Jean Marie Brandl

Jean Marie Brandl

Brandl Law, LLC • Minneapolis, MN
Employment LaborEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(612) 979-2461
Address
310 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55415, US

Professional

About

Jean Brandl is a certified criminal law specialist licensed in both State and Federal courts of Minnesota, California, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. No matter what charges you face, she is prepared to offer an aggressive defense on your behalf. Jean Brandl has over 23 years of highly successful courtroom experience. If you or someone you care about is charged with a crime or is under investigation, you need Jean Brandl to provide the highest level of performance and with proven results. She has the knowledge and skills necessary to aggressively fight your case at trial or to successfully negotiate a favorable resolution. Jean has won numerous jury trials, has negotiated excellent results for her clients, and has the compassion and experience needed to make you feel safe and comfortable during a stressful and complicated time. Using creative and unique tactics in trial, negotiation, and sentencing, Jean will work closely with you to create a strategy tailored specifically to your legal needs. She will stay in close contact with you so you fully understand your case and can make informed decisions. Jean Brandl has passed the rigorous testing necessary to qualify as a Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the Minnesota State Bar Association (less than 1% of all attorneys in Minnesota are certified specialists in criminal law). She was awarded the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Special Award for Courageous and Zealous Advocacy and was Attorney of the Year in the San Diego Alternate Public Defender’s Office. Her successes have been reported in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Fox News, Minnesota Public Radio and the U-T San Diego. Jean has represented over a thousand people charged with crimes in Minnesota and California State Courts, Minnesota Appeallate Court, Federal District Court, and in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has handled many complex and sensitive cases including white collar crimes and criminal sexual conduct cases. Jean has represented employees facing discrimination at work and has helped nurses, psychologists and other professionals keep their Minnesota licenses. She has worked with numerous individuals on the Autism Spectrum., negotiating creative solutions with prosecutors, probation officers, and judges to keep her Autistic clients out of jail and prison. If you or a family member are on the Autism Spectrum, you need an attorney with the experience necessary to handle such unique and sensitive cases.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
1988 University of Minnesota Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1985 Mount Holyoke College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2002 Attorney of the Year, San Diego County Criminal Defense Bar Association 1999 Attorney of the Year, San Diego Alternate Public Defender
Publications
2015 MACDL Challenger A Brief History of Batson and How to Use It
Associations
2014 - Present Minnesota Women Lawyers 2014 - Present Minnesota Lavender Bar Association 2007 - Present Hennepin County Bar Association 2007 - Present Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Speaking
2013 2013 IDEA Leadership Conference - Washington D.C. Working with Families of Students with Disabilities Facing Juvenile Court 2012 National Parent Technical Assistance Center Meeting the Needs of Youths with Disabilities 2012 Minnesota State Bar Association, CLE Committee Effective Use of Expert Witnesses
Updated: Mar 08, 2026