Practice Areas
Each practice area below has its own dedicated page with Minnesota-specific information, penalties, defenses, and guidance on what to do right now.
Minnesota Criminal Defense
Every case is handled with the same commitment: challenge the state's evidence, protect your rights, and pursue the best result the facts allow.
DWI / DUI Offenses
License revocation, mandatory minimums, and a permanent record. Minnesota DWI law is technical: procedural errors can change everything.
Learn moreDomestic Assault
Possible domestic abuse no contact orders, loss of firearms rights, and lasting effects on custody.
Learn moreDrug Crimes
Charges range from fifth-degree possession to first-degree sale. Many begin with a constitutional violation that can lead to suppression of evidence.
Learn moreTheft & Property Offenses
From shoplifting to embezzlement, with severity determined by value. Even a misdemeanor signals dishonesty to future employers.
Learn moreProbation Violations
A violation can execute a stayed sentence. The standard of proof is lower than at trial, and judges have broad discretion.
Learn moreSerious Felony Charges
Assault, robbery, burglary, and sex offenses carry years or decades in prison.
Learn moreMinnesota Family Law
Emily Crabtree handles divorce, custody, and protection order matters. These are among the most consequential legal proceedings a person can face: steady guidance matters.
Divorce
Property division, spousal maintenance, and the restructuring of your financial life. Clear guidance through every stage.
Learn moreChild Custody & Parenting Time
Minnesota courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child. We present your case with preparation and care.
Learn moreOrders for Protection (OFPs)
OFPs can be obtained within hours and carry serious consequences.
Learn moreHarassment Restraining Orders (HROs)
Protection from repeated, intrusive conduct, not limited to domestic relationships.
Learn moreHigh-Net-Worth Divorce
Divorce involving business interests, investment portfolios, and complex compensation structures.
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