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

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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

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4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by colleen | January 22, 2015 | Family

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 !!!

Posted by Nate | January 20, 2015 | Child Custody

Best Lawyer Ever!!!

I gained custody of my son three years ago. It took a year in court and dozens of court appreances and I couldn't have done it without the help and support of my attorney Kristi Fox. I remeber when I called her three years ago to talk about obtaining her counsel. She came over that same night in the ...middle of a storm to talk to us about our options and put us at ease. She has since then represented us two more times in the past three years. Needless to say we have won all three times my ex has taken me back to court. Kristi Fox is an amazing attorney!!! Her professionalism, assertiveness, and dedication speak volumes in court. This is one women you would not want to be sitting across from in court. Through this amazing journey I have learned what an amazing, strong, powerful women Kristi Fox is. I could never have done this without her help. No words can desbcribe how grateful I am to her for her help. You are an amazing attorney and a true friend. I am glad to have had this chance to meet and work with you.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2014 | Domestic Violence

This Dad was able to help his Kids and Kristi got me the rights I never knew I could have !

My Children 5, and 3, were in terrible situations, and going through abuse, in their home environment. As a male, I had no idea what to do, to help my children, or what my rights were. I was being threatened by my ex constantly , whenever I tried to stick up for what was right. I would try to sugges...t carefully that things change in my kids home for there wellfare. I was hung up on , blown off. I was taunted about having no rights when I just wanted to get my children to have redemption for their situations. My ex would say, " yeah right no judge would ever let you have the kids , you don't have any rights " , " I can do whatever, they are my kids ......." I would ask my ex, for my 5 and 3 year old to be protected from people and situations , which I knew were constantly harming my kids . I don't know how many times I was threatened , " you have no say, take me to court then you ******* ". I felt trapped and helpless to help my children while I watched their well-beings suffer, and this was devastating One last night of my ex threatening " you have no rights , take me to court then you son of a *****" , after trying to stick up for the well being of my kids, I was desperate for a resolve for their lives ! I called Kristi , and she made time for me immediately, even though it was clear she was already overbooked. I sat down with Kristi Fox, and for the first time felt hope, and that there was reassurance for my childrens futures, and safety. She sat across the table, believed in me, and educated me, that there was ways to help my kids and what those methods were. While we had a dialogue, I noticed her locking in on my description of my situation, intently. She carefully listened, and knew immediately what suggestions she wanted to make, and pointed out precisely why. After being told things for years, with out consulting good Counsel, “ I had no choice”,” no way to help my kids”,” no say”,” no rights”, I literally believed these, until Kristi Fox gave me understanding that I could help my kids as a male parent, through her counsel. A few things about Kristi. If you’re sitting a crossed a table with her there is specific situations which sincerely need help, and she has concluded she can help you. Chances are you are a good person with a sincere situation who needs counsel, and Kristi has realized this. If she is thinking of working with you, it's because she has decided you are a genuine person, who needs a hand up, not because she needs to hire you. She will work with you if you have the right kind of situation because she identifies with you in some way, and if you are on the side of the right. She will NOT hire you with a mentality of, " here is a new account I can use some more money “. She is meticulous as to who she will pair up with, for clients. If she decides to tell you parts of her own story, she may someday allow you to understand some things about why she takes the untraditional approaches she does, and you will understand why she practices in law for the kind of people she does. There are very relatable things Kristi Fox understands about the people she can help. I can let her expound more on why I say these, more if she chooses with you in litigations. She is also a soccer Mom, and a single parent of 4, very busy, and very involved in many various Community Programs as leadership. If you and Kristi work together on a case, please try to remember that she is a highly involved committed person wearing many hats day to day. You will NOT find a better lawyer at a more reasonable rate. Her rates are more than generous, and the value of her expertise and servitude towards clients strongly outweighs her costs to clients. If you are working with her now you know why I state this. I strongly recommend Kristi! Thank you Kristi, for giving me the ability to help my little ones !!! Thank you for showing me fathers can have rights to help their children, and should !

Posted by Shannon | July 21, 2014 | Child Custody

Child support

My ex and I had separated 8 years ago. For 4 years he had custody of all 3 of our children.In 2011 our oldest came to live with me full time From 2007 until this last September I was paying my ex-husband child support. Even for the child that lived with me full time. I retained Kristi due to the fact... that she is a hard working attorney and she already did wonders for our family by getting my husband and I custody of his 2 children. But in 2013 all she needed to do was show up to court and let my ex-husband know it was either we went into discovery or there wasn't going to be support going either way. She did her job and got him to back down. I believe that if it wasn't for Kristi being there with me to get him to back down, I'd be paying my ex-husband more than what I could afford. Kristi turned the fear around on who's way it will go when it comes to my children. Use to be what my ex said is the way it goes. Now it's either we agree or nothing at all.. As of right now things are great! Thank you Kristi for helping our family out!!

Posted by Rebecca | March 12, 2014 | Child Support

She settled this single mommy's fears

Tears fill my eyes when I think about where our family would be today without Kristi. She has come to court with my SEVERAL times to make sure that my kids are safe and well cared for. She has stood right next to me, easing my anxiety over child support, custody fights, and opposing counsel that di...d not follow the proper processes to settle disputes. She's not only an amazing attorney, but an amazing PERSON. Attorney's have such a bad rap for being crooked and selfish, etc. Kristi defies every stereo type out there. My kids are safely where they belong because of her and I have peace of mind knowing that if the need should arise she will back me up 100%. She has the same or more knowledge and professionalism of an attorney I've interviewed, but the one thing that sold me on hiring Kristi was that she's a human, she's a mom, she's a woman that's been in my shoes, she's down to earth, easy to get along with and communicate with and I can't imagine looking ANYWHERE else for legal advice or representation. I will forever be in (figurative) debt to her for what she's done for the kids and I.

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Kristi Ann Fox's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Appeals lawyer | Dec 11

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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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