Attorneys Serving Minneapolis and the Twin Cities Metro Area  

The attorneys at Cloutier & Brandl, P.A. in Minneapolis have over 35 years of combined legal experience in the trial and appellate courts. Because of our past successes, referrals from former clients and other attorneys have become the foundation of our practice. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.

Criminal Defense

Being charged with a crime is a frightening and confusing experience. We understand your fears and will guide you through the criminal justice system with as little stress as possible.

We defend individuals charged with all types of crimes, from petty misdemeanors to homicides. Attorney Jean Brandl has worked as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor for the past 10 years. She has defended over 1000 criminal cases. Her many years of defense work have prepared her to negotiate hard for the best possible offer or dismissal and always be ready to go to trial if necessary. She has personally taken over 50 criminal cases to jury trial, including murder trials. With her prosecution experience, she knows what weaknesses will be in the prosecutor's case and how to exploit them.

Cloutier & Brandl also handles expungement proceedings, as well as post-conviction release matters and appeals.

Employment Law for Employees

At the law office of Cloutier & Brandl, we are passionate about protecting the rights of workers throughout Minnesota. We represent individuals who have been subjected to discrimination in the workplace, including bias based on gender (including pregnancy issues), sexual orientation, race, age, religious affiliation. Our attorneys handle wrongful termination actions and review severance packages, as well as wage and hour disputes, and whistleblower (qui tam) lawsuits.

Additional Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy and consumer debt collection. We handle Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Fair Debt Collection Practices (FDCP) cases.
• Estate planning. We prepare wills, trusts, health care directives and powers of attorney; and handle guardianship and conservatorship matters.
• Probate and estate administration. We will help you settle the estate of a loved one through the probate courts.
• Business organizations. We help small businesses, including non-profit corporations, choose the appropriate business form and file all the necessary forms and applications.
• Entertainment and arts law. We review and prepare music and art contracts and litigate numerous entertainment issues.

Contact Us Today

For personal attention and service in the Twin Cities from experienced lawyers, contact our office. We provide a free initial consultation to every new client. Our office is open from 9 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday, but we maintain flexible hours and make ourselves available to clients when they need us.

Cloutier & Brandl, P.A.
12 S. 6th Street, Suite 510
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1508
Phone: (612) 332-5100
Fax: (612) 344-1220
Toll Free: (800) 878-2334

At the law offices of Cloutier & Brandl, P.A., in Minneapolis, we represent clients throughout the Twin Cities Metro area, including St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Fridley, Bloomington and Roseville; and in Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Anoka County, Dakota County, Carver County, Scott County, Wright County and Sherburne County, in addition to locations outside the Metro area.