Joel N Heiligman

Joel N Heiligman

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 51 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Car Accidents

6130 Summit Drive North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN

About Joel

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 51 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1974

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Joel Heiligman Law

6130 Summit Drive North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55430

Joel Heiligman Law

395 Whitebear Ave., Saint Paul, MN, 55106

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Joel N Heiligman's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

144 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews | General Knowledge

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

Professional, aggressive, and caring. Would highly recommend!!!

I was referred to Joel from a friend. After speaking with a few other attorneys and then talking with Joel I knew right away I had my Lawyer. He is very professional, knowledgeable and caring. He worked with me on a 4th degree dwi, we went in and I walked away very happy with my outcome, Dropped down... to careless driving. I would highly recommend working with Joel for any criminal, dwi/dui, traffic, personal injury, auto accident case.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI and DWI, CAR ACCIDENTS>

Lawyer Joel, really helped me out massively, he guided me through out the whole process and advised me really we now that was never familiar with the legal matters. I highly reccomend him for DUI and DWI, accident cases.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Representation

Joel was very knowledgeable. Helpful with satisfying results. He turned a terrible situation into a less terrible situation. Finding him on a whim was the best thing to happen. He was 1/2 the cost of another lawyer found. He knew the right judges and days to be there.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Great and Experienced

Joel helped me with a schedule 1 controlled substance charge and was amazing throughout the whole process. I was not familiar with any of the proceedings but Joel helped guide me through the whole process and made sure no small detail was left behind. Joel helped me find the best program, and arrange...d everything to benefit me as much as possible. Due to his great experience with the judicial system he helped me get the best possible outcome for my case.

Posted by Paul | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

professional

Joel demonstrated an in depth knowledge of the inner workings of the Hennepin County court system. Joel has guided me through the legal process with my DWI and was able to orchestrate a favorable outcome for my case. Everything that Joel said would happen, happened. While working with Joel I had c...onfidence that I was being provided professional, competent and experienced representation through out the process.

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Joel N Heiligman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lexie Stein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gerald Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel for many years. He is not only a highly experienced and zealous advocate but he is trustworthy and compassionate with his clients. He is a hardworking attorney who is committed to the success of his clients. I give him my full endorsement."

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Samuel Edmunds

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Herman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In the 20 plus years since I first met Joel Heiligman I have come to know him as a tenacious and extremely smart defense attorney. He aggressively defends his clients and obtains the absolute best results possible."

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Adam Strauss

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A REAL lawyer who knows how to meet the individual needs of each client at affordable rates."

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Paul Ahern

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel Heiligman, who has been fighting for and negotiating on behalf of his clients in the Minnesota courts for over 30 years. He is a knowledgeable and savvy attorney adept in DWI and other areas of criminal law. I first faced him as a prosecutor in the 1980s - Joel knows his stuff!"

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James Proman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel. I have known him since undergraduate days in college, and he is as trustworthy and compassionate as anyone I've ever known. We practice in different areas of the law, but his reputation for criminal defense and DWI defense is well known. Anyone needing representation in his areas of expertise would be well served by Joel."

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Charles Segal

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Heiligman. I have been a colleague of Joel's in court for thirteen years, and he has always zealously represented his clients utilizing his thorough knowledge of the most current laws and defenses related to DWI. He is an asset to his clients and to the legal community."

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Barry Rosenzweig

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is a highly respected attorney in the community. He has a high level of experience and works as an advocate for his clients.I am pleased to endorse Joel as an outstanding attorney."

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Jeffrey Ring

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have watched for years as Joel has stayed on top of the cutting edge developments in criminal law, especially defending difficult DWI cases. He is always helpful to young, less seasoned lawyers, and yet seeks out the opinions of others, even though his first read on a case is likely spot on correct. He will find a way to make the client's life better. He cares about his clients, and I would not hesitate to place my trust in him."

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Shannon Fitzpatrick

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel. No one likes to have to have to hire an attorney, but if you do have to, Joel is your man. He is extremely competent and also very pleasant to work with. Your legal problems are stressful enough; you shouldn't be stressed by your own lawyer. Joel will make you feel comfortable while skillfully handling your legal problem."

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Michael Marks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel for many lawyers and referred a DWI client to him because I knew or know Joel is hardworking, committed to success, and has good people skills. Joel also represents injured persons, and I am sure he uses the same skills to get justice for those clients, too.."

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Jennifer Murto

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel for more than 10 years. He is a dedicated professional who cares about his clients."

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Martin Azarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel Heiligman for over fifteen years. Mr. Heiligman works hard to get the best results for his clients. He is always prepared. He treats his clients with respect. He knows the criminal justice system, the prosecutors and judges and fights hard for his clients."

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Ronald Resnik

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is very dedicated to his work. I recommend him to family and friends."

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Gerald Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Paul Ahern

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Segal

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barry Rosenzweig

Criminal defense lawyer

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Martin Azarian

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Best DUI Attorney- Minneapolis, City Pages Magazine

2005

Pro Bono, Judicare of Anoka County

2005

Volunteer Work, Hennepin County

2005

Best DUI Attorney- Minneapolis, City Pages Magazine

2000

Recognition, National Registry of Who's Who in America

1998

Pro Bono Publico Award, Hennepin County Bar Association

1995

Certificate of Appreciation, Hennepin County Bar Association

1995

Pro Bono Publico Award, Hennepin County Bar Association

1990

Certificate of Appreciation, Hennepin County Bar Association

1985

Certificate of Appreciation, Hennepin County District Court

Work Experience

1974 - Present

Owner, Joel Heiligman Law Office

Associations

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

Anoka County Bar Association

Member

American Arbitration Association

Member

Accounting Arbitration Association

Chairman

Chryslis Womans Shelter

Member

Hennepin County Conflict Panel

Member

Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Member

Education

1974

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2002

Hennepin County District Court

Arbitration & Civil Litgation

1998

Chrysalis

Divorce, Criminal Matters, & Personal Injury -

1995

Chrysalis

Divorce, Criminal Matters, & Personal Injury -

1994

Hennepin County District Court

Arbitration & Civil Litgation

1992

Chrysalis

Divorce, Criminal Matters, & Personal Injury -

1989

Chrysalis

Divorce, Criminal Matters, & Personal Injury

1986

Chrysalis

Divorce, Criminal Matters, & Personal Injury

1983

Chrysalis

Divorce, Criminal Matters, & Personal Injury -

1980

Chrysalis

Divorce, Criminal Matters, & Personal Injury -

Languages

English

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