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Martha Ellen Albertson

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 34 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1991

Resigned

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Licensed in Minnesota for 35 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1990

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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend !!!

I met Martha Albertson in July 2010.  I came to see her because I desperately needed help with a criminal conviction.  I plead guilty to an offense when I did not have a lawyer.  Later I found out that this conviction could harm my chances of staying in the United States even though I have been here ...for decades.  It also harmed my chances of becoming a naturalized citizen and could have kept me from working in the medical field.    Before I met Martha, I spoke to several attorneys, none of whom would take my case. Martha was always up front about the fact that we might not be successful at getting my guilty plea withdrawn, but she agreed to give it her best shot.   Martha worked on my case for many days.  She collected the documents I needed and spoke several times with my immigration attorney.  She also convinced the prosecutor not to oppose a motion to withdraw my guilty plea.    I am happy to report that the court granted the motion.  My guilty plea was withdrawn and I no longer have a conviction for this offense.  Martha negotiated for a continuance for dismissal so that once I have completed my community work service hours the charges will be dismissed.   My family and I are very grateful for all of Martha's help. She accomplished what several other attorneys said could not be done.   

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Outstanding!

Martha Albertson is a good friend of mine. She also gave me legal advice several years ago when I received a traffic ticket. Martha had been a prosecutor and she advised me on what I should ask for from the traffic court referee. She gave me sound advice and she spent sufficient time with me... so that I understood what I needed to do. Because of her advice, I was able to keep the ticket off of my otherwise clean driving record.

Posted by P.B. | August 19, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding attorney

I met Martha Albertson in July 2010, shortly after she left government work. Martha represented me on a criminal charge. She was an excellent attorney. She negotiated a very favorable plea bargain which kept me from having a criminal record. She was conscientious and kept me informed throughout th...e case. I live out of state and I was worried that I would have to appear in court on the matter. Martha, however, handled everything so that I could take care of the matter by mail. I highly recommend Martha.

Posted by michael, retired | August 18, 2010 | Criminal Defense

I would recommend Ms. Albertson to my friends and family

A criminal charge is very serious. I have been represented by Martha Albertson and have been very impressed with her professionalism. I felt she was very thorough while making sure I knew my legal rights and options. She worked hard on my case and was able to work out a settlement that will keep m...e from having a criminal conviction on my record. She was recommended to me by a friend and I was very fortunate to have her represent me. You can be sure I will make sure anyone in trouble goes to Ms. Albertson for representation or a referral to someone she trusts.

Posted by Maureen | August 02, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Martha to the rescue

Martha was taking a hiatus when I approached her with a very dire situation. I was in danger of getting my license suspended as a result of too mny speeding tickets. On my own, I would been screwed. Martha jumped right in, even though she well overqualified for traffic court. She got the violation re...moved and I was able to continue working. Driving is 99% of my job, and if I hadn't had the comfort and assurance of Martha taking the wheel, I may have been out of work for a while. She is calm, kind, incredibly smart and very witty.

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Martha Ellen Albertson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Other

"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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Daniel Guerrero

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend and endorse Martha. She worked for year as a prosecutor. We had many cases together over the years and she was always fair. Now working as a defense attorney, I've seen first hand the care and dedication she provides to her clients. You can't go wrong with Martha."

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Derk Schwieger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Martha and I had an Order For Protection case against each other where my client was also charged with Kidnapping. Martha provided excellent trial counsel for a difficult teenage client. Our trial was very hard fought, but the submission of exhibits and objections pursuant to the Rules of Evidence of evidence were very precise and crisp with Martha. As hard as we fought for our respective clients, and for as much was at stake, we were still able to be very collegial. To me, this is the mark of an excellent trial attorney."

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Laura Nolen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Martha is thorough, intelligent and personable. She is experienced and well respected in the legal community."

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Laurie Mack

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Albertson and I opposed each other on a contested domestic abuse matter, and Ms. Albertson was knowledgeable, tough, and tenacious. She was reasonable but at the same time a fierce courtroom advocate."

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Howard Bass

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Martha Albertson is an excellent attorney. I defended several cases she prosecuted as an Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney. She was always highly prepared, extremely professional, and quite reasonable. She is an experienced criminal lawyer, having also worked as an Assistant Hennepin County Attorney and as a public defender."

