Kristi Ann Fox

Kristi Ann Fox

also known as Kristi Kruger

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 17 years

General practice Lawyer Practice Areas: General Practice, Employment & Labor, Family ... +2 more
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Kristi

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Pro bono

50 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Disability Inactive

No misconduct found

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Kristi Ann Fox's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

5 star (28)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Benji | March 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

This is My Lifesaver Super Lawyer

Mrs. Fox has absolutely saved and changed my life and my kids as well. I have never met a attorney who actually really cared about my children, each one of them, not only did she care for all five of them including my autistic son but she stood up for them and fought with everything she had to keep ...them safe and because of this SUPER LAWYER they have all lived much better lives since Mrs. Fox came into their lives when I hired her to help me protect them. Six humans have and continue to live safer, happier and better because this human exists in the legal world and we will never ever ever ever forget her and what she did for all of us and we could never thank her enough. As a father, I dont think I could have given my children even close to the lives they have lived for the past ten years because of Mrs. Fox and the time and effort and true love and concern she put into defending us in Court. Any client who is lucky enough to get Mrs. Fox on their side and working for them Im sure can understand what I am trying to say. Never in my life have I seen another attorney truly care about kids like this one, she even forgave my bill owed to her before Christmas so I could buy them gifts and I remember her saying she did this for all of her clients with kids during Christmastime. Me and my kids consider this attorney part of our family and we will never forget her.

Posted by Kelsey | February 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The absolute BEST Attorney in the WORLD!

I just reached out in an effort to hire Kristi again and learned you were on medical leave and I don't know what I will do without you representing me this time. Kristi you literally saved my life and made the lives of my children so much better that I could never thank you or repay you enough. You... are the most caring, kindest most understanding non-judgmental and good person I have ever met in my life and I will never ever forget you. I thank God that I had met you when I did, because I don't know where we would be without you and we owe you everything because of it. There is anything we can ever do to help you please let us know you are an angel an absolute angel and the kids say hi and hope you are doing well and look forward to playing football with you again someday soon!

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I should have said this sooner, you are a LEGEND

I recently came across a situation where I needed legal counsel once again in my life and I put it off for much longer than I should have done because there is only one name that crossed my mind and literally I am devastated to have learned from this website that she has taken a break from the practi...ce of law and Godspeed in her recovery from whatever disability she may be facing at this time. I'll rewind about 15 years now when I had the absolute pleasure of working with Miss Fox (who absolutely insisted I call her by her first name, so I will try my hardest to do so with all due respect to Kristi, through the following) and to this day, I tell everyone I meet that this woman saved My Life as well as my children's lives and I'm not sure that I should be sharing this with everyone but she actually did it, spent hundreds of hours, getting me and my children to a safe space, doing everything she could to protect us from an abusive situation that almost repeatedly cost us our lives, made herself available to me literally 24/7 including multiple calls at 2:00 a.m. 3:00 a.m. anytime I needed her, held my hand in court when I had no choice but to face a person I loved so much but was terrified of even looking at, she went above and beyond and helping me arrange housing, food, even Christmas presents when I had to start over with absolutely nothing, she reached out and spoke to other professionals before finding the perfect one who is willing to help my children overcome some serious trauma that they had witnessed and I can't even begin to list all of the additional things Kristi did for me, including even encourage me, help me apply for and actually showed up to my first day of a college program, after encouraging me to get my GED and Chase my dreams of becoming a business owner. Because of this woman I went from an abused African-American mother of five too afraid that I would die to call a women's shelter but knowing I would absolutely die if I stayed, to becoming the proud single mother owner of a corporation that now employs over 100 full time amazing people (we lost touch somewhere down that road but Kristi, if you are reading this, I did it girl because of you! I hope you remember and would absolutely love to hear from you and I could never pay you back for what you did for my family and myself but I sure would like to try to do something to even up this debt) what made Kristi an angel a true gift from God was the fact that she knew I had nothing and did this for us without charging me a dime. There is no one in my life I have ever run across that has ever been as kind gracious understanding humble and all around I repeat a true gift from God, then this woman right here. I could say a million more things and give a million more examples supporting my impressions of Kristi, but in summary all I'm going to say is if you ever get the opportunity to work with this Angel, I am certain you will see them for yourself from day one to the end. I mean this Miss Fox, Kristi, if you see this you know who I am please please please reach out to me because I really would like to say thank you one more time myself.

