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also known as Ginny Barron, Virginia Marie Barron
Ginny grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She got her undergraduate Degree from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a major in Political Science with a focus in Law and Politics and a minor in Sociology: Law, Criminology, and Deviance. While at the University of Minnesota Ginny was a Dean’s List recipient. She then pursued her legal education at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota where she graduated and was also a Dean’s List recipient.
While at William Mitchell she was accepted as a member of the Warren E. Burger Inns of Court, a group of lawyers, judges, legal educators, and others aimed to promote excellence in legal advocacy within the courts. Ginny also participated in the Moot Court Trial Competition, and focused her studies on trial work and skills by taking multiple clinics and trial advocacy courses. During law school Ginny worked as a certified student attorney with the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office for almost two years where she appeared and represented the City of Minneapolis in the Community and Serious Traffic Arraignment Courtrooms under the student practice rules. Ginny also worked for the firm Dorsey & Whitney in the conflicts department for over four years and did a clerkship with the Honorable Timothy K. Connell – Judge of District Court after graduating law school. She was admitted to the bar in 2006 and remains in good standing.
Ginny now practices in the areas of criminal defense and family law; two areas that typically require significant advocacy in the courtroom. She is a current member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as the Minnesota State Bar Association, where she has held the offices of Vice President and President of the Minnesota State Bar Association – 13th District. She has also been a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association – 13th District Ethics Committee since 2008. She has volunteered her time as a mock trial coach as well as a mock trial judge and is a current member of the Minnesota Cornerstone Drug Court Team.
She is a current member of the Westbrook-Walnut Grove School Board as well as a member of the physician recruitment committee with Sanford Westbrook. In 2010 Ginny established the Westbrook Legal Self Help Center and continues to run the program where she provides free legal advice and consultation one day a month to those people who represent themselves in the court process. She will review paperwork and legal documents with individuals and ensure that things are properly filled out and answer legal questions about the process and what one can expect. She believes that part of her ethical duty is to help all people, and has found this a rewarding way to help in a limited capacity those who may not be financially able to retain the services of an attorney.
Ginny currently resides in Westbrook with her husband and three children.
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642 7th Street, Po Box 254, Westbrook, MN, 56183
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Posted by Coral | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawery!!!
I am so lucky to have been appointed Jenny Barron through the courts to be my lawery. She fought so very hard for me and was always there to give me feedback on what was going on with my case. She helped me be able to live my life again. I thank God for having her as my lawery everyday.
Posted by Doug | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Strongly Recommend
I found myself in need of 2 attorneys for felony offenses. Ginny was recommended to me from an attorney in another state. After our initial consultation, I knew that I had found the best. She proved this many times throughout the months that she worked for me. Ginny followed through on her promise ...
Posted by Brittany | April 21, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best!!! Need a lawyer?? Chose this one!
Ginny is a VERY hard working lawyer! She does everything in her power to make sure your case is won! This woman goes above and beyond for you! She is very firm and makes sure to get what she wants! Whenever I get myself in a situation no doubt about it she's the first one I call!. Wonderful lady here...
Posted by Cassandra | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My angel!
Ginny came into my life at a time where everything was falling apart. I had just gotten out of an abusive marriage and was essentially homeless with children. She listened to me free from judgement and stood up for me when I didn't stand up for myself. She was accessible night, day, and weekend and ...
Posted by Jodi | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Competent and Experienced
Ginnie was my Public Defender for my 2nd DWI. She was very kind and caring. She also negotiated a plea bargain which helped me repay my debt to society by working community service instead of doing jail time. She was very knowledgeable regarding the statutes which also allowed for me to get the as...
"Ginny is a smart and driven attorney whom I am happy to endorse. Any client would be lucky to have Ginny as their lawyer."
Criminal defense lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2013
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
2006
Law School Public Service Program Certificate, Minnesota Justice Foundation
2012 - Present
Part Time Assistant Public Defender, State Of Minnesota Board Of Public Defense
2012 - Present
Attorney, Barron Law Office
2006 - 2012
Law Clerk, State of Minnesota 5th Judicial District
2004 - 2006
Student Certified Attorney, Office Of The Minneapolis City Attorney
2002 - 2006
Senior Conflicts Specialist, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
2015 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2014 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial LawyerMember
2013 - Present
Westbrook Walnut Grove School BoardSchool Board Member
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Westbrook Legal Self Help CenterFounder
2007 - Present
Minnesota Judicial Branch Children's Justice initiativeTeam Member
2006 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar AssociationPresident
2012 - 2013
Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar AssociationVice President
2012 - 2015
Minnesota Cornerstone Drug CourtTeam Member
2008 - 2015
Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeMember
Not guilty verdicts
Case dismissed.
Case dismissed.
plea to a petty misdemeanor
Not guilty verdict.
Case dismissed.
Not guilty verdict on felony charge.
Case dismissed.
Case dismissed.
Case dismissed.
Case dismissed.
Case dismissed.
Case was dismissed
Case dismissed.
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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