Even though jail time and high fines are certainly problematic for people convicted of a serious criminal offense, the worst penalty of all is often the aftermath of the conviction that impacts their day-to-day lives. Many organizations, institutions, and individuals will steer clear of people with a criminal past. Employers, credit lenders, landlords, and essentially any other party that conducts background checks do not want to see a conviction in the paperwork. In some cases, a person can have their reputation and social life destroyed just by a criminal accusation, not even a conviction.
Expungement Process in Minnesota: How to Get Your Second Chance
Vogel Law Firm Names Brent Edison as New Shareholder
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Our team at Vogel Law Firm is thrilled to announce Attorney Brent Edison is our new shareholder. This exciting move forward is sure to catapult our firm to the next level of success and excellence. Thanks to Attorney Edison's wealth of experience and skill, our legal team will invaluably benefit from his input in this important role. A trusted North Dakota business attorney who represents both individuals and businesses in a number of disputes, Attorney Edison is a formidable opponent against those he is up against, in addition to being a respected and valuable asset to those he is advocating on behalf of.
Steve Astrup Joins Vogel Law Firm
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Our firm, Vogel Law Firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Astrup to our legal team. Steve is a North Dakota estate planning attorney at our firm's Moorhead, Minnesota office where he concentrates his estate planning areas of focus on trust formation, business and farm succession planning, and guardianship and conservatorship law. We are thrilled to work alongside someone with such talent, determination, and knowledge in the field of law.
