Groshek Law PA
Criminal Defense | Serving Minneapolis, MN
612-426-7047Minneapolis Law Firm
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Details Attorney Christa J. Groshek
Attorney Molly M. McMahon
Attorney Danielle Lee Baumhofer
Attorney Sophina Rose Larson
Attorney Stephanie Sadoon
Attorney Freya Elizabeth Vieira
A Holistic Approach to the Law
Attorney Christa J. Groshek has successful experience in the legal field. She has a solid reputation and defends clients in a wide range of offenses. She offers services in all aspects of criminal defense law and family law. She understands the emotional and financial situation this can cause you and loved ones. Contact Attorney Groshek for the experience and representation you deserve.
Contact Attorney Christa J. Groshek today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Juvenile Court
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crimes
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Drunk Driving
- Violent Crimes
- Sex Offenses
- Criminal Law - Federal
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Child Protection Defense
- Shaken babies
- Failure to thrive
- Child pornography in the home
- Children being in the home when domestic abuse occurs
- Family Law
- Custody & Visitation
- Child Support
- Divorce
- LGBT Family Law
- Property Division
- Alimony
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Fathers Rights
- Administrative Law
Call 612-426-7047 today to arrange your initial free consultation.
Attorney Christa J. Groshek
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law
- Cum Laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- MACDL (Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers)
- NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers)
- MWL
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Selected to Minnesota Rising Stars, 2013
- Newsweek Leading Criminal Defense Attorneys Showcase, 2012
- Selected to Minnesota Rising Stars, 2010
Attorney Molly M. McMahon
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2025
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2022
- J.D.
- University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 2019
- B.A.
- Major: Criminal Justice
Attorney Danielle Lee Baumhofer
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2000
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's List
- University of Minnesota, Minnesota, Minnesota
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: English Literature/Advanced Professional Writing
Attorney Sophina Rose Larson
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2025
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2025
- J.D.
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021
- B.A.
- B.A.
Attorney Stephanie Sadoon
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2025
Education:
- University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota, 2024
- J.D.
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- B.A.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Political Science
Languages Spoken:
- English (Primary)
- Arabic
Attorney Freya Elizabeth Vieira
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2022
Education:
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022
- J.D.
Languages Spoken:
- English (Primary)
Domestic Assault:Wife of client claimed physical abuse by the client during their marriage. The wife admitted during the trial that she still loved the client and fabricated allegations because he was cheating on her and eventually married the other woman. She testified this "broke her heart."
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance:Client was a passenger in a motor vehicle that police stopped for a routine traffic violation. Defense attorney Christa Groshek made a motion to dismiss on the grounds that the client's constitutional rights were violated when he was searched without probable cause following the tow of the car. The court dismissed the case, ruling that methamphetamine found in the client's pocket was inadmissible due to the illegal search.
Pretrial ruling: CASE DISMISSED
Felony Assault on a Police Officer:Client charged with Macing a police officer. Officer testified at trial that client "maliciously interfered with an arrest." Client testified that he was trying to help officer subdue person who was resisting arrest.
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
Misdemeanor Careless Driving:Client was driving on Interstate 94 during the winter. Conditions were cold with clear roads. A large accident scene appeared suddenly ahead, with a tractor-trailer jackknifed in the road and half a dozen other cars already in the ditch. Client's car spun partly out of control because of "black ice," but client managed to maneuver around and through accident scene, hitting no other cars, but ended up in the ditch. Officer saw client go into ditch, approached client with gun drawn and ticketed him for careless driving.
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
Felon in Possession of a Firearm:Police responded to reports of shots fired in north Minneapolis and within minutes stopped the vehicle in which the client was a passenger. They found a gun under the passenger seat and accused the client, who was the passenger, of possessing the gun. The client testified that the driver of the car threw the gun at him when police stopped the car. Client did not want to possess the gun, so he threw it under his seat.
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance:Client was a passenger in a motor vehicle that police stopped for a routine traffic violation. Defense attorney Christa Groshek made a motion to dismiss on the grounds that the client's constitutional rights were violated when he was searched without probable cause following the tow of the car. The court dismissed the case, ruling that methamphetamine found in the client's pocket was inadmissible due to the illegal search.
Pretrial ruling: CASE DISMISSED
Felony Assault on a Police Officer:Client charged with Macing a police officer. Officer testified at trial that client "maliciously interfered with an arrest." Client testified that he was trying to help officer subdue person who was resisting arrest.
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
Misdemeanor Careless Driving:Client was driving on Interstate 94 during the winter. Conditions were cold with clear roads. A large accident scene appeared suddenly ahead, with a tractor-trailer jackknifed in the road and half a dozen other cars already in the ditch. Client's car spun partly out of control because of "black ice," but client managed to maneuver around and through accident scene, hitting no other cars, but ended up in the ditch. Officer saw client go into ditch, approached client with gun drawn and ticketed him for careless driving.
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
Felon in Possession of a Firearm:Police responded to reports of shots fired in north Minneapolis and within minutes stopped the vehicle in which the client was a passenger. They found a gun under the passenger seat and accused the client, who was the passenger, of possessing the gun. The client testified that the driver of the car threw the gun at him when police stopped the car. Client did not want to possess the gun, so he threw it under his seat.
Jury verdict: NOT GUILTY
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