Daniel Wexler has been practicing law since 1981, which means he has handled family law, criminal defense, and estate planning matters through decades of changing statutes, shifting court practices, and evolving client expectations in the Twin Cities.
Introduction
Advocate Law Office is a Saint Paul, Minnesota practice built around accessible, affordable representation. Daniel Wexler emphasizes keeping hourly rates among the lowest in the Twin Cities while maintaining the flexibility, responsiveness, and quality that clients dealing with serious legal problems require. The firm handles family law, criminal defense, civil medical debt defense, landlord-tenant disputes, and estate planning.
The firm’s approach to litigation is deliberate: Wexler works to resolve matters without unnecessary court proceedings when that serves the client, but litigates aggressively when the situation calls for it. That distinction reflects 40-plus years of understanding when courtroom advocacy changes outcomes and when it adds cost without benefit.
Free initial half-hour phone consultations are available. Office hours are flexible and include weekends. Email contact is available around the clock at dan@advocatelaw.com.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Divorce and family law matters often carry the highest personal stakes of any legal proceeding a client will face. The firm handles divorce, prenuptial agreements, paternity actions, parenting time disputes, name changes, adoptions, and orders for protection. The full range of family law matters is addressed, from the administrative to the contested.
Civil Medical Debt Defense
Medical debt collection is an area where individuals frequently face legal action without understanding their rights or the defenses available to them. The firm handles medical debt defense cases, which is a specific practice focus that reflects awareness of a common financial pressure facing Minnesota residents.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Both landlords and tenants face legal disputes over leases, conditions, and obligations. The firm handles these matters for clients on both sides.
Criminal Defense
Criminal defense work at the firm includes DWI defense, driving violations, probation hearings, and domestic assault cases. The firm’s approach here mirrors its family law philosophy: resolve without court when possible, litigate forcefully when necessary.
Estate Planning
The firm prepares wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney. Estate planning at Advocate Law Office is treated as a practical matter that every adult should address, not a service reserved for wealthy clients.
Attorney Profiles
Daniel Wexler
Daniel Wexler has been a licensed attorney since 1981. He is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association. His practice is built around the principle that quality legal representation should not require high hourly rates, and that clients deserve an attorney who is actually reachable, including on weekends and through 24-hour email access. His approach to case management actively avoids unnecessary litigation while maintaining the capacity to litigate when the client’s interests require it.
Location & Service Area
Advocate Law Office is located at 2642 University Avenue West, Suite 214B, Saint Paul, MN 55114. The firm serves clients in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Phone: 612-825-8588
Email: dan@advocatelaw.com
Website: advocatelaw.com
Client Focus
The firm is designed for clients who need real legal help but are concerned about cost. The low hourly rate, flat rate structure for routine matters, and flexible payment plans remove barriers that prevent many people from getting the representation they need. The free half-hour phone consultation gives prospective clients a chance to assess their situation without financial commitment.
Individuals facing divorce, custody questions, DWI charges, medical debt collection lawsuits, and estate planning needs are the core clients. The 40-plus years of practice behind the firm means these matters are handled by an attorney who has seen most fact patterns before and knows which strategies produce results.
Weekend availability and 24-hour email access reflect an understanding that legal problems do not respect business hours. A client dealing with a domestic assault charge, a custody emergency, or a landlord-tenant crisis needs to be able to reach their attorney.
FAQ
How does the firm keep rates low without compromising representation?
The firm uses efficient case management, flat rates for routine services, and avoids unnecessary court proceedings. Clients pay for what their case actually requires, not for procedural steps that do not advance their interests.
What does the free consultation include?
The initial half-hour phone consultation is free. It allows prospective clients to describe their situation and get an initial assessment before deciding whether to retain the firm.
Does the firm handle medical debt defense?
Yes. Civil medical debt defense is a specific practice area at the firm. Clients facing collection lawsuits over medical bills have legal rights and potential defenses that an experienced attorney can identify and assert.
Can I reach the attorney on weekends?
Yes. Office hours are flexible and include weekends. Email at dan@advocatelaw.com is available 24 hours a day.
What family law matters does the firm handle?
The firm handles divorce, prenuptial agreements, paternity actions, parenting time, name changes, adoptions, and orders for protection.
Closing
Forty-plus years of practice, rates structured to be accessible, weekend availability, and 24-hour email contact describe an attorney whose practice is organized around how clients actually live and what they actually need. In the Twin Cities, Advocate Law Office at 2642 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, is reachable at 612-825-8588, at dan@advocatelaw.com, or through advocatelaw.com.