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High-Speed Chase in Rochester Ends in Conviction for Twin Cities Woman

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Rochester, MN — A woman from the Twin Cities area has been convicted on a felony charge after leading police on a high-speed chase in Rochester nearly two years ago. The incident, which endangered local residents, culminated in a guilty verdict for 31-year-old Mickela Joy Vrendenburg. The police pursuit began in September 2022, when Rochester officers, intending to serve Vrendenburg a felony arrest warrant, noticed her leaving a known address in a vehicle with a malfunctioning taillight. Despite attempts by an officer to stop her, Vrendenburg accelerated her vehicle to about 50 mph through a … Read more

District IV – Twin Falls Welcomes Fresh Leadership with Appointment of New Judge

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TWIN FALLS, Idaho – A new judge has been appointed in District IV, bringing fresh perspectives to the local legal system. The addition of a new judge aims to strengthen the judiciary and improve the administration of justice in Twin Falls, Idaho. With the appointment of the new judge, the court hopes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations. The judge will contribute to the resolution of cases and the fair treatment of all involved parties. This appointment reflects a commitment to maintaining a robust and impartial judicial system. The decision to appoint … Read more

Twin Cities Attorney Faces Disbarment Over Alleged Deceptive Bail Advice and Lies to Judge

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Twin Cities attorney is facing disbarment by the Minnesota Supreme Court after allegedly advising a client to jump bail in a Wisconsin criminal case and then lying to a judge about it. The attorney, Michael Padden of Lake Elmo, is also accused of several other violations under Wisconsin and Minnesota court rules. However, it is worth noting that a Wisconsin agency reviewing the alleged misconduct found no basis for further investigation and closed the matter. The allegations against Padden were detailed in a 35-page petition filed by Minnesota’s Office of … Read more

Prominent Twin Cities Lawyer Faces Suspension and Disbarment for Serious Misconduct Cases Spanning Over a Decade

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A prominent Twin Cities lawyer is facing possible disbarment after being suspended by the Minnesota Supreme Court for his alleged mishandling of cases over a span of more than a decade. Attorney Michael Padden, based in Lake Elmo, is accused of several serious violations, including advising a client in a criminal case to flee before sentencing and subsequently lying about it to a judge. The client was subsequently arrested, extradited, and spent three years in prison instead of the agreed upon six months. In addition to these allegations, Padden is also accused … Read more