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Cynthia Johnson Vermeulen

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Cynthia

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

37 years

50%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 36 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Cynthia Johnson Vermeulen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Simply, The Best Attorney You'll Find!

Cynthia is simply the best Attorney out there, in my opinion. I was wrongfully accused of something and caught up in... well, just a mess. She worked with me to help me understand exactly what was happening, Treated me like a person, Knew when to be kind and when to point out when I was being an id...iot, and spent time letting me talk things out. She was pretty much my legal councilor and a therapist all wrapped up in one. She fought for me to make sure I was allowed as much freedom as possible during the case, fought to allow me to be with my with my family, and pushed the system to clear the false charges. She has also gone above and beyond to provide me with assistance and guidance, well after the case was finalized. She's simply an amazing person and an extremely talented Attorney... I hope I never have to hire an Attorney again, but if I do there's no doubt who I'll be hiring. Her Legal Council is worth every single penny and then some.

Posted by Ryan | June 28, 2014 | Child Custody

Cannot recommend Cynthia Vermeulen highly enough.

I hired Cynthia for an extremely delicate custody/child support issue after reading several positive online reviews of her work. Well, here's another one. Throughout the entire process, Cynthia was extremely responsive and regularly kept me informed via emails, phone calls and face to face meetin...gs. But two things stood out in particular. As I mentioned previously, the case was extremely delicate in nature for reasons I won't bore you with here. Cynthia took the time to both listen and ask questions in order to really understand the nature of the case. She then deftly handled this issue perfectly. I cannot thank Cynthia enough for her excellent work and I will not hesitate to contact her again if I ever need legal assistance.

Posted by Kenny | January 28, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Help with DWI

I recently hired Cynthia for my DWI case in Kanabec county. I feel she was a great deal of help for me. She was very knowledgeable in this field. She was able to not make my case affect my job which was greatly appreciated. She was good at helping me understand what was going on, and what my options ...were. She seemed to be well known in and out of the courtroom. Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome of my case.

Posted by Lawrence | January 13, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Cynthia Vermeulen engineered a soft landing for me and my family

When I needed a criminal defense lawyer, Cynthia came highly recommended by someone with extensive knowledge of the attorneys in Central Minnesota. Throughout my case, she was willing to offer me her best legal advice, always returned my queries in a prompt manner with complete information, and w...as willing to work with my family to achieve the best possible outcome, even if it meant toning down some of her considerable tactical skills. Cynthia helped me with both a civil and criminal case stemming from the same incident, and made sure the civil case came out the way it needed to for my family, even though it meant she had a harder job to do on the criminal side of things. She then worked with the legal system to find the softest landing possible and pursued it by going around the prosecuting attorney and straight to the judge. Throughout the process, she gave me good advice on how to minimize the damage already caused and how to survive the process. I am thankful for her guidance and reasonable approach to the case.

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Cynthia Johnson Vermeulen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Luke Neuville

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Other

"This attorney strives to get the best result for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shemtoub

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer does outstanding work on behalf of his clients and is very knowledgeable on the law."

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Yousef Monadjemi

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart attorney."

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James Spangler

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cynthia's persistence and dedication are second to none. Any client represented by her knows that she will give her all for their cause. Cynthia's insight and creativity in analyzing any situation results in continued success with her clients and respect from colleagues and the Court. You could not be in better hands."

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Benjamin Colburn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Cynthia's zealous and tireless advocacy for her clients is an inspiration. She is bright and has uncanny common sense. She always seems to find the right way to thoughtfully define and work toward her client's best interests. She is empathetic with her clients' situations, is strong under the spotlight of difficult situations and is unmatched in strength of character. Quite simply put, you want her in your corner. I recommend Cynthia without reservation or hesitation."

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Jacob Erickson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cynthia is one of the finest and most respected criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. She has decades of personal experience working in all facets of criminal cases and family matters. She knows the "ins" and "outs" of the court system and fights hard for every one of her legion of clients."

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Rhonda Magnussen

Family lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Susan Holden

Personal injury lawyer

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James Spangler

Family lawyer

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Jacob Erickson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Colburn

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo

2012

Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2011

Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo

1992

Volunteer Attorney Award - annual, Governor of Minnesota

1986

Appreciation award, City of Minneapolis

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney Owner, Vermeulen Law Office, P.A.

Associations

2010 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Domestic Abuse Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers Network

Volunteer Attorney

1998 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1989 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Minnesota Women Lawyers

Member

1989 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1989 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2009 - 2010

Sexual Violence Center - Minneapolis

Volunteer Attorney

2004 - 2009

Minnesota School of Business Paralegal Program Board

Board Member

2000 - 2010

John E. Simonett American Inn of Court

Member, Past President (08-09)

1995 - 2006

Volunteer Attorney Program Board

Board Member

1992 - 2007

Volunteer Attorney Program

Volunteer Attorney

1982 - 1985

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. Board of Directors

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. T.S.*

Dismissal

S.R. vs. T.R.*

Won Order for Protection for client

Custody of A.B.*

Sole custody transfer to father

Custody of B.C., R.C.*

Won sole custody of children

Custody of C.M.*

Obtained.sole custody for father

Winter vs. Winter*

Obtained Restraining Order

Custody of J.L.*

Won sole custody for parent

Jones v. Jones

Wife granted OFP

TPR case - Child of B.T.N, A.D.

Reversal of Termination

Criminal case

Acquittal

State v. Joe Smith*

Plea to lesser charge, Probation

State v. Sally Smith*

Dismissal

Child custody case

Father obtained sole custody

Custody case

Father received joint custody, primary parent

State v. Mr.Jones*

Dismissed

Dissolution of Marriage

Mother received sole physical custody

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Education

1989

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Augsburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Webcast

Working with Trauma

2016

Webcast

Practice Tips for Working with Trauma

2012

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Lawyer Safety and Risk Factors

2011

Family Law Institute

Safety Issues for Family Lawyers

2011

18th Judicial District Bar Association

Lawyer Safety

2010

Criminal Justice Institute 2010 Domestic Violence Risk Assessment

2010

Annual Conference - MAJ

Identifying Lethality Risk Factors and Safety Issues

2009

Inns of Court

Trial Skills and Ethics

2008

Inns of Court

Trial Skills and Ethical Issues

2007

Inns of Court

Trial Skills and Ethical Issues

2006

Inns of Court

Trial Skills and Ethical Issues

2005

Inns of Court

Trial Skills and Ethical Issues

1994

Annual Criminal Defense seminar

Jury Selection - Gender Bias

Publications

2006

With Equal Right Law Practice Essentials

Activity

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