Avery Appelman is a Minnesota criminal lawyer and founder of Appelman Law Firm. While his practice is primarily recognized for its work with Minnesota DWI and related offenses, he has two decades of experience working with clients on drug, assault, theft, traffic, criminal sexual conduct, and other criminal charges.
Avery enjoys coaching soccer as well as reading historical and legal fiction. He also volunteers for many organizations in Minneapolis, Maple Grove, and throughout the Twin Cities.
Education:
- J.D., 1996, Syracuse University College of Law
- B.A., 1993, Criminology, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Organizations:
- 2003-Present – Youth Soccer and Hockey Coach (St. Louis Park Youth Soccer Association, Plymouth Soccer Association, Fusion Soccer Club, Maplebrook Soccer Club, Osseo-Maple Grove Hockey Association)
- 2004-2005 – Chair – Tzedakah Bowl – Minneapolis Jewish Federation
- 2005-2009 – President – Woodland Creek Homeowner’s Association
- 2005-2011- Programming Chair – Young Leadership – Minneapolis Jewish Federation
- 2007 – Chair – Young Men’s Networking – Minneapolis Jewish Federation
- 2007-2013 – Board Member, Pool Chair – Oak Ridge Country Club
- 2010 – Chair – Casino Night – Minneapolis Jewish Federation
- 2011-Present – Osseo-Maple Grove Hockey Association – Board Member: Mite Director, Marketing Director and Junior Gold Director
Continuing Legal Education
- Instructor – Everything but the Trial School 2014, 2015, 2016
- Chair – Chemical Dependency and Criminal Law 2016
American Bar Association Member
