1998

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1993

University of Louisville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

criminal law CLE, Investigators

2010

Minnesota State Bar Association

New Lawyers Experience

Languages

English

Activity

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