Introduction

Appelman Law Firm is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where founding attorney Avery Appelman has practiced criminal defense for over 20 years. The firm handles the full range of criminal charges in Minnesota state courts, from DWI defense and drug crimes to sex offenses and juvenile matters, and offers same-day responses and 24/7 availability to clients who need immediate legal guidance after an arrest or charge.

Practice Areas

Appelman Law Firm concentrates exclusively on criminal defense. The practice areas span several distinct categories of criminal law.

DWI and DUI defense covers cases involving impaired driving charges in Minnesota. These cases can carry significant consequences for driving privileges, employment, and personal records, making early legal intervention important.

Drug crime defense addresses charges involving controlled substances, from possession to distribution, across the different schedules of drugs recognized under Minnesota law.

Prostitution charges represent another area of defense the firm handles, including cases that involve solicitation or related offenses.

Sex offense defense covers a range of charges that carry serious social and legal consequences. These cases often involve sensitive evidence, complex legal standards, and significant long-term registration requirements, making experienced defense counsel essential.

Violent crime defense addresses assault, robbery, and other charges involving alleged physical harm.

Juvenile matters involve criminal proceedings in which the accused is a minor. Minnesota’s juvenile justice system operates under different procedures and standards than adult criminal court, requiring counsel familiar with those distinctions.

Traffic violation defense covers moving violations, license revocation matters, and related charges that can affect driving records and insurance rates.

Attorney Profiles

Avery Appelman founded the firm and leads its criminal defense practice, bringing over 20 years of experience to client cases. The firm’s attorney team also includes Alexa Zhulin, Jennifer Trempe, Nina Knutson, and Joie Schubert. This multi-attorney structure means that the firm maintains capacity across its practice areas rather than depending on a single practitioner.

Location & Service Area

The firm’s office is at 8700 West 36th Street, Suite 125, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426. The phone number is 952-224-2277.

The firm serves clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. Specifically named counties include Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, and Ramsey. Cities served include Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, and Bloomington. The firm’s geographic scope also extends to greater Minnesota, making it accessible to clients in communities outside the immediate metro region. The firm’s website is aacriminallaw.com/

Client Focus

Criminal charges move quickly, and the consequences of delays in securing counsel can affect bail hearings, arraignments, and the early evidentiary steps of a case. An arrest typically leads to a bail hearing within hours. What happens at that hearing, whether the defendant is released and under what conditions, can affect a person’s ability to maintain employment, care for family, and participate in their own defense. Appelman Law Firm addresses this urgency through 24/7 availability and a same-day response policy. Free initial strategy sessions allow prospective clients to understand their situation before committing to representation.

Minnesota’s criminal justice system operates across multiple court levels and jurisdictions, and the counties in the firm’s service area, including Hennepin County, which encompasses Minneapolis, carry high caseloads and active court dockets. Familiarity with local prosecutors, courts, and procedural norms is a practical asset in criminal defense, separate from general legal knowledge.

The multi-attorney team, spanning five attorneys with Avery Appelman at the helm, ensures that the firm can handle multiple active matters simultaneously without sacrificing attention to individual clients. This team structure also provides continuity if a case extends over a long period, as serious criminal matters sometimes do.

FAQ

What criminal charges does Appelman Law Firm handle?
The firm handles DWI and DUI defense, drug crimes, prostitution charges, sex offenses, violent crimes, juvenile matters, and traffic violations.

How long has Avery Appelman been practicing criminal defense?
Avery Appelman has over 20 years of experience in criminal defense.

What counties and cities does the firm serve?
The firm serves Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, and Ramsey counties, as well as cities including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, and Bloomington, and extends service to greater Minnesota.

Is the firm available outside of business hours?
Yes. The firm is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offers same-day responses to clients who reach out.

Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. The firm offers free initial strategy sessions for prospective clients.

Closing

Appelman Law Firm’s five-attorney team, founding attorney Avery Appelman’s two decades in criminal defense, and the firm’s 24/7 availability combine to provide defendants in Minnesota with the kind of responsive, experienced representation that criminal matters demand. From DWI charges in Hennepin County to sex offense cases requiring careful evidentiary strategy, the firm’s scope covers the full range of criminal proceedings that Minnesota residents may face. Prospective clients can reach the firm at 952-224-2277 or find more information at aacriminallaw.com/