Kristen Katheryn Naros

Kristen Katheryn Naros

4.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 34 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

310 4th Ave S Ste 950, Minneapolis, MN

About Kristen

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 34 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1991

Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Naros Law

310 4th Ave S Ste 950, Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1022

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Kristen Katheryn Naros's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Jayme | January 8, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life after a Kris Naros representation of my case she left me devastated and broke, physically, and financially

If I could give her less then 1 star I would. I hired her a long time ago in 2000 and it’s now 2026 and my life has been ruined. It’s 25 - now going on 26 years of pain and “0” quality of life. I was in a bad accident as a passenger in a vehicle that was hit head on into the passenger door where I wa...s sitting I took the full impact of the accident pining my legs under the dash board and then “forcefully ripping my spine sideways back and forth during impact. Today I live in a wheelchair, unable to take care of myself needing 70 hours a week of a personal caregiver . I can’t stand to cook or walk more than a couple of feet. Lost my job as a professional driver, 50 years of driving with NO tickets or accidents flawless driving record, all gone….from the results of an accident. Never able to work again. You would think a good lawyer would have got enough of a settlement to compensate for my lost future and living expenses. But,…this is how it went, Short and sweet, Kris Naros represented my case. I had little to No contact with her she never returned calls sent me to a chiropractor (who was a friend of hers) he treated me and I ended up in the University of Minnesota Hospital Emergency Room and couldn’t walk or even sit to use the bathroom for 3days so that was the end of the chiropractor as I had a severe spinal injury. Meanwhile all this with No Notice by Kris Naros! Instead she called me asking to see me and when I went to her office this is the short of what happened. She advised me she settled my case, here’s a compensation settlement check. It was for $40,000 dollars that’s it NO on going medical and she said, can you sign this paperwork saying you won’t come back and try to later sue them for further damages. And I MUST SIGN IT before I can have the check for settlement. I respectfully said I didn’t feel this was fair, then at that point she told me to sign it and then leave her office. We were done. And was quite rude about it. I left the office that was 25 years ago now going on 26. My spine is completely gone. Every disc in my spine is in trouble. I have five impinged nerves. My spine is leaking bone marrow and I have discs that are collapsing and now need multiple surgeries in my neck and down my spine. I am in so much pain 24 hours a day from nerve roots showing out of my spine and all the impingements I can never tell anyone how painful this is 24 seven I can’t sleep. I wake up all night. I haven’t been in my bed for over nine months I sleep, barely in a recliner at night,every night. I use a wheelchair and I can’t stand to cook my meals wash dishes get dressed take a shower nothing and I’m broke and living on what Social Security I can make. This is how Chris naros left me to live life hereafter. All the five star reviews are hard for me to believe, NONE of those reviews are my experience. I have 6 grandchildren that I can’t play with or join in many of there activities as my life is in this wheelchair. I tried to post a picture of me within my wheelchair with my grandkids at the Children’s Museum but it wouldn’t let me post it here. I hope that anyone that reads this can hopefully understand how I feel and live a nonexistent and painful life and there’s nothing I can do after Kris Naros made me sign that paper. And that money never even covered all the debt that was incurred from this accident. So…? Do I think she’s a good or even Great Lawyer……………..? Please Pray for me I ask with tears, cause I don’t think Kris Naros even gives a DAMM ! I truly hope they post this because this is a REAL REVIEW , Kris Naro’s..

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Horrible. Gets mad when I ask for updates on my case

Shes suppose to be the main point of contact for my case. She told me to get retreated for my injuries at a chiropractor and when the chiropractor could not get a hold of her, I asked her to call him and she said she would and never did. Finally I asked her to try and final my case as my accident was... in 2019 and she told me she will no longer work on my case because of my additude. I did not know asking for communication was against the law.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Horrible communication

I was in a accident which caused my car to get totaled. My lawyer was not able to help due to the pandemic so he transfered me to kris neros. She staed that she will be my new lawyer in March 2022 and I explained to her what happened and she mentioned she will be my main point of contact going forwar...d. I have not spoken to her for 4 months. Recently she stated I should try and get retreated and I had to meet with an adjuster to which kris said "I will call you to prep you for this meeting" I did not get a call from her nor did I an messaged from her responding to me. The adjuster then stated I do not need to be retreated. Kris then suggested that I go to get treated anyways so I did. I'm now having to be the middle person person with the chiropractor and kris and I constantly have to rich out to both of them to talk to eachother. I messaged kris that is the insurance company has given a final offer on my case, that we should except it cuz she not communicated with me at all. Today August 10 2022 the chiropractor messaged me again stating that adjuster does not think I need retirement. So I messaged kris and asked for an updated and stated that if she's not going to be the main point of contact then please let me know to which kris responded that u should be receiving my paper work and she doesn't appreciate my additive and for me to find a new lawyer. I will diffinatle be reporting her lack of representation to the lawyers professional responsibility board. It sucks that she has 100 %positive reviews as I did not receive this kind of treatment.

Posted by Tariq | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Naros Law Saved My Business

My business was one of the many destroyed and looted during the Lake Street riots. I found myself having to deal the aftermath of such a devastating situation I never in my life expected to have to deal with. I knew I needed to find an experienced professional to make sure I came out of it ok. Kris N...aros stepped right up to help me navigate through the complex insurance claim process, making sure I got every penny of coverage available, explained everything to me in a prompt and understandable manner and showed true care and compassion throughout the process, helping me and my business get rebuilt and back on track quickly. I am so great full for everything they have done for me and my business. I highly recommend Kris Naros and Naros Law - they are the best!

Posted by Chad B. | August 27, 2014

Serious Speeding Violation, Case Dismissed

In spring of 2013 I received a speeding ticket from Edina Police for going 15-20 over in a 35 zone. I contacted Kristen after hearing she was one of the best in the Midwest for criminal cases and traffic related offenses. We both appeared to Edina court and the DA completely threw out the case once h...e saw who was representing me. Needless to say, I am still in shock to this very day. Hire Kris Naros if you need the most favorable outcome, she knows how to get the job done and she fights hard for her clients.

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Kristen Katheryn Naros's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Bryant

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kris is a fierce advocate for her clients. I am a divorce lawyer and we have worked in tandem on cases where my client is facing criminal charges. She is street-smart and super-responsive. I highly recommend her."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Maureen Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Kristen to be an excellent lawyer, who is an advocate in every sense of the word. She works hard for her clients, is brilliant in the courtroom, and her clients seem to really like her."

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Maureen Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Reprimand issued in MN, 2019

updated on 07/23/2019

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

N/A

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

N/A

Top 100 Women Lawyers, Minnesota Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

President, Naros Law, P.A.

1991 - 2008

Lawyer, Valentini & Associates

Associations

2013 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2011 - Present

Minnesota Saddlebred Horse Association

Board of Directors

2003 - Present

Juris Divas

Founder

1992 - Present

Minnesota Association for Justice

Education

1991

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management

BSB

1981

Southern Methodist University

1980

Edina West High School

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Minnesota Association for Justice

Professional Responsibility, Ethics and Elimination of Bias in the Justice System

N/A

Minnesota Association for Justice

Personal Injury Topics

Publications

2012

MPLS St.Paul Magazine Kris Naros

2011

Minneapolis Star Tribune Call Them Divas In Law

2011

Minnesota Lawyer Justice Delayed?

2008

Minnesota Law and Politics For Women Only

2004

E!Entertainment Online Prince Strikes Back

Languages

English

Activity

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