Brandt Kettwick Defense is offering a temporary promotion to assist front-line workers with expunging their criminal records. We would like to extend complimentary expungements to the first 50 qualified front-line workers who apply. Expungement eligibility is governed by Minnesota statutes and the process can vary depending on the level of your offense and how it resolved. Because of the numerous...
WCCO News asked Attorney Mike Brandt to share his thoughts on the George Floyd case. Mike emphasized how challenging it would be to find an unbiased jury in Minnesota, suggesting that the defense may use the publicity the case has received as a reason to move the trial out of Hennepin County. For the full news clip, watch here.
Brandt Kettwick Defense, a law firm dedicated to helping those who find themselves on the wrong side of the law, seeks an attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced environment, embody our vision statement, be passionate about criminal defense, and be a good fit with our team. While we are open to varying levels of...
On December 30, 2019, KARE 11 interviewed Nicole Kettwick on their nightly broadcast regarding the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas. The shooting raised questions regarding the right to carry in places of worship. KARE 11 contacted Nicole to help explain the intersection in the law between the right to carry and the right for...
Attorney Dani Peden volunteered at the Expungement Clinic for the 2019 Anoka County Law Day where over dozens of people received free advice on how to seal past legal issues.
At the 54th annual Criminal Justice Institute, attorney Dani Peden presented on forfeitures, while attorney Mike Brandt presented on mastering impeachment, hearsay, and character evidence.
Congratulations to Mike Brandt: named a Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyer for the 5th year in a row, and a Super Lawyer for the 17th year in a row, Nicole Kettwick: named a Minnesota Rising Star for the 6th year in a row.
A writer with Mother Jones contacted Mike Brandt seeking his opinion on criminal law and the statute of limitations in regards to a “cold case” in Minnesota. Mike provided background information regarding the statute of limitations, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines, and how it applied to the case being prosecuted in Minnesota. For more information on the Minnesota case and the...
Nicole Kettwick, shown above, after advocating on behalf of her client at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. After winning a Harassment Restraining Order at the District Court, she appeared in front of the three Appellate Justices to defend the District Court’s ruling. June, 2019 (update): The Minnesota Court of Appeals agrees with Nicole Kettwick and her victory is upheld.
KARE 11 interviewed Mike Brandt on their nightly broadcast. A shooting involving a St. Paul homeowner raised questions regarding self-defense rights in Minnesota and KARE 11 contacted Mike to help explain them in layman’s terms to their viewers. He discussed Castle Doctrine and how in Minnesota, someone can use force to protect their home as long as the force is...