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Dan Adkins Consulted for News Story On Age of Consent in Minnesota

Managing partner, Dan Adkins, was recently interviewed by a local news station about Minnesota’s Age of Consent in relation to an interesting incident involving a local hockey coach. Long story short, the coach was caught up in a sting operation operated by a local vigilante group that attempts to catch sexual predators by posting ads

Mr. Gempeler is Named a 2019 Rising Star

Mr. Gempeler was just named a 2019 Rising Star. This is the fifth consecutive year – which coincides with his tenure at North Star – being named a Rising Star by his peers and colleagues alike. It’s a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys statewide under the age of 40. A patented process by

Dan Adkins – Exclusive Interview with Minnesota Bench & Bar Magazine

We don’t do our work for notoriety and media exposure. We do it because we love helping our clients through what is often their most challenging time in their life. But, like anyone, it is nice to be recognized when a reputable magazine devoted to our practice wants to sit down and talk.  Dan Adkins

Mr. Gempeler is Named a 2018 Rising Star

Mr. Gempeler was named a 2018 Rising Star. This is the fourth consecutive year – which coincides with his tenure at North Star – being named a Rising Star by his peers and colleagues alike. It’s a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys statewide under the age of 40. A patented process by an

Mr. Gempeler is Named a 2017 Rising Star

Mr. Gempeler was named a 2017 Rising Star. This is the third consecutive year – which coincides with his tenure at North Star – being named a Rising Star by his peers and colleagues alike. It’s a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys statewide under the age of 40. A patented process by an

Recent Wins – March 2017

North Star Criminal Defense has had a fantastic month of March. It’s always nice to share our recent victories as it gives us an opportunity to show how our team’s hard work and diligent representation gets results for our clients. State v. T.H., March, 2017 Charges: 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Resolution: Stay of imposition, with a

James Gempeler Named to 2015 Rising Stars List

North Star Criminal Defense is pleased to announce that co-founder James Gempeler has been selected to the 2015 Rising Stars List. This is an exclusive list, reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys statewide that are either under the age of 40 or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. An independent organization utilizes

James Gempeler Is Named an Up & Coming Attorney

It comes with great pride in announcing that James Gempeler of North Star Criminal Defense was just named an Up & Coming Attorney for 2015. This is an extremely prestigious recognition, awarded to only 27 attorneys from across this State. The Up & Coming Attorney award is annually bestowed on only a select few attorneys that