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Fossum Named a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association

Fossum Named a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association

Attorney John L. Fossum, of the Fossum Law Office, LLC was named as  Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association.   According the announcement from the MSBA: The certified specialist designation is earned by leading attorneys who have completed a rigorous approval process, including an examination in the specialty area, peer review,...

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Fossum Argues at the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

John L. Fossum of the Fossum Law Office, LLC again argued a case at the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.  Mr. Fossum is an experienced and trial and appellate advocate, having tried cases in state court in Minnesota, and the Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota. Today’s argument...

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Criminal Justice Under Threat

This week the Minnesota Supreme Court extended a $75 tax on lawyers for two more years in an effort to bolster the public defense budget.  The court essentially seemed to be holding its nose, saying: we caution the Legislature and the Governor, our coordinate branches of government that are responsible together for creation of...

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