Minnesota Law Firm Dudley and Smith, P.A.

Dudley and Smith, P.A. is a Minnesota law firm practicing in most areas of law and serving clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our firm has attorneys with extensive experience in many topics, and we have clients that go back many years, since our founding in 1952. We are committed to your case or situation.

Dudley and Smith, P.A. represents individuals and businesses in all aspects of life. Among our topic areas are consumer issues, real estate, family law, wills and estates, financial distress, bankruptcy, business law, criminal law, personal injury, administrative law and litigation. Our fees are competitive and fair.

Dudley and Smith, P.A. knows the court system and has appeared in courts for years. We practice in all Minnesota courts, both state courts and the federal court. We also appear in the Wisconsin State Courts and in the federal court in the Western District of Wisconsin.

Dudley and Smith, P.A. believes in justice and will help you attain it. We operate with the firm belief that your case is special. Please contact us to serve you.

Our firm includes:

Joseph J. Dudley, Jr. - Appellate practice, Business and Commercial Law, Litigation, Insurance Law, Franchise Law, Real Estate, Tax Law, USDA Appeals
Steven C. Opheim - Bankruptcy, Business and Commercial Law, Litigation, Homeowner’s and Condominium Associations, Real Estate, Trademark Law, Non-Profits, Tax Law, Insurance Law
Katherine A. Brown Holmen - Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Death
Michael J. Burke - Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianship and Conservatorships, Real Estate
John C. Lillie, III - Appeals, Criminal Law, Litigation
Gloria E. Bogen - Family Law, Landlord/Tenant
Brian M. Glodosky - Family Law, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Business Law, Litigation, Real Estate
Kevin R. Behr - Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Business and Corporate Law, Homeowner’s and Condominium Associations, Trademark Law
Christopher W. Boline - Appeals, Business and Commercial Law, Litigation, Real Estate, Consumer Law, Personal Injury, USDA Appeals, Administrative Law

Hero Attorney

Dudley and Smith, P.A.’s own John C. Lillie, III was recently honored for helping save the life of a fellow attorney during a courthouse shooting in Cook County, Minnesota. Click here to read more about Mr. Lillie’s heroism.

Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer

The legal system can be a terrifying and confusing place, especially if you find that you have been arrested or charged with a crime. As soon as you have been arrested, your first step should always be to contact a criminal defense lawyer. Dudley and Smith, P.A. represents individuals in Minnesota and Wisconsin facing misdemeanors and felony offenses, from DUI and traffic tickets to murder and criminal sexual conduct. Protect your reputation and your rights by acting fast.

Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligence of a company or individual, you need to know your legal rights. You may be eligible for financial compensation to better your future and provide for your family. Personal injury lawsuits can be complicated, but we at Dudley and Smith, P.A. have what it takes to represent you and protect your rights.

Minnesota Business Lawyer

Your business is your life. We at Dudley and Smith, P.A. strive to make any legal disputes, business disagreements and documentation processes as smooth as possible. We offer small and large businesses across Minnesota and Wisconsin the same personalized attention and assistance.

Minnesota Family & Divorce Lawyer

Getting your family matters in order is a big part of your life. We offer a wide range of services to help you with managing your your family situation, including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and adoption.

All of our attorneys are highly qualified to practice in their certain fields of law, which means no matter what you need, we have an experienced lawyer ready and willing to represent you and serve your best interests. Contact St. Paul-based law firm Dudley and Smith, P.A. today at 651-291-1717.

Serving All Of Minnesota & Wisconsin

Dudley & Smith, P.A. has an office nearest you with locations in Bloomington, Burnsville, Chanhassen, St. Paul, Vadnais Heights and Woodbury. We also serve Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Maplewood, Roseville, Stillwater, White Bear Lake.

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Dudley & Smith. P.A Recent Cases / News

May 2013 - On February 4, 2013, the Minnesota Supreme Court approved amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure and the General Rules of Practice. These amendments will require adjustments in litigation strategy in many areas of law. One major change implemented in the new rules set to go into effect on July 1, 2013 is the filing [...]

Mar 2013 - A member of the Texas Army National Guard has been charged with the strangling and murder of his pregnant wife, according to Dakota County authorities. The Dakota County Attorney has charged 36-year-old Roger Earl Holland with two second-degree murder counts. According to the charges that have been filed, police were called to the couple’s home [...]

Mar 2013 - A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by Maplewood police in connection with the death of his girlfriend, a 16-year-old girl from North St. Paul. The identity of the arrested teen has not been released, but the complaint states that he allegedly stabbed Anna Hurd to death. He is being held in the Ramsey County Detention [...]

Feb 2013 - Two people have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that resulted in a nineteen-year-old being grazed by a bullet. According to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff, the two individuals were witnessed driving by, shooting a gun, and grazing the back of Dale Clinton White Jr. with a bullet. There were shell casings found [...]

Feb 2013 - A cop has been accused of criminal sexual conduct and now his neighbors say they fear for their own children. Bradley Schnickel, 32, is accused of having sex with young girls and contacting the victims through social networking websites. He has yet to be charged, but parents living in his neighborhood are now having difficult [...]