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Virginia Barron

Virginia Barron

also known as Ginny Barron, Virginia Marie Barron

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Westbrook, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

642 7th Street, Po Box 254, Westbrook, MN

About Virginia

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2006

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Virginia Barron

642 7th Street, Po Box 254, Westbrook, MN, 56183

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Virginia Barron's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 43 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Issue

We hired Ginny to move forward with trying get custody of our son. Our case is still ongoing but Ginny has done an excellent job of keeping the case moving forward and standing up for our rights. She has always kept us well informed of what is going on as well as our options. We know that she has... our best interests in mind and for our son as well. Our goal is to do what is right for our son and to do whatever it takes to get to that point and Ginny has always done that as well. She was always available to meet or discuss our case and worked very hard to make sure we had the best case possible. We would recommend her and feel we are in good hands moving forward.

Posted by Tom | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

"Small Town Attorney with Big City Punch"

I had a poor lapse of judgment and solicited a prostitute in my hometown. I thought that my life was ruined! Being that I had never hired a lawyer before I didn't know where to turn for a quality lawyer. Then I found Virginia “Ginny” Barron a Criminal Defense lawyer from Westbrook, MN. I decided ...to choose Ginny and it was the best decision that I ever made. In our first consultation we talked about my side of the story and what I was charged with. I found that Ginny is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about Minnesota laws. I was charged with a gross misdemeanor. I lost my job, my name was destroyed in the community, I had to withdraw from my master’s program, and my future and dreams destroyed before me. My only chance to get my career back on track was to clear my background of any wrongful doings. Ginny informed me that she would fight for a stay of adjudication. Ginny strategically planned a winning defense for me. In the courtroom it was clear to me that Ginny is in complete control, she might only be 5ft but she kicks ass! During sentencing I found out that I could have received 1 year jail time, a gross misdemeanor on my record for life, and up to a $3000 fine. Through Ginny’s great lawyer skills, I’ve been placed on 1 year probation, $1500 fine, and 50 hours of community service. The real win that Ginny got me was if after 1 year of law abiding behavior the gross misdemeanor will be dropped from my record! I owe so much to Ginny and the plea deal that she was able to get me. Truly a great lady and a talented lawyer!

Posted by Lysa | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Client

I retained Virginia Barron 4 months ago, I was charged with dog barking violations twice in Nobles County. Due to Virginia Barron expertise in criminal law she was able to effectively resolve all charges with the district attorney’s office. Thank you Virginia for your time and effort regarding this m...atter.

Posted by Dylan | July 30, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I would definitely hire her again.

I hired Virginia in a case concerning a traffic violation I was cited for that I felt was a little extreme for what I had been accused for. Virginia was very knowledgeable in the traffic laws and help me to obtain the reduced sentence that I asked for. She kept me informed on all that was going on ...in the case and answered all my questions on the matter. I would defiantly recommend her and hire her again if needed!

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2015 | Child Custody

thankful

I hired Ginny about 6 months ago for child custody. I feel she really gets to know you and fights hard for you as any court case can be difficult. She is thorough and gets things done on a very timely manner. I didn't know how to do some things or how the court system works but she is very knowledgea...ble in this and will give you her ideas or what would be the best for you before you make a final decision. She answered my emails or calls as soon as she could usually within a few hours. Ginny has been a very trustworhy, helpful, strong hardworking lawyer. I'm not done with my case yet but I believe Ginny will give it her all and stand up and fight for myself and my children. Thank you

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Virginia Barron's Lawyer Endorsements

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Forest Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ginny is a smart and driven attorney whom I am happy to endorse. Any client would be lucky to have Ginny as their lawyer."

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Steven Forrest

Family lawyer | Dec 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2014 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyer

Member

2013 - Present

Westbrook Walnut Grove School Board

School Board Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Westbrook Legal Self Help Center

Founder

2007 - Present

Minnesota Judicial Branch Children's Justice initiative

Team Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar Association

President

2012 - 2013

Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar Association

Vice President

2012 - 2015

Minnesota Cornerstone Drug Court

Team Member

2008 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar Association, Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. M.M.

Not guilty verdicts

State v. A.A.

Case dismissed.

State v. L.A.

Case dismissed.

State v. J.B.

plea to a petty misdemeanor

State v. K.B.

Not guilty verdict.

State v. J.B.

Case dismissed.

State v. V.C.

Not guilty verdict on felony charge.

State v. T.K.

Case dismissed.

State v. V.C.

Case dismissed.

State v. B.D.

Case dismissed.

State v. K.D.

Case dismissed.

State v. J.B.

Case dismissed.

State v. R.E.

Case was dismissed

State v. T.P.

Case dismissed.

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Education

2006

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Activity

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