Joel Heiligman Law (DUI/DWI)

If you are looking for a trustworthy, dependable, honest, hard working, results-driven attorney you need to look no further than Joel Heiligman!! I can't say enough good things about my representation and positive outcome in my very dire situation. I first hired Joel in 2010. I had gotten two DWIs in a matter of a few weeks. Joel researched my case, kept me informed and worked hard to achieve an incredible outcome of no jail time, minimum fine and probation and in return I entered into a drug and alcohol program though the Hennepin court system. The program was instrumental in playing a key role in my recovering. Unfortunately, a few years later in 2014 I was experiencing some hardships in my life and began to relapse and not work the program as I should. As a result, I found myself with a third DWI in a period of just five years. I was mortified and petrified. I called Joel desperate and scared from jail in the middle of the night. He immediately took my call and was there in court the following Monday. I was not even supposed to be released that day but Joel worked his magic and I was able to go home. The police took my car the night of my arrest which was a newer SUV that I still owed a lot of money on. Joel was actually able to get my car back for me when I was told by the police there would be no hope. My overall legal situation was extremely grim! I was facing a lot of jail time. Additionally, because I did not take the blood test the night of my arrest I was looking at multiple charges. As a Mom of three girls and a working professional woman, I was very concerned about my bleak future. For the next year, Joel stood by me through the entire process. He took my panicked calls both day and night. We went to court multiple times in hopes of achieving the best outcome. During this time, Joel encouraged me to go back to treatment and take my recovery more seriously which I did. I am so thankful that not only did I get back on track and start giving back in my community but Joel was able to present all of the things I had done in a positive light to both the prosecuting attorney and judge and in the end I was given the minimal sentence of 16 days in jail with work release along with some house arrest. The prosecutor initially wanted 150 days in jail which would have devastated me to be away from my family for so long. All in all, I can't say enough good things about Joel. He is the most compassionate, responsive, caring, kind, hard working, tenacious attorney there is. You would be hard pressed to find those traits in most attorneys. Lastly, I would say he is extremely fair! Never did he charge me more money after my initial payment even after we had multiple court dates, calls, emails etc. The price I paid him to represent me for three DWIs is less than most attorneys charge for one! I hope to never be in a situation where I will need Joel again, but I will highly recommend him to anyone who needs or knows of someone who needs an awesome attorney!!

I was arrested for DWI on 5/2/14 and picked Joel out of a catalog at the police department. That was the best choice I could have made! I met with Joel the next day and was impressed with not only his knowledge of the law but also what struck me is that he seemed to really care about me as a person. He kept me very informed as the process went along and always responded very quickly to any questions I had. Joel seems to be very well respected in the court system and was able to work out a plea agreement that was better than I had dared hope. And on the day of my sentencing I was again impressed with the questions he asked me that indicated that he cared about me as a person and not just a client. I would recommend Joel to anyone who needs the help of a good and caring attorney!

Please do not use this man! I received a DUI and he promised me that I would be ok if I payed him $1600 so I borrowed money from my parents to pay him. At our court appearance he wasn't knowledgeable about DUI's at all, maybe I was his first case but I received the maximum $784 fine and 4 days sts work.. While doing STS work and conversing with my peers I found out that most of thew didn't have attorneys only public defenders and they got a $500 fine and 2 or 3 days STS. I swear I wish I would have represented myself or used a public defender!

After meeting with Joel, I felt a HUGE weight off of my shoulders. Then, the real test came & he came through for my family & I. I'd use or refer Mr. Heiligman time after time. Thanks again Joel!

The results I needed. Thanks Mr. Heiligman!!!

I called Joel and he brought me the results I NEEEDED! Thanks Joel!

Just because you're arrested, does not mean a conviction. Thanks Joel

Joel's experience brings his client's what they deserve!