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Carol Weissenborn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martha is a thorough, tenacious advocate. She comes to completely understand the human drama of her cases: she unearths facts the police missed, talks personally to witnesses (with a proctor), examines the physical evidence, goes to the scene. Somehow, she manages to combine single-mindedness with an extremely warm and engaging personal style. These qualities make her an exceptional negotiator, as well as a skilled trial lawyer. She does the relationships part of our business very well."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Certificate of Appreciation, Minneapolis City Attorney's Office

1998

Certificate of Appreciation, University of Minnesota Police Department

1994

Outstanding Service Award, West Legal Publishing

1989

Graduated Cum Laude, University of Minnesota Law School

1989

Dean's List Every Semester, University of Minnesota Law School

1988

Selected ABA Moot Court Director, University of Minnesota Law School

1987

Selected for Civil Rights Moot Court, University of Minnesota Law School

1984

Lois Cram Babcock Academic Scholarship, University of Minnesota

1984

Edith West Academic Scholarship, University of Minnesota

1984

Phi Kappa Phi, Academic Fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi

1984

Recipient, Golden Key Honor Society

Work Experience

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Tubman Family Alliance

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Albertson Law

1999 - 1999

Adjunct Business Law Professor, Minneapolis Community & Technical College

1995 - 2002

Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, Hennepin County Attorney's Office

1995 - 1998

Adjunct Law Professor Volunteer, University of Minnesota Law School

1994 - 2002

Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney's Office, Minneapolis City Attorney's Office Criminal Division

1991 - 1994

Research Attorney, West Publishing (Westlaw)

1990 - 1990

Summer Law Clerk, Hennepin County Attornay's Office

1989 - 1991

Judicial Clerk, State Of Alaska Court System

1988 - 1989

Research Assistant during school year, University Of Minnesota

Associations

2010 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

District 19 Bar Association (Washington, Kanabec, Pine and Isanti Counties)

Member

2010 - Present

Criminal Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Washington County Legal Services

Board Member

1994 - 1998

University of Minnesota Police Department

Liason

1994 - 1998

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1994 - 1998

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

1994 - 2000

Minnesota State Bar Assocition

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Minnesota v. My Client - Felony - 2nd Degree Assault (Assault with a Deadly Weapon)

Dismissal of 2nd degree assault. Client pled guilty to a misdemeanor assault and was released from jail that same day. Another case against client was dismissed. Client will not face deportation, as a result of these charges.

State v. My Client - Two counts of gross misdemeanor operating a gambling business

Dismissal of all charges

In re Juvenile - Juvenile delinquency charge of disorderly conduct

Not guilty on sole charge.

Petitioner (My Client) v. Respondent - Order for protection hearing

The order for protection my client sought was granted

Appellant v. Respondent (My Client) - Appeal to Minnesota Court of Appeals from order for protection hearing

The Minnesota Court of Appeals agreed with me and affirmed the order for protection

State v. My Client - Multiple felonies and lesser charges in four separate forgery cases

Client was allowed to remain out of prison. Defense motion for sentencing departure granted.

State v. My Client - Three felony charges of harassment and violation of harassment restraining order

Dismissal of all charges

State v. My Client - Felony theft of a motor vehicle

Not guilty of the felony motor vehicle theft. Client admitted to driving without a license and was found guilty of that misdemeanor offense.

State v. My Client - Felony 2nd degree assault (assault with a deadly weapon), fleeing police, etc.

Not guilty of 2nd degree assault. My client was found guilty of the charges he admitted commiting.

State v. My Client - Felony 1st degree burglary, misdemeanor DUI, etc

Not guilty on all felony charges. Client was only found guilty of misdemeanor DUI, which he admitted.

State v. My Client - Felony third degree sale of a controlled substance

Dismissal of all charges

State v. My Client - Felony charge of domestic assault strangulation and two counts of misdemeanor domestic assault

Not guilty on all charges.

State v. My Client - Felony third degree assault (substantial bodily harm) and misdemeanor fifth degree assault

Not guilty on all charges.

State v. My Client - Felony attempted murder and 1st degree assault (assault resulting in great bodily harm)

Dismissal of all charges

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Education

1989

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Minnesota

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2010

Rice County Bar Association

Public Defender Workload Crisis

2009

Panel discussion role of prosecutor and defense attoreny

Roles of prosecutor and defense attorney

2001

Cable TV Presentation

Minneapolis Model of Domestic Assault Prosecution

Publications

1987

Criminal Justice Institute Criminal Law Update

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