Our Attorneys
Three attorneys dedicated to criminal defense and family law.
Brian VanMeveren founded VanMeveren Law Office PLLC in 2012.
Practice Focus
Brian's practice is focused on criminal defense.
Background
Brian earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law, where his legal education included an externship with Judge Bruce Peterson and criminal defense work during law school.
Before entering private practice, Brian served as an Assistant Public Defender, representing clients in juvenile delinquency and child protection matters.
Bar & Community
Brian is a former Vice President of the Washington County Bar Association and remains active in Minnesota's legal community. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
Emily Crabtree is a Minnesota family law attorney who handles divorce, custody disputes, and protection order matters.
Background
Emily earned her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Approach
Her approach balances compassion with the strategic thinking that contested family law proceedings require.
Criminal Defense
Lee Sexton
Attorney
JD, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
BA, University of Minnesota
Lee Sexton is an attorney with VanMeveren Law Firm, where he focuses his practice on criminal defense. His work is grounded in a commitment to justice, the protection of individual rights, and the belief that the power of the state must always be tested, scrutinized, and held to account.
Practice Focus
Lee's commitment to criminal defense is rooted in the principle that constitutional rights matter most when a person's freedom, reputation, family, and future are on the line.
Background
Lee earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Approach
At VanMeveren Law Firm, Lee approaches criminal defense with a firm belief that every person accused of a crime deserves a meaningful defense, a careful examination of the evidence, and an advocate willing to challenge the government at every stage of the case. He is committed to protecting his clients' rights, pressing for fair treatment, and pursuing the best result the facts allow.