Sarah Marie Kimball

Sarah Marie Kimball

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI
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Reason: Not Practicing

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Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

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Sarah Marie Kimball's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Molly | November 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend This Lawyer

From the moment I first called her until my case was resolved, Sarah put me at ease and I knew I was in good hands. She is knowledgable and patiently answered all of my questions. She kept me informed through every step of the process and responded to my communications in a timely manner. She is very... professional and was able to negotiate a favorable outcome for me. I found her very professional and worth every penny of her retainer fee. I highly recommend her and am glad I hired her.

Sarah Kimball

Replied last November 18, 2018

I am so happy to read this review. While my main goal is to obtain a favorable outcome that will have the least impact on my clients' lives, I also aim to put my clients at ease by anticipating and answering all of their questions. I do this by putting myself in their shoes, communicating regularly and leaving out the unnecessary and impersonal legalese. Thank you for the wonderful review!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Wonderful Person and Better Businesswoman

The thing that matters the most in prosecution on the other side of the table is having confidence. And that’s what you get with Sarah Kimball. I was recently charged with a citation for a Failure to Move violation for a trip I took out to the southern side of the cities, and was totally flabbergaste...d by my belief of what to do. I immediately thought to pay the citation, then I remembered there are people out there who know better about how to handle matters and help you remember you are human like all other people. I naturally thought to contact a lawyer after accidentally sending myself to the prosecutor by going to the wrong courthouse to settle the issue initially. The first one I contacted, passed the name of another who was personal in the field of traffic violations; that would be Sarah. Nearly a month after making acquaintances, me and Sarah were able to come to a positive outcome for the case, and I could not have been happier than to have had the results she was able to achieve for us. I fairly believe on your own in matters of court, you are lesser than likely to lose the benefits of an attorney; let alone a great, and talented one. Sarah is the definition of that. She was able to communicate with me decently, fairly, with a reason of consideration and professionalism that I would like to say is the standard for having quality representation. There is no more to say than to look for her when you’re looking for the voice that knows better and shows better when the decision is on the table.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

Recently I was looking at my second DUI and was worried about going to jail because of my past record of alcohol charges. It has affected me physically and emotionally. Ms. Kimball showed her extensive experience with DUI law by effectively communicating the facts of my case and the law in Minnesota.... Without the help of Ms. Kimball in resolving this matter, it would have been very difficult for me to have done this on my own. If you need an experienced lawyer, I highly recommend Ms. Kimball. “Don’t try fighting by yourself. Ms. Kimball helped me a lot. I don’t have the words to thank her.”

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Sarah Marie Kimball's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Kettwick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sarah is an experienced, fair, and caring lawyer. She works hard to do the right thing and is respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Keyser

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Sarah. I've worked with her on numerous cases over the years and can attest to her knowledge of the law, ability to listen, and approach her cases fairly but with resolve. Sarah's prosecution experience undoubtedly serves her defense clients well."

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Adriel Villarreal

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is an excellent attorney and works hard for her clients. Every interaction I’ve had with her has been positive. She is very pragmatic and skilled."

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Jill Oleisky

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Sarah Kimball for over 15 years. I have always found her to be well-prepared, intelligent and amicable. She is an excellent attorney and I would recommend her."

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Adam Garber

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a highly skilled attorney with a wealth of experience who deeply cares about her clients, and effectuating their goals. I fully endorse her!"

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Thomas Bennerotte

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sarah is diligent and works hard for her clients. She has excellent communication skills and is an experienced trial attorney. I highly recommend this her."

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Matthew Mankey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Sarah from her years as a prosecuting attorney. I have always found her to be competent, well-prepared, hard working and willing to listen. Sarah has excellent communication skills and knows her way around a courtroom. Sarah can take a case to trial or negotiate a fair resolution. I highly recommend this fine attorney."

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Derek Patrin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have direct experience working on criminal defense matters against Sarah when she worked for years as a prosecutor. She was a tough but fair prosecutor who fully understood and respected the rights of the accused. I highly recommend her for defense on any level of criminal offense."

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Rodd Tschida

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah was among the best and smartest prosecutors in my experience. She is well respected by judges and attorneys, which serves her defense clients excellently."

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Sarah Groskreutz

Expungement lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is compassionate and works diligently to obtain positive outcomes for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Brandt

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Sarah for quite a few years ever since she did an internship with me while she was in law school. I've always been impressed with Sarah's work ethic, legal skills, as well as her ability to get along with people. Sarah and I have had quite a few cases together where she has been the prosecutor and I have been on the defense side. She's always prepared, knows the law, and she is a very effective litigator. I know that she would serve any client well on the defense side."

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Rebecca Wolters

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah Kimball has the knowledge and experience to handle any criminal case. Having been a prosecutor for over 10 years, she knows how to best present a defendant's case to a prosecutor for favorable resolution. She will also take the time needed to make sure her clients understand exactly what goes into criminal proceedings and prepare them for any collateral consequences as well. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

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Scott Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah Kimball is an outstanding dedicated attorney. She has criminal experience in DUI, Assault, Traffic, Drug Charges and other offenses. Sarah cares about her clients and works tirelessly to obtain the desired result. She is respected by Judges, Prosecutors and fellow attorneys. Sarah has the perfect composure and attention to detail to obtain the desired result. I emphatically endorse Sarah Kimball."

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Matthew Bakke

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Sarah in the past and she is fantastic. She works very hard for her clients and her experience in the criminal law field shows in her vast knowledge. It's a pleasure to endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Assistant County Attorney, Sherburne County

2020 - 2023

Partner, Berglund, Baumgartner, Kimball & Glaser, LLC

2018 - 2018

Owner, Sarah Kimball Law Office

2018 - 2020

Attorney, Hawkins & Baumgartner, PA

2006 - 2017

Prosecutor/Attorney, Newquist & Kimball Law Offices, P.C.

Associations

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Anoka County Bar Association

Member (2006 - present) & MSBA Representative (2021)

2006 - Present

Anoka County Prosecutors' Association

Vice President

2018 - 2019

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Criminal Vehicle Operation

CVO charge dismissed with a plea to 4th degree DWI only

Accident case for bus

I negotiated a continuance for dismissal with reasonable costs. My client was ecstatic.

Unreasonable acceleration - Mpls

Successful negotiation of a continuance for dismissal with reasonable costs.

Speed 90/55

Negotiated down to a petty misdemeanor and from 90 down to 65 in a 55 mph zone.

Accident case

Successfully obtained a continuance for dismissal for my client in an accident case.

DWI vehicle forfeiture

Within 24 hours of my email citing applicable caselaw, the insurance company agreed to the payout and my client received the check in a timely manner.

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Education

2005

William Mitchell College of Law

JD

1998

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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