Dedicated Attorney in Carver County
Skilled and experienced legal representation for the Southwest Twin Cities Metro and Central Minnesota
When you walk through the doors of the Chaska office of Sugar Creek Legal Services, someone sits down with you and listens to your concerns. At other firms, you may not be able to get past the receptionist. At our firm, Attorney Richard Haefele takes the time to talk to you, learns about your individual situation, and answers your questions. Building strong client relationships throughout the Southwest Twin Cities Metro is exactly what our law firm has done for the past 35 years. We serve families and businesses in Scott, Le Sueur, Sibley, Carver, Wright, McLeod, and Hennepin Counties.
All law firms are not alike
Sugar Creek Legal Services is dedicated to the idea that every person who walks out our door should be better off than when he or she walked in. We strongly believe that we owe the public the opportunity to be better informed, reach a better understanding of their legal situation, and get a better idea of how they can approach their problem.
The first half hour of your consultation is free. We help you with any and all of the following practice areas:
- Family law: From divorce and paternity settlements to adoptions and prenuptial agreements, we emphasize methods of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, in all our family law cases. By first exploring all options short of litigation, we can help you save time, money, and anguish.
- Divorce (dissolution of marriage): Focusing on mediation, we help you reach a fair settlement for every aspect of your divorce, including child support, property division, spousal maintenance, and parenting plans. Should litigation become necessary, count on us to fight for your best interests at every step.
- Custody modifications: When your life circumstances change, your child custody obligations should change with it. Depending on the particular circumstances of your case, I can help you get the custody modifications you deserve or help you fight against modifications that are not in the interests of you or your children.
- Bankruptcy and foreclosure: Stop creditor harassment! If you want to avoid home foreclosure, or if you are faced with overwhelming debt, filing for bankruptcy may be your best bet. We handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.
- Real estate: Our law firm handles residential and commercial real estate transactions for small businesses and commercial real estate developments.
- Estate planning and probate: We help you understand the tax implications of different estate planning options, so you know how to best protect and distribute your assets through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, as well as specify your wishes regarding medical care should you become incapacitated. For clients who have lost a loved one, we offer caring and knowledgeable guidance on the probate and estate administration process.
- Business law: From startup and formation of business organizations to their dissolution, we provide sound advice and options every step along the way. We also handle debtor and creditor issues, including collections for small businesses.
- Criminal defense: Our firm's criminal defense practice focuses on misdemeanors and juvenile situations, including DWI, traffic offenses (speeding tickets, driving after suspension, driving after revocation, etc.), orders for protection and domestic abuse matters.
- Construction law: We assist with construction problems and mechanics' liens issues.
