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Craig W. Baumann
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Craig W. Baumann

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20 reviews

539 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 200, Woodbury, MN 55125

Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate and 11 more

About Craig W. Baumann

Craig W. Baumann is a Minnesota-licensed attorney admitted to practice in all Minnesota state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals. He began his legal career in 1986 with the Woodbury firm Steigauf & Baumann before later opening his own practice to provide clients with more direct, personal representation. People who reach out to Craig work with an experienced attorney from the start, not a paralegal or legal assistant. Craig has earned an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction reserved for a small percentage of lawyers and recognized as a marker of strong legal ability and high ethical standards. He also serves the profession as an ethics investigator for Minnesota’s 19th District, reviewing complaints made against attorneys and reporting his findings to the Minnesota Board of Professional Responsibility. After completing his first term, he was asked by the chairman to serve a second. Craig received his B.A. in Political Science from Luther College and his J.D. from Hamline University School of Law. He has lived in Woodbury since 1988.

 

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Craig W. Baumann got this award in 2021

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Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
November 14, 2022
Hired Attorney

Craig Baumann is an excellent attorney who helped my dad with his will and was able to work within a very tight time frame. He is very knowledgeable with wills, trusts, and the probate process and can explain legal procedures in ways that are easy to understand. He has given us great advice, and the confidence we have in him has greatly eased our minds knowing that we are in good hands. We can talk directly with him instead of having to relay messages through a receptionist, and he is very responsive to emails and voicemails. Highly recommend!

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
January 03, 2021
Hired Attorney

Did work on my father-in-law's estate planning and probate issues. There was a Tustin in place, and we found that his house did not make into the trust. Craig helped us work through what needed to be dobe.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 29, 2012
Hired Attorney

He didn't do divorce but gave me recommendations for other lawyers

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Defense
  • Trusts and Estates 4
    • Estate Planning
    • Probate and trust administration
    • Trusts
    • Power of attorney
  • Real Estate
  • Wills and Probate 3
    • Probate
    • Wills and Living Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Business Law 1
    • Business
  • Other 4
    • Business formation and counseling small businesses
    • Real estate conveyances
    • Wills, trusts and probate avoidance planning
    • General legal matters including drafting and reviewing contracts

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $275 - $285/hr
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Baumann Law Office
  • Additional Links
    https://www.baumannlawoffice.com/attorney_profile

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Minnesota
    1987, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    Memberships
    Ramsey County, Washington County, and Minnesota State Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Hamline University School of Law
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Luther College
    Class of 1982
    B.A.
    Political Science
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Cleveland, Ohio, September 1, 1959

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Craig W. Baumann was admitted in 1986 to the State of Minnesota.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Craig W. Baumann is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
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    Yes, Craig W. Baumann has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Craig W. Baumann has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Craig W. Baumann attended Hamline University School of Law.

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