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Family Law, Divorce, DUI-DWI, Criminal

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Steven Coodin was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .  He received his Bachelor of Arts Advanced Degree from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg in 1996.  He later attended law school at Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan and graduated in the fall of 2001.  He has been practicing law since he was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in 2002 and primarily works in the area of criminal defense and family law.  Steven prides himself in his work ethic and dedication to his client's cases. Steven formed his own solo attorney law firm in 2003 and as his caseload substantially increased he formed a partnership in 2005 with Attorney Paul Overson. Steven also dedicates his time to speak to defendants in Washington County Court, in Stillwater, as a member of the Washington County Defense Panel where he enjoys meeting with people who have legal questions.  

Steven lives in Woodbury, Minnesota , and enjoys playing hockey, weightlifting, and following the N.H.L., as well as spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Position Organization Location Duration
Volunteer AttorneyCriminal Law Advice ClinicWashington County Law Library, Stillwater, MN2012 to present
PartnerCoodin & Overson, PLLPLake Elmo, MN2005 to present
Volunteer AttorneyWashington County Criminal Defense PanelStillwater, MN2003 to present
Solo PractitionerCoodin Law Office, LLCOakdale, MN2002 to 2006
School Degree Major Graduation
Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJ.D. Law School2001  
University of ManitobaB.A.Psychology1996
State / Court Date
Minnesota (Federal)2003
Minnesota2002
  • -Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

    -Washington County Bar Association
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers - National Trial Lawyers: 2014, 2015, 2016
    North Star Lawyer: 2013, 2014
    Minnesota Super Lawyers - Rising Stars: 2010
  • --Violation of Order for Protection Dismissed-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: Case Dismissed. -Description: Successfully defended a client by showing that the defendant failed to have actual contact with the person who had a valid Order for Protection. --Domestic Assault Dismissed-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: Case Dismissed. -Description: Client was charged with Domestic Assault following an argument with her spouse that became physical. We successfully argued that she was trying to get away from her husband to safety and the charges were dismissed. --Domestic Assault Dismissed-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: Case Dismissed. -Description: I am happy to report that a client who was wrongfully charged with domestic assault after acting in self-defense was dismissed by with agreement of the prosecution. --Theft Charges Dismissed-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: Dismissed -Description: Client was charged with shoplifting and this was not typical behavior for this individual who had a good job, good record, and good attitude. So long as there are no similar offenses, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case. --Disorderly Conduct Dismissed-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: Case Dismissed. -Description: After refusing to dismiss the charges at the first couple of court appearances, the prosecutor backed down and dismissed the charges as we demanded a Trial. --Expungement of Theft Charges-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: Expungement Granted -Description: Client was originally charged with theft which we got dismissed. We then Petitioned the Court for an expungement so that there would be no record of our client being charged. --Client awarded sole legal and sole physical custody of child following Trial-- -Practice Area: Child custody -Outcome: We won sole legal and sole physical custody for mom -Description: High conflict case involving a custody and parenting time dispute. Following a two day trial, we were pleased that the Court awarded my client sole legal custody and sole physical custody of her son. --Gross Misdemeanor DWI Dismissed-- -Practice Area: DUI and DWI -Outcome: Case Dismissed. -Description: Defendant charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. Second offense within 2 years. --Domestic Assault Dismissed-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: The prosecution agreed to dismiss the case so long at the client doesn't have any assault charges during the next 12 months (commonly referred to as a Continuance for Dismissal) -Description: Client was charged with Domestic Assault of a family member while coming to the defense of a sibling. --Felony Case Dismissed-- -Practice Area: Criminal defense -Outcome: Charges Dismissed -Description: I recently helped get a client's serious felony charges get dismissed. If the client was convicted, he would have faced significant jail time and had to register publicly. We were grateful for this outcome as the client was truly innocent.

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Lake Elmo, MN 55042
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