DWI and traffic offenses

A DWI charge leads to criminal court and the potential to lose your driver’s license. Attorney Hunter knows the laws and administrative procedures for DWI and traffic offenses and will work to retain your license.

Drug offenses

The Brock Hunter defends all misdemeanor and felony drug offenses. He has also been heavily involved in working for drug sentencing reform at the Minnesota Legislature. If you have been charged with possession, trafficking, manufacturing or driving under the influence of a controlled substance, Brock Hunter can help.

Property crimes

Felony and misdemeanor theft charges require an experienced property crimes attorney. The firm also defends fraud and charges for white collar crimes.

Violent Crimes

From minor assault to first degree murder, the Brock Hunter defends all misdemeanor and felony violent crime charges. Brock is also experienced in defending those accused of sex crimes and domestic violence.

Expungment

A criminal conviction can haunt you for years after your offense. In the age of digital criminal records, criminal background checks are more widely used by employers and landlords than ever before. Brock Hunter has extensive experience in the area of expungement. He has handled hundreds of expungements over the years, has taught expungement law to other attorneys, and was appointed by the Minnesota Legislature to help study and recommend changes in the way criminal records affect the lives of Minnesotans.

Veterans / PTSD Defense

A veteran himself, Brock Hunter dedicates a portion of his practice to defending military veterans who find themselves in criminal court. In 2008, Brock drafted and led passage of Minnesota’s new Veterans Sentencing Mitigation law, Minnesota Statute 609.115, Subd. 10. This pioneering new law makes Minnesota only the second state in the nation to encourage treatment over incarceration of veterans whose service-related psychological injury played a role in their criminal offense. A nationally-recognized authority in this area, Brock regularly lectures to judges, attorneys and other legal professionals across the country and was recently invited to help brief the Presidential Transition Team on policies to assist combat veterans in the criminal courts.

Divorce

Minnesota divorce law allows for no fault divorces, meaning that the divorce itself can be fairly simple.  However, when children or property are involved this process can become much more technical and difficult.  Ryan Else is prepared to help you get your fair share through mediation or litigation in your divorce.  Ryan also recognizes the many non-legal difficulties facing people going through divorce, so we will be there to listen and help you find the resources you need to make the process as manageable and painless as possible.

Custody Disputes

In Minnesota, all custody disputes that cannot be resolved through mediation are resolved under the courts’ interpretation of the best interests of the child or children.  There are 13 factors under Minnesota Statute 518.17 Subdivision 1(a) that the court uses to reach this judgement.  Ryan Else can ensure that those factors are interpreted as favorably for you as possible, fighting for the custody arrangement that is best for your family going forward.  As a father himself, Ryan recognizes that there is nothing more important to you than your children, so he will fight for your rights as a parent as vigorously as possible.

Orders for Protection (OFP)/Harassment Restraining Orders

Minnesota law allows for one to obtain a protective order to prevent domestic abuse or harassment.  If you are in need of assistance in obtaining such an order, our office can readily help with the process and advocate to the court why such an order is appropriate.  If such an order is being levied against you, your rights will be put in jeopardy.  We can help defend those rights and your reputation by vigorously advocating on your behalf and making the other party prove their need for the protective order.