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

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4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Support

Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2022 | Child Support

Good but watch your step

Kristi was open to a payment plan and accepted a down payment and post dated checks which she said would be cashed only after a phone call or email from her. She finished half our agreement for a child support and visitation matter and cashed checks, without my OK. This cost me over $200 in overdraft...s. She would not answer phone calls and emails for over 3 weeks and communication ceased after she was paid with the checks. Grasping at straws, she said I was not ethical with her and wanted to resign.I fired her instead. She seems to have her life in dis-array and it reflects in her work and appearance. Watch your step and get it in writing. P.S. She did get my support reduced, but I was unemployed for over 16 months so it was not hard. She was surprised when the referee sided with her.My visitation still has a court date and I have to hire another attorney and start over.

Kristi Fox

Replied last December 24, 2022

"We're sorry you had a bad experience with our firm. This matter does not sound familiar, and we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns."

Posted by Shannon | July 21, 2014 | Child Support

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.

Posted by Rick | September 14, 2011 | Child Support

Highly recommended Attorney by this client!

Kristi was retained by myself to hopefully bring closure, peace and finally fairness to what was a horrible original divorce decree. With a child support payment much higher than state mandated, visitation rights being denied, and basically my ex wife trying to push me out of my kids' lives, Kristi d...id the impossible. She fought for my parental rights and amazingly got my child support lowered hundreds a month to exactly what the state says it should be. All of this in the toughest county against men in divorces in MN. She did what I thought would be impossible. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a fair judgement in a family court of law, especially to anyone who thinks they have been unfairly ruled against in a divorce case.

Posted by Jon and Shannon | April 07, 2011 | Child Support

Got down to buisness

We retained Kristi for a child custody case that was a mess from the start. It involved 2 children that the mother had already separated and basically abandoned one of them. Kristi listened to all of our concerns about the children and she didn't pull any stops to make sure that we didn't stop until ...we got custody of both children. I think if we wouldn't have had Kristi that both of these kids would not be living with us now. Or we would still be sitting in a court room week after week. With everything that Kristi was able to find out we were in and out of court in one day. Never even made it to trial. Kristi didn't put down any stops in our case. To this day I now communicate with Kristi about 2 of my own cases and about one more for my boyfriend. Kristi is very knowlagable in child custody and child suprt. We have given out her card to everyone we know that is looking for a good attorney and would continue to use Kristi for any other cases regarding child support and custody

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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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