Atty. Timothy J Shields

Atty. Timothy J Shields

Timothy J Shields is a lawyer practicing family, criminal, small business and 17 other areas of law. Timothy has been licensed for 45 years.

Edina Edina 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Timothy J Shields at a glance

Timothy J Shields is a wills, formation, child custody, probate, and criminal defense attorney based in Edina, Minnesota. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1981). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law JD (—). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy J Shields is a lawyer practicing family, criminal, small business and 17 other areas of law
  • Timothy has been licensed for 45 years
  • Timothy practices in Edina, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy J Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy J Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Business Formation

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Edina 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Timothy J Shields's law office located?
Timothy J Shields's law practice is located in Edina, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy J Shields handle?
Timothy J Shields focuses on wills, formation, child custody, probate, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Timothy J Shields practiced law?
Timothy J Shields has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Timothy J Shields go to law school?
Timothy J Shields earned their education at (—).
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Education

William Mitchell College of Law JD
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1981

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