Vander Sanden & Crow, LLC

111 3rd Avenue South, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-332-9555 Fax: 612-370-0375

Criminal Defense

Vander Sanden & Crow, LLC is a law firm committed to ensuring individuals rights during the legal process. Often an individual’s first exposure to the legal system is when they have been charged with a crime. The criminal justice system can be very difficult to try to navigate on your own, especially when forced with the stress of an impending conviction. Vander Sanden & Crow, LLC can help you make your way through the complex justice system and fight to ensure the best possible outcome for your situation. Please call Vander Sanden & Crow, LLC for a free consultation as soon as you are charged with a crime.

Criminal Record Expungement

Vander Sanden & Crow, LLC has helped many individuals expunge their records in both Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. If your criminal record is impacting your employment or housing decisions please contact our office for a consultation on having that record expunged.

What is a Criminal Expungement?

A criminal expungement is the sealing of your criminal record. If your criminal record is sealed, or “expunged” then an employer, landlord, or other private citizen will not be able to search and find that record.
Criminal expungements have become even more important today because the internet has given private citizens an inexpensive and easy way to search public records.
Even a small violation on your criminal record may prevent you from finding employment or renting an apartment.

How is an Expungement Granted?

There are two types of expungements that are granted in the state of MN: Statutory and Non-Statutory.
A petitioner may qualify for a Statutory expungement under MN Statute 609A.03 sub. 7 if:
- The charges were dismissed, you were found not guilty, or the case did not otherwise result in conviction.
- You were charged with a controlled substance offense-the proceedings have been dismissed and discharged.
- You were a juvenile prosecuted as an adult.
- The Board of Pardons has granted you a pardon extraordinary.
Although it is very difficult to be granted a non-statutory expungement, it can happen in certain cases based on the court’s inherent authority to seal a record.
A petitioner may qualify for a non-statutory expungement granted by the inherent authority of the court if they can prove:
- They have rehabilitated themselves;
- The expungement will benefit them AND
- The benefit to them is greater than the disadvantage to the public

DUI/DWI

Vander Sanden & Crow, LLC handles all matters involving Drunk Driving & DWI - driving while intoxicated (DWI), and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). Please call our office to learn more about how we can help you with your situation.

Misdemeanor

Vander Sanden & Crow, LLC is equipped to handle defending most criminal charges. We believe in strongly defending and advocating for our clients. It is important if you or a loved one is charged with a crime to contact an attorney who can help you understand the charges against you and the possible defenses for those charges. Please call our office today to discuss your case and have an experienced criminal law attorney evaluate your situation.

Juvenile Criminal Law

If your child has been charged with a Juvenile Offense, you need an attorney to help. Our firm can help with a Minnesota Juvenile Criminal Defense.

If you, or a loved one, are facing juvenile criminal charges in Hennepin or Ramsey Counties, you need to seek the advice of an experienced and aggressive juvenile criminal attorney immediately. You should consult with an attorney now, if for no other reason, but to get your questions answered and alleviate your fears regarding what will happen in your child’s case. Our law firm can evaluate your case and provide you with the knowledge and experience that is crucial when defending a juvenile against criminal charges.

Consulting with an attorney is especially crucial for a juvenile case because there are additional options available to juveniles in criminal situations. Although these options are not always available, an experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney will help mitigate a stressful situation. If a juvenile criminal case is not handled properly it can follow a child well into adulthood impacting future employment and educational opportunities. Even a seemingly simple matter could have long term affects on your child’s future. Please contact our office so we can help you today.

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