Kristen Turner
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Licensed Minnesota Attorney dedicated to serving low-income clients in the court system. Recognized as a strong advocate and good communicator. Has good relationships with other stakeholders. Uses creative and respectful problem solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Attorney for Child Protection Cases
Ramsey County
01.2018 - Current
Represent parents in child protection and termination of parental rights case.
Assistant Public Defender - Ramsey County
Ramsey County
01.2001 - Current
Represented parents in child protection and termination of parental rights cases.
Represent children in child protection and delinquency matters.
Represent adults in misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony cases.
Attorney
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
09.1997 - 01.2001
Represented parents/guardians in Indian Child Welfare Act cases.
Represented parents/guardian in family law cases involving custody of minor children.
Law Clerk
Hennepin County Public Defender Office
08.1995 - 06.1997
Drafted Memorandums of Law, Motions, Appellate Briefs for attorneys.
Investigator and Mediation Coordinator
Legal Rights Center
06.1991 - 08.1995
Identified and interviewed witnesses in criminal cases, served subpoenas and testified in court.
Received grant money for Council of Elders, Native American, culturally specific mediation program.
Organized training for mediators and received referrals from community and courts.
Education
J.D. -
University of Hamline Law School
Saint Paul, MN06-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Political Science
University of Minnesota - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN06-1991
Skills
- Case management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
Timeline
Parent Attorney for Child Protection Cases
Ramsey County
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Public Defender - Ramsey County
Ramsey County
01.2001 - Current
Attorney
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
09.1997 - 01.2001
Law Clerk
Hennepin County Public Defender Office
08.1995 - 06.1997
Investigator and Mediation Coordinator
Legal Rights Center
06.1991 - 08.1995
J.D. -
University of Hamline Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Political Science
University of Minnesota - Moorhead