Atty. Joyce Trudeau
Joyce Trudeau grew up in the northern Twin Cities metro area. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from the University of South Dakota.
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About Joyce Trudeau at a glance
Joyce Trudeau is a Principal based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, practicing at Fields Law Firm - Social Security Disability. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on ssd. Admitted to practice in Minnesota United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee (2016). Educated at Mitchell Hamline School of Law J.D. (—) and University of South Dakota Criminal Justice and Political Science (—). Serves clients in Minnetonka, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Joyce Trudeau grew up in the northern Twin Cities metro area
- She earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from the University of South Dakota
- After living in rural areas for four years, she decided to return to the Twin Cities, where she earned her Juris Doctorate and was part of the first graduating class from the newly formed Mitchell Hamline School of Law
- During law school, Joyce volunteered with the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- She also worked as a certified student attorney for the Minnesota Appellate Public Defender’s Office, where she represented individuals who had been convicted of felony offenses with various post-conviction issues
- Upon graduating law school, Joyce started her legal career representing individuals applying for Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income at an advocacy firm in Minnesota
- Working in such a field taught her the value of remaining understanding and empathetic while guiding people through the difficult complexities of the legal process
- Joyce is passionate about helping the disabled community, which is what lead her to join the Fields Law team, where she practices Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability cases
- Ms. Trudeau is admitted to practice in the Minnesota State Courts, United States District Courts for the District of Minnesota and the Eastern District of Tennessee
- When not working, Joyce enjoys biking, reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minnetonka are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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