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Author: Chris Keyser

Jury Acquits St. Paul Woman of Assault and Disorderly Conduct Charges

FEB. 13 2015

Minneapolis criminal defense attorney Christopher Keyser represented a St. Paul woman accused of assaulting a co-worker in October, 2014. The City of St. Paul also charged the client with disorderly conduct for allegedly engaging in brawling or fighting. The case involved two female employees at a daycare center. The women agree that an altercation took place, but both claimed the other woman was the initial aggressor. There were eyewitnesses but they did not see the fight begin – only end.

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2014 Undergraduate Scholarship Winner

AUG. 25 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: News | Press Releases

In 2014, Keyser Law, P.A. created an undergraduate scholarship program to provide financial support to students working towards a career in the legal field. We strive to positively change people’s lives by advocating for them during life’s most important and significant challenges. Great students will someday make great advocates, and we hope this scholarship program supports that endeavor.

The 2014 scholarship award amount is $1,500.00. We received outstanding essay submissions from schools across the country, including the University of California

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I-601A Waiver: Important Updates

MAR. 20 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Uncategorized

The provisional unlawful presence waiver process allows immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, children, or parents) who are currently residing in the United States to apply for a provisional waiver while in the United States, provided they meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the regulations and warrant a favorable exercise of discretion. The law provides that USCIS can deny an I-601A waiver application if USCIS has reason to believe that the individual is subject to another ground of inadmissibility,

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Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Law Explained

FEB. 17 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | News

Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” law was signed by Governor Mark Dayton in 2013, and went into effect on January 1, 2014. The new law has been in affect for public employers since 2009 but is now extended to private employers. This blog explains what the Ban the Box law is, what is aims to do, and how it affects Minnesotans with criminal records.

What is the Ban the Box law?

The Ban the Box law aims to

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How To Get a Criminal Record Expunged

FEB. 11 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

This article was updated on August 6, 2015 to reflect changes in Minnesota expungement law*

People routinely call us wanting to know whether they can get their criminal record “expunged” or sealed from public view. Minnesota expungement law is a divisive issue: some want to restrict offenders’ ability to seal criminal records, while those with convictions who cannot obtain employment or housing because of their criminal background want a fresh start. Expungement petitions can be tricky depending

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Can Justin Bieber Be Deported?

JAN. 26 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Media | News

Teen pop star Justin Bieber made headlines recently for some questionable behavior. The 19-year-old musician was arrested on January 23, 2014 for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI), posession of illegal narcotics, and drag racing in Florida. Scores of Bieber’s fan – known as “Beliebers” – pose the question of whether the Canadian entertainer can legally be deported from the United States now that charges have been lodged against him. Let’s discuss.

What Is Deportation?

“Deportation” is the

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Christopher Keyser Named 2014 Rising Star by Super Lawyers

JAN. 26 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: News

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a

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CASE EVALUATION FORM

Author: Chris Keyser

What is the Ban the Box law?

This article was updated on August 6, 2015 to reflect changes in Minnesota expungement law*

What Is Deportation?

MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DWI LAW FIRM SERVING

With offices in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota, Keyser Law, P.A. handles cases throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area including:

HENNEPIN COUNTY

WASHINGTON COUNTY

RAMSEY COUNTY

ANOKA COUNTY

DAKOTA COUNTY