Posted by Aron | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms. Kristi Fox is by Far the BEST of the BEST for Father's Rights and Child Custody Issues

Like many other of these reviews, I had nothing but an extremely excellent and positive experience working with Attorney Kristi A. Fox, who assisted me with a divorce, custody case and two motion cases after my divorce. She stood up for me as a Dad, she understands the struggles father's face in MN ...Courts and she did an amazing job at navigating me through each of my cases. Her fees were less than half of the lowest fees I was able to find before hiring her. She took payments for these fees and even waived some of her fees. My life is so much better, with my children in it, because of Attorney Kristi Fox. I would hire her again in a heartbeat and would strongly recommend her to any father in the MN Court system. I don't know where I would be or what I would have ever done without this lawyer's help!

Posted by colleen | December 8, 2014

kristi fox ....where i would be without her ????

Without my lawyer Kristi Fox I can honestly say I don't know what I would have done or even where I would be . She has been extremely fexable with my ability to pay . She has allowed me to make payments and I don't know of any lawyer that would do that . She has gone above and beyond . She has allow...ed me to meet her on weekends and evenings because of my availability . She has advised me with the best interests for my self and children . I would recommend her to any and everyone . Again I honestly don't know where me or my children would be without her help !!!

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Kristi Ann Fox's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Appeals lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bruce Cameron

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Majeski

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Fox. She consistently produces high-quality answers and comments to questions. She clearly understands both the the law and practical issues those involved with family law disputes must face. Potential clients would be well served by Attorney Fox."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Rated Attorney, AVVO

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 - Family Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 10 Attorney Award (Under 40) in Minnesota, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Woman of Outstanding Leadership, International Women's Leadership Association

2015

"10 Best" Attorneys for Minnesota, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 - Family Lawyers, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Client's Choice Award - Child Custody, AVVO

2013

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2013

Featured Child Custody Attorney, AVVO

2013

Top Child Custody Contributor, AVVO

2012

Client's Choice Award - Child Custody, AVVO

2011

Pro Bono Standard Participant, Minnesota Bar Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Vice Chair of the Alternative Families Committee, American Bar Association

2009 - 2010

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, NAU

2008 - 2009

Attorney, ATTORNEY R. MCDONALD, LLC

2008 - 2019

ATTORNEY/OWNER, Kristi A. Fox, Attorney At Law

2005 - 2006

STUDENT DIRECTOR, MINNESOTA INNOCENCE PROJECT

2004 - 2006

STUDENT CERTIFIED ATTORNEY, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

2001 - 2006

LAW CLERK, BETHEL AND ASSOCIATES, PA

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association, Alternative Families Committee

Vice Chair

2014 - Present

MN Judicial Branch CHIPS Attorney Roster

Attorney Panel Member

2014 - Present

Sexual Violence Center

Volunteer Attorney

2014 - Present

Hyatt Legal Plans

Panel Attorney

2013 - Present

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd.

Voluntter Attorney

2011 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association Modest Means Program

Attorney Participant

2010 - Present

Ramsey County District Family Court

Attorney Panel Member

2008 - Present

Minnesota State Notary Association

Notary Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Dakota County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - 2012

Minnesota Bar Association Wills for Heros Program

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of A.N.T. and J.W., Parents

TBD

Representing Custodial Fathers

Justice

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Education

2010

Hamline University Graduate School of Management

MPA - Masters in Public Administration

2007

Hamline University Dispute Resolution Institute

Certificate in A.D.R. - Alternative Dispute Resolution

2006

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctorate

2003

Hamline University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Anatomy of an Initial Client Conference

ATTORNEY PRESENTATION PANEL MEMBER

2012

ADJUNCT PARALEGAL PROFESSOR

LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING, LEGAL SYSTEMS, LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT LAW COURSES

Languages

English

Activity

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