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Murakami Law Firm has been helping residents of Rochester, Minnesota, in urgent matters in various areas, such as bankruptcy, family or juvenile law, personal injury, wrongful death, DUI, criminal defense, and much more. For over 20 years, Steven Murakami has solved problems for his clients professionally and successfully, in a timely and cost-effective manner. Choosing the right attorney to handle your legal matter is the first step toward a favorable resolution. Murakami Law Firm takes pride in being deeply committed to providing personal, client-centered service, that addresses your concerns and helps you achieve your goals. Call today at (507) 280-0100 for a free consultation.

Bankruptcy

From unpaid bills to high debt and aggressive collection tactics, life can become very stressful and unbearable. This is where we come in. Choosing the right attorney to handle your debt relief is the first step toward a favorable resolution.

Our bankruptcy services include:

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    This is a quick way to get relief from credit card bills, medical bills, personal loans, and utility bills, and many forms of debt. This type of consumer bankruptcy is a dissolution and discharge, meaning you sell the property to repay creditors partially, and the court dismisses your remaining eligible debt.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

    This plan is based on your monthly disposable income rather than the amount of your debt, so you make monthly payments to the bankruptcy trustee who divides that sum among your creditors. Depending on your income, your plan lasts from three to five years, and when you’re finished, the bankruptcy judge discharges your remaining debt.

  • Foreclosure Defense

    If you are being threatened with foreclosure, filing for bankruptcy can put a hold to that action.

  • Loan Workouts

    Bankruptcy is not appropriate or necessary for every debt situation. Sometimes it is possible to restructure a loan so you can hold onto the asset and remain in good standing with the lender.

  • Consumer Protection

    Use the protections of the state and federal laws, such as the FDCPA law, which allows you to sue creditors and collection agencies that use abusive, harassing, intimidating, or deceptive practices to collect on your debts.

Personal Debt Analysis 

The best way to resolve debt issues is through a thorough personal debt analysis. This includes a study on many factors, including types of debts, assets, interest rates, income, age, and health, and much more. Here at Murakami Law Firm, we ensure to discuss your situation and offer professional advice.

The key to selecting the right debt relief strategy is a thorough analysis of all the relevant factors. Armed with this understanding, you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

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Personal Injury

Murakami Law Firm employs an assertive, methodical approach to help injured victims recover generous settlements and jury verdicts. Personal injuries can happen on the road, at work, or even at home. They can take place due to somebody else’s negligence, which entitles you to compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain, and emotional distress. We ensure to consult top doctors, engineers, or pharmacists, who are also available to deliver compelling testimonies. You need an experienced and aggressive attorney to fight for your rights, go head-to-head with the insurance companies, and win the fair and total compensation required to pay for your recovery.

Personal Injury lawsuits we cover include: 

  • Auto Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Lack of Proper Security
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Injuries
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
  • Slips and Falls
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Assault
  • Murder
  • Aviation Accidents

Wrongful Death

We believe in getting grieving families justice for their loss and that the negligent party must be responsible if they cause the death of another. Prompt action is critical to obtaining damages after the death of a family member. 

We work hard to ensure you receive compensation for:

  • Loss of Love, Affection, and Companionship
  • Medical Costs
  • Funeral Expenses
  • Mental Anguish
  • Loss of Future Earnings
  • Loss of Protection and Guidance
  • Benefits Lost Due to the Victim’s Death, Including Medical Insurance

We try our best to ensure you receive compensation for medical costs, future expenses, mental anguish, loss of love and affection, protection or guidance, and loss of future earnings.

Family Law

If you’re looking for an advocate for your rights and protection for your family, you need an assertive and competent attorney by your side. Murakami Law Firm is experienced in all family law matters. 

Our family law proceedings include:

  • Adoption
  • Alimony
  • Child Custody and Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Child Support Modification and Enforcement
  • Divorce
  • Juvenile Delinquency and Dependency Proceedings
  • Mediation
  • Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements
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Child Custody

If you face the devastating prospect of losing precious time with your children or forfeiting other essential parental rights, you need an assertive attorney to fight for your rights to raise your child in a healthy, thriving environment. Murakami Law Firm is committed to protecting your right to maintain a meaningful relationship with the child you love.

Our child custody services help in various rights, including:

  • Visitation Rights
  • Grandparent Visitation
  • Modification of Custody and Visitation Orders
  • Enforcement of Orders
  • Juvenile Delinquency and Dependency Proceedings
  • Decisions Related to Religion, Education, and Upbringing of the Child
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Child Support

Minnesota law has established general child support guidelines. After divorce, the division of your family into two households substantially affects your children, emotionally and financially. We strive to achieve the best possible financial solutions within all the guidelines. This includes officiating mediations to provide the opportunity for you and your spouse to put aside your differences and focus on the one point about which you likely agree, the wellbeing of your child. If a trial is necessary to obtain the financial support your child deserves, we fight for your child’s right to a financially stable upbringing.

We help parents through various circumstances, including:

  • Understanding Child Support Guidelines
  • Negotiating Child Support Through Mediation
  • Litigate Child Support Issues
  • Enforcing Child Support Orders
  • Modifying Child Support Orders

DUI/DWI

Being convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated can have serious consequences, including loss of license, higher insurance costs, heavy fines, and jail time. Law enforcement officials have been expanding efforts to crack down on drunk driving offenses throughout Minnesota. We understand that mistakes can be made, which is why we challenge the evidence against you to make sure that you get the respect you deserve and the results you desire.

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Criminal Defense

Stand up for your rights with a defense attorney who is dedicated to your case. Murakami Law Firm goes above and beyond to prove your innocence, including speaking to witnesses, analyzing police records, challenging prosecution theories, and much more. Nothing is more important than your freedom.

We represent clients in the following criminal matters: 

  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Motor Vehicle Offenses
  • Drug Crimes. 
  • Sexual Offenses
  • Sealing and Expungement of Records

Juvenile Law

Murakami Law Firm strives to help minors avoid the adult criminal justice system. We help juveniles, and their families understand all the legal options. Delay can cause valuable legal advantages to be lost while you are waiting to secure legal representation. We do everything in our power to ensure your case is handled confidentially and discreetly.

Some juvenile criminal and noncriminal cases include: 

  • Underage Drinking
  • Theft Crimes
  • Drug Offenses
  • Vandalism
  • Criminal Trespass
  • Shoplifting
  • Assault and Battery
  • Parental Neglect of a Minor
  • CHIPS (Children in Need of Protection or Services)
  • At-Risk Youth (ARY)
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship
  • Dependencies

Don’t delay. Contact Murakami Law Firm today! 

When you find yourself facing Minnesota’s law system, choose an attorney with the experience to make a difference. Call at (507) 280-0100 to schedule a consultation.

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