Virginia Barron

Virginia Barron

also known as Ginny Barron, Virginia Marie Barron

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

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

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

About Virginia

Biography

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

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5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Tamara | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Efficient & Effective Out of State Representation!

I am from out of state and was charged for excessive speeding and careless driving. I had no idea how to approach the situation as this was my first charge ever. After a frantic Google search for the best traffic violation representation in Minnesota, I found Ginny with her extensive CV and rave revi...ews and I can say, she did not dissapoint! I gave her a call the next morning and to my surprise, she picked up right away and was ready to listen to me and my case. We talked for about 20 minutes over the phone where she gave me her honest opinion of what she could realistically do for me given all of the details. Her and her office were nothing but efficient and communicative throughout the whole process. Ginny was able to not only knock down one of the charges, but also eliminated one of them completely. I am forever grateful for her! If you need an effective and efficient lawyer that is willing to listen to you and your needs, look no further. She truly is the best! Thank you so much Ginny!

Posted by Amanda | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Detail Oriented, Professional, Dilligent

Virginia "Ginny" Barron is by far the best attorney I have had. I have hired attorneys in the past for other matters, and also dealt with numerous public defenders, and I can confidently state that I feel Ginny is the only lawyer that has had my best interest in mind and been in my corner 100% of th...e time. She was assigned to me through the public defenders office for an otherwise messy case, and proved to be not only professional, but over-the-top detailed. When dealing with her, I felt that she actually cared about my best interest and made sure I understood everything that was going on in trial beginning to end. I would hands down recommend her for any case you are dealing with. Furthermore, any questions I had she responded with information to help me understand in a very timely manner. She is definitely someone you want in your corner fighting for you!

Posted by Jeremy | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Compassionate and Down to Earth

I was arrested and charged with both felony and misdemeanor charges. Even though i had no previous criminal history, the situation appeared bleak as I could certainly have faced jail time if convicted. While it was improbable i would be able to have both charges dropped; I was fortunate enough to ha...ve had Ginny assigned as my public defender. Ginny went through all the evidence with me and did a phenomenal job of keeping me informed as the case continued. The characteristic i appreciated the most when working with Ginny was that she always told me the truth, even if the truth was something i didn't want to hear. Throughout the entire process Ginny was hardworking and optimistic. On the day of my hearing she was both honest and supportive when speaking with my family and comforting my extremely stressed father. In the end Ginny went above and beyond and was actually able to get both the felony and the misdemeanor charges dropped. Thank you Ginny, your hard work and sense of humor are greatly appreciated!

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kind, knowledgeable and prepared!

I hired Ginny after being contacted by a detective, indicating I may be charged with a felony. She quickly assessed the situation, reassured me and helped me thru the interrogation process. No charges were filed but I’m certainly glad she was there to assist me.

Posted by Keith | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

After being arrested on a felony charge, Ginny was recommended to me by a friend. With only days before the probable cause hearing, I called her and left a message for her to contact me. She did so within 24 hours. After explaining my charges, she informed me she could help but would need a retaine...r to continue. As I could not come up with the full amount immediately, she was considerate enough to accept a substantial down payment and worked with me to pay off the balance that fit my budget. Due to her hard work and timely response, she was able to recuse the assigned judge, move my case to a more favorable court, and come to an agreement with the prosecutor on a plea agreement that avoided a probable cause hearing. It also resulted in me only having to go to court once to finalize the agreement. I feel the plea agreement she was able to negotiate was in my best interest and prevented a trial by jury which very possibly could have resulted in jail time and a very stiff fine. Though I still had to pay a nominal fine, and need to be on probation for a few years, the result will be a felony charge that will be dismissed after completion of probation. Because of her hard work, she saved me countless hours I could have lost from work, and probably saved my job. I highly recommend Ginny. I would use her again, but see no reason why that need should ever arise. Not for a criminal charge anyway. Thank you Ginny.

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauri Traub

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (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

2008

Crystal Meth Video Project - Westbrook Walnut Grove School District

Crystal Meth

Languages

English

Activity

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