Ascheman & Smith is a Criminal Defense law firm. We focus on providing high quality representation for a competitive price. Your first consultation is free. Contact us now to see how we can help you.

612.217.0077 Law@AschemanSmith.com We work in many different practice areas, including: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Fifth Amendment Law, Fourth Amendment Law, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Expungements, Felonies, Hit and Run, Homicide, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Drug Crimes, Drugs and Narcotics, Excessive Use of Force, False Arrest, False Imprisonment, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, Litigation, Defense Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation., Appellate Practice, Business Crimes, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Abduction, Child Sexual Abuse, First Amendment Law, Freedom of Religion, Constitutional Law, Criminal Investigation, Death Penalty, Electronic Surveillance, Extortion, Extradition, Forgery, Grand Jury Practice, International Criminal Law, International Extradition, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering, Victims Rights, Wiretapping, Controlled Substances Law, Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Drug Forfeiture, General Practice, Internet Crimes, Internet Litigation, Internet Law, Law Enforcement, Corrections Law, Excessive Use of Force, High Speed Police Pursuit Litigation, Proceedings, Litigation, Defense Litigation, Trial Practice, Methamphetamine Crimes, Prisoners Rights, Restraining Orders, White Collar Crime, Embezzlement, White Collar Criminal Defense, White Collar Fraud.

Graduated top of class, Intelligence Specialist School (Jan 2000); Supervised 18 sailors at Naval and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center. I earned the rank of Intelligence Specialist Second Class for VFA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" part of CVW-11. During which time I managed 8 Intelligence Specialists/Strike Cell Analysts during Operation Enduring Freedom. In October 2001. At that time VFA-22 was the first on the scene with USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) to perform strikes against Taliban and Al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom . In 2003, VFA-22 deployed with Carrier Air Wing 9 on board the "Carl Vinson" on an extended eight month Western Pacific deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. • Awards Include: National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2); Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Law Clerk, Certified Student Attorney. Work on cases for several divisions, including: Adult Prosecution; Juvenile; Drug and Property; Gang Unit; Appeals; Domestic Abuse Service Center. Actively coordinate and supervise the schedules and training for summer law clerks. Conduct research, issue and argue memoranda for many subjects, including the areas of domestic assault laws, DWI laws, and sexual and violent crimes. • COAT Court Representation: First chair in hundreds of COAT cases and several trials. • Juvenile Court Representation: Adjudicating traffic and petty offenses. • Domestic Abuse Experience: Assisted victims in obtaining OFPs and HROs. • Felony Court Representation: Argue motions in oral and written format for the Adult Prosecution Division. Bail hearings, setting conditions and bail amount on felony charges.

Neighborhood Justice Center, Inc. (NJC) is a non-profit, community-based law office which provides comprehensive and high-quality criminal defense services to assist low-income persons in receiving fair treatment in the legal system as well as achieving equitable outcomes and helping prevent future legal problems. My role at the NJC is to assist the attorneys in aiding clients, examining cases, and preparing for trial.