DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC
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Founded in 1999, DeWalt Chawla Saksena is a renowned law firm in Minneapolis, MN, and surrounding areas. The company specializes in resolving a wide variety of family, juvenile, and tribal law matters, including child protection and support, adoption, divorce, and paternity issues. With a team of experienced lawyers, they offer alternative dispute resolution services that support families. Their commitment to promoting children's well-being shines through their work, making them a trusted law firm in their community.
Specialties
Court date
Within two weeks, Within a month, Within a week, Within three days
Criminal charges
Drug possession, Theft or robbery, Physical or aggravated assault, Probation or parole offense, Possession of a firearm, Murder, Sexual assault, Attempted murder, Domestic violence, Child abuse
Location and hours
DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC
330 2nd Avenue, Suite 760
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Partner/Attorney
DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC
2014 - Present
Attorney/Owner
Saksena Law, LLC
2014 - Present
Attorney/Shareholder
Walling, Berg & Debele, PA
2005 - 2014
Attorney
Fredrikson & Byron
2002 - 2004
Staff Attorney
Children's Law Center of Minnesota
1999 - 2002
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
Law
1998
St. Olaf College
University of Minnesota Law School
1998
William Mitchell College of Law
Associations & Affiliations
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Publications
Minnesota CLE
Child Protection QuickSheet
2014
William Mitchell Law Review
2006
Solving the Most Difficult Problems in Divorce Cases
The Interplay of Child Protection and Divorce
2009
The Minnesota Custody and Child Support Deskbook
Representing Children in Family Court
2006
Speaking Engagements
2014 Family Law Institute
Seven Things Family Lawyers Should Know About Child Protection (plenary session and breakout session); co-presented with the Hon. Anne McKeig
2014
IAML Hague Symposium for Japanese Delegates
Making Children’s Voices Heard in International Child Abduction Cases: Role of GAL and Children’s Counsel
2012
Webcast
College Costs for Children of Divorce
2011
Indian Child Welfare Law Center Symposium
ICWA and Third Party Custody
2010
Children’s Legal Services Training
Representing Youth in ICWA Cases
2010
In-Service Training for The Family Partnership (formerly Family & Children's Service)
Intersection of Family Law and Mental Health Services
2010
2009 Annual Conference: Building Pathways for Children in a Changing Word
Preparing for and Testifying in Court: A Primer for Guardians ad Litem
2009
2009 Family Law Institute
There's No Place Like Home: Permanency Options for Foster Children
2009
Minnesota Legal Services Coalition Training
Third Party Custody
2009
Minnesota Custody and Child Support
Representing Children in Family Court
2006
Children's Records Law in Minnesota
Juvenile Protection and Juvenile Delinquency Records
2006
Emerging and Innovative Ideas in Juvenile Law: Celebrating 100 Years of Juvenile Courts in Minnesota
Issues Relating to Minority Children in Delinquency and Child Protection Proceedings
2005
Minnesota State Bar Association Children and the Law Section
Adoption Rules 101
2004
2004 Family Law Institute
When Parents Can't Parent Their Children: Third-Party Custody, CHIPS Proceedings, De Facto Custodians, Guardianships and Adoption
2004
Minnesota State Bar Association
Best Interests of the Child and Alternative Caregiving Arrangements
2004
MILE Juvenile Law Seminar
Legal Rights of Children: Fact or Fiction
2002
MSBA Children and the Law Section
Uniform Parentage Act Task Force Report: Adoption, Paternity and Assisted Reproductive Technology
2002
Minnesota Supreme Court Media Orientation
Open Child Protection Proceedings (Panel Member)
2002
Child Abuse Prevention Studies
Improving Outcomes for State Wards
2000
CLC Volunteer Lawyer Training
Representing Youth In Foster Care
1999
Services offered
Criminal Defense Attorney
Family Law Attorney
Mediator