For more than 30 years, Villaume & Schiek, P.A., has represented clients throughout Bloomington and the Twin Cities in criminal defense, employment law, professional license defense, and family law matters, as well as appeals, civil rights, estate planning and social security disability claims. Our clients range from government officials, doctors and fellow attorneys to schoolteachers, bus drivers and carpenters.

No matter the legal matter, we customize our approach to the client, striving to achieve the result that will best meet the needs of the client, both now and in the future.

The goal may vary from “stay out of jail” to “protect my rights” to “manage my legal exposure.” We will provide the information and guidance that you need to direct your case

in a manner that is best for you.

Your Advocates in Court and at Work

Our sharp analytical skills and innovative approaches extend to all forms of litigation, ranging from criminal defense to employment law. We have established a reputation for success in court, and we are equipped to protect your interests. We are widely regarded throughout the Twin Cities and Minnesota as educators and lecturers, and we have been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers magazine. To us, being service oriented means that you can count on a prompt response to your phone calls or emails. We are available 24/7 for any urgent matter. In many cases, a prompt response is critical to an aggressive defense or positive outcome, so we make every attempt to offer that service.

MINNESOTA EMPLOYMENT LAW

Have you or someone you know been wrongfully terminated from your job? Suspected of sexual harassment in the workplace? Has someone damaged your reputation? Villaume & Schiek, P.A. will fight for you with over 30 years experience as an employment law attorney. We focus on all areas of wrongful termination and employment discrimination law. We oppose age and discrimination in the workplace. We also review severance packages, non-compete agreements and other employment contracts. We can assist with unemployment appeals, retaliation/reprisals, whistleblowers, workplace harassment, employment discrimination, teacher’s rights, and other forms of employment law. We also represent clients in age discrimination, disability discrimination, gay and lesbian discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, racial discrimination, reverse discrimination, and sex or gender discrimination.

MINNESOTA CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Since 1979, attorney Phil Villaume has been working to keep clients out of jail and off the criminal record books. We represent clients in a variety of criminal defense matters including juvenile crime, sex crimes, drug crimes, white collar crimes, DWI defense, criminal record expungement, post-conviction relief proceedings, criminal appeals, bullying, restraining orders, shoplifting, weapons charges, possession of a firearm by an ineligble person, conceal and carry charges, domestic violence and more.

MINNESOTA FAMILY LAW

For many individuals and families, the first time they ever retain an attorney is when they file for divorce. Divorce can be a difficult experience, and even educated professionals can be left feeling confused and unable to make decisions. It is a time during which an experienced and caring attorney can make the difference between giving up or moving on. We represent men and women with a variety of family law matters including prenuptial and post-nuptial martial agreements, separation agreements, divorce, custody and visitation, child support, high asset divorce, paternity determinations and protective orders.