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Sep 13, 2023

Discipline: Supreme Court decisions in August

The Minnesota Supreme Court announced these measures last month.

Sep 11, 2023

Frey nominates Chief Judge Todd Barnette as community safety commissioner

Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette currently oversees Minnesota’s largest county court operations, managing 63 state judges and supporting over 550 employees.

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Sep 1, 2023

Ellison names Mitchell as deputy attorney general

Attorney General Keith Ellison has named Dana Mitchell as deputy attorney general, the Attorney General’s office said in a news release.

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Aug 25, 2023

OLPR withdraws disbarment petition against Odegaard

The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has withdrawn its petition to disbar Warren attorney Anders Odegaard, who is charged with killing his former wife.

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Aug 17, 2023

Disbarment sought for Warren lawyer charged with killing his former wife

The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility is seeking the disbarment of an attorney who is alleged to have murdered his ex-wife in front of his minor children last year.

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Aug 14, 2023

Attorney receives 5-year suspension for downloading child pornography

A Minnesota attorney who was convicted of second-degree possession of child sex abuse material in Washington state has been indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Minnesota with no right to petition for reinstatement for 5 years.

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Aug 11, 2023

Attorney discipline: Supreme Court decisions in July

The Minnesota Supreme Court announced these measures last month.

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Jul 24, 2023

Attorney discipline: Supreme Court decisions in June

The Minnesota Supreme Court announced these disciplinary measures last month.

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Jul 21, 2023

High-profile lawyer challenges possible disbarment over tragic death case

A high-profile Minnesota attorney with four decades in the legal field faces possible disbarment for allegedly failing to provide competent representation, not communicating adequately with clients, and misappropriating client funds.

Lawyer and the law with a justice scale made of brass gold metal on a glowing background as a symbol of the legal advice, system in government and society in enforcing rights and regulations.
Jul 17, 2023

Lawyer’s denied reinstatement draws two dissents

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied the petition for reinstatement of a Minnesota attorney.

Nicole Kettwick
Jun 30, 2023

Kettwick leads Hennepin County Bar Association

Nicole Kettwick has become the 105th president of the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) effective July 1.

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Jun 9, 2023

Attorney discipline: Supreme Court decisions in May

The Minnesota Supreme Court announced these disciplinary measures last month.

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