Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
  A domestic assault conviction can have serious criminal and collateral consequences. Besides any jail or prison sentence imposed, a domestic assault conviction counts against you in child custody disputes and divorce proceedings, prohibits you from owning guns and from hunting, and subjects you too costly and intrusive treatment programs. If you are not a citizen you could be deported.
• Child Abuse

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Jeffrey Dean, a highly respected and experienced criminal defense attorney, is widely known for achieving successful results in a wide range of criminal cases. He has the experience of having defended thousands of cases yet he treats each client and case as his most important. Jeff will personally examine your case to determine the best defense and he will fight to win.
• DUI/DWI
  Minnesota DWI law is complex and can impose severe penalties for a violation. Moreover, there are jurisdictional deadlines that must be satisfied in order to preserve the right to challenge your driver’s license revocation and vehicle forfeiture. If you do not satisfy these deadlines with a properly filed petition, you will forever lose the right to assert the defenses to your driver’s license revocation and vehicle seizure, and the revocation and forfeiture will become automatic. It is therefore crucial that you retain the services of experienced Minnesota DWI attorney Jeff Dean without delay.
• Sex Crimes
  The criminal and collateral consequences of an interference with privacy conviction can be severe. You could be sentenced to jail time, labor-intensive community service, fines, and sex offender treatment. Also, because interference with privacy is viewed by many as a sex crime, a conviction could cause you great difficulty in finding employment and housing.
• Robbery
  If you or a loved one have been charged with robbery then it is extremely important that you retain an attorney with a
• Burglary
  A burglary conviction can result in serious criminal consequences. You could be facing significant prison time and a permanent felony record. To fight these charges, you need an experienced, aggressive attorney. Call Jeff Dean.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Although a misdemeanor, a disorderly conduct conviction carries both criminal and collateral consequences. You could be sentenced to jail time, community service, fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record. Also, because disorderly conduct is a criminal offense, a conviction can create long-term difficulties in obtaining employment and finding housing. To challenge these charges you need an experienced attorney on your side.
• Embezzlement
• Drug Crimes
  Drug crimes can involve crack cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, crystal meth, heroin, or even prescription medication. There are various crimes within the state’s controlled substance laws, all carrying various penalties.
• Assault
  “My domestic assault charges were dismissed, thanks to Jeff. The consequences of these charges would have been severe. Jeff Dean won my case and my life is back to normal”
• Murder
  “I was charged with murder and Jeff Dean won not guilty verdicts on all counts. The evidence against me appeared insurmountable. The police said that I confessed the crime to them. My fingerprints were on the gun. I was found at the crime scene. Jeff won the case!”
• Probation Violation
  The penalties for a probation violation can be severe. Typically, a judge will view a violation as a serious allegation and a breach of the trust originally placed in the defendant. When a probation violation is filed all penalties for the original conviction are possible. These can include prison time, increased fines, longer and more extensive probation terms, and monitored sobriety.
• Homicide
  A Criminal Vehicular Injury or Homicide conviction has serious criminal and collateral consequences. The judge could sentence you to prison, large fines, restitution and lengthy restrictions on your liberties. To protect your rights and future, call Jeff Dean today: (612) 305-4360
• Arson
  On average, Isanti County has 805 crimes each year. In the period from 2001 to 2008, the county had a total of 6,439 reported crimes, with 220 of them being violent crimes. The total includes almost 5,000 thefts, 40 rapes, and 1 murder case. The rest were property crimes, burglary, assaults, and arson.
• Shoplifting
  A common first offense for a theft crime among both juveniles and adults involves shoplifting. Theft cases can also range from...
• Kidnapping
  According to Minnesota statutes, kidnapping occurs when the offender confines or removes another individual against their will, or the offender confines or removes another individual under the age of 16, without the consent of the individual’s parents or legal custodian with the purpose of or intent to either...
• Manslaughter
  If the offender causes the death of another human not constituting murder, manslaughter, or the death of an unborn child, he or she may face up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $20,000.
• Prostitution
  PRESS 4. ” POLICE OFFICER CROSSED LINE IN SEX STING – Client, a masseuse, was convicted of prostitution following a sting operation by an undercover police officer posing as a customer. The undercover officer improperly engaged in sexual contact with Client when conducting the sting. Jeff Dean appealed Client’s conviction arguing that the officer’s conduct of engaging in sexual contact with Client violated her due process rights, thus requiring reversal of the conviction. The Court of Appeals agreed with Mr. Dean and reversed her conviction outright. ” – Star Tribune ( Read Article )
• Hit and Run
  If you are facing a Criminal Vehicular Injury or Homicide charge it is crucial that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney with a proven track record in winning criminal cases. Jeff Dean has that record, and he is known as one of the most respected and successful attorneys in this area of the law. He has won cases ranging from homicide and assault to DWI and drug cases. He has had laws struck down as unconstitutional, won precedent setting cases, and has been featured in the national and local news. In a recent case Jeff’s client was charged with Criminal Vehicular Injury where the client was allegedly drunk and caused an accident with his passenger sustaining serious injuries. After extensive preparation and investigation Jeff successfully got the charges reduced to a mere hit and run. Time and time again Jeff has saved people from going to jail and having a criminal record. Judges have commended Jeff for his success and pursuit of justice, and other attorneys often call upon Jeff for his assistance in the evaluation of their client’s cases.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The accused uses a threat of imminent great bodily harm, or causes personal injury while using force, or while knowing the complainant is mentally impaired or physically helpless (“physically helpless” has been defined as being asleep);

Trusts and Estates

• Probate