Attorney Profiles
Avery Appelman
A significant portion of Attorney Appelman's practice is devoted to defending individuals charged with DWIs. Attorney Appelman has years of extensive litigation experience with all issues surrounding DWIs, DUIs, and BWIs. He understands how to streamline the judicial and motor vehicle processes by employing strategies that enable his clients to assist in their own defense.
Attorney Appelman also focuses on defending individuals in the sex industry. Entertainment establishment owners, escort agency owners, escorts, providers, hobbyists and johns throughout the state of Minnesota have successfully won their battles with the legal system as a result of Avery's knowledge of and skill with defending individuals charged with these types of crimes.
Attorney Appelman also enjoys coaching soccer as well as reading history and legal fiction. Appelman volunteers for many organizations throughout the Twin Cities.
Education:
J.D., 1996, Syracuse University College of Law
B.A., 1993, Criminology, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Organizations:
2006 - present, President, Woodland Creek Homeowners Association
2005 - present, Youth Soccer Coach, Plymouth Soccer Association
2007, Board Member, Oak Ridge Country Club
2007, Chairman, Young Men's Networking Committee, Minneapolis Jewish Federation
2004 - 2005, Tzedakah Bowl Chairman, Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Geoff Saltzstein
Geoff is an associate attorney at The Appelman Law Firm. He recently joined the team after working for one year as a law clerk for Judge Phillip Bush in Hennepin county. His experience involves working on serious felony cases out of Minneapolis.
Geoff grew up in Milwaukee and went to college in Michigan for his bachelor's degree prior to making it to Minnesota where he earned his law degree. Geoff currently resides in downtown Minneapolis and enjoys running along the Mississippi river. He also plays golf and is staying busy planning his upcoming wedding.
Education:
J.D., 2009, University of St. Thomas School of Law
B.A., 2000, Communications, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
