Our Team
Redmann Law, P.C. was established by Kristin Redmann in 2014. While Kristin’s primary focus is Family Law, her husband and business partner, Chris Redmann, focuses on Criminal Defense, governmental entity, and employment litigation. Their team has grown to include two additional attorneys, several paralegals, a legal assistant, and an office manager.
Kristin Redmann
Founder
Family Law
Upon moving to Bismarck after law school, Kristin began practicing family law with a multi-specialty firm. Kristin found early on in her legal career that zealous advocacy comes from understanding and empathy, coupled with a desire for justice and righteousness. With that mindset she set out to establish Redmann Law, P.C. in 2014, and focuses her practice solely on family law.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar Association of North Dakota, 2013-Present
- American Inn of Courts 2015-Present
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals 2016-Present
- North Dakota Collaborative Divorce Group 2016-Present
Chris Redmann
Partner
Criminal Law, Employment Law
Chris grew up in northeastern Wisconsin and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point. He went on to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Counterterrorism Division in Washington D.C. He worked hundreds of counterterrorism investigations in the International Terrorism Operations Section. During his time with the FBI, Chris received the FBI Director’s Certificate of Achievement for his steadfast work while assigned to the Counterterrorism Division’s Executive Office. While with the FBI, Chris was also deployed to Afghanistan. Chris later received his juris doctorate at the University of North Dakota – School of Law.
After Chris completed his legal education, with a background in criminal investigations, he worked for the Fargo Police Department. He obtained advanced training in DUI interdiction, standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs), Domestic Violence investigation, and completed both investigations and narcotics agent school. Chris left the Fargo Police Department to work as a prosecutor with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office in Bismarck, ND where he prosecuted a range of cases from minor misdemeanor assaults to complex AA felony drug conspiracy. He attended advanced training in the prosecution of drug offenders and maintained a strong conviction rate in the office.
Chris ultimately left government service to join Redmann Law, P.C. as a partner focusing primarily on criminal defense, governmental entity, and employment litigation. His experience in state and federal investigations and knowledge of local, state, and federal governmental entities provides a base for excellent advocacy and leverage for his clients.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Professional Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) Recommended Attorney
- Fraternal Order of Police Plan Attorney
- North Dakota Licensed Peace Officer
- National College for DUI Defense
- Panel Attorney for the AOPA
Licensed to Practice Law in the Following Jurisdictions:
- State of North Dakota
- United States District Court, District of North Dakota
Patrick Brooke
Attorney
Family Law, Criminal Law, Estate Planning
After Patrick completed his legal education, he worked as an assistant bank examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. His professional background also includes special assistant attorney general for child support enforcement and assistant attorney general in the state and local government division. His diverse legal experiences include work as a general practice, family law, criminal defense, professional liability defense, and estate planning. Patrick served as the alternate city judge for the city of Dickinson from 2014-2015 and has been the alternate city judge for the city of Mandan since 2015.
Patrick joined Redmann Law in 2018 and focuses on criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. In addition to his work, Patrick is engaged as a community leader serving as a volunteer wrestling coach at Mandan High School. Outside the office, Patrick is an avid pilot and also teaches piano lessons.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar Association of North Dakota, 2014- Present
- United States District Court, District of North Dakota. 2014- Present
- Big Muddy Bar Association, 2016- Present
- American Inns of Court
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Panel Attorney for the AOPA
Heather Krumm
Attorney
Family Law, Estate Planning
Heather grew up in Colorado and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colorado College. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado School of Law. While in law school, Heather interned for the Office for Civil Rights and volunteered with the local women’s shelter. In addition, as a student attorney, she served as guardian ad litem for children involved in dependency and neglect cases.
After obtaining her law degree, Heather worked as an attorney representing victims of domestic violence in family law matters. Thereafter, she moved to the Washington, D.C. area where she worked as an Equal Opportunity Specialist investigating potential HIPAA and Civil Rights violations. Since relocating to North Dakota, Heather has gained extensive experience in both the private and public sectors prior to joining Redmann Law, P.C., most notably, Heather was appointed as a child support attorney for the State of North Dakota.
Heather joined Redmann Law in 2019 and primarily focuses on family law. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets and traveling.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Big Muddy Bar Association
Jonathan Huber
Attorney
Family Law, Probate
Jonathan was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Minnesota State University at Moorhead with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. From there, he proceeded to Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska, from which he received his Juris Doctor.
During Jonathan’s final semester of law school, he practiced as a senior-certified law student for the Milton R. Abrahams Legal Clinic at Creighton, gaining live practice experience before the district court in and for Douglas County, Nebraska. After law school, Jonathan worked as a solo practitioner and founded Huber Consulting, LLC. His practice focused on family law, probate, estate planning, energy (title, leasing, acquisition and sale of mineral and non-operating rights as well as title curative projects), contracts and small business formation.
Jonathan became the fifth attorney at Redmann Law in January 2021. He is a twenty-five plus year gym rat who enjoys motorcycling, hockey, softball, golf and hiking. Jonathan also enjoys traveling, live music, theater and movies. Jonathan is an active participant in the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s reduced-fee program.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Family Law Section, North Dakota State Bar Association
Michelle Christie
Registered Paralegal
Michelle Christie is a native of Glen Ullin, ND where she grew up on a farm with 4 siblings. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies with an emphasis in Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, and Probate/Tax/Real Estate from Minnesota State University- Moorhead in 2005. Michelle has continued her legal career practicing criminal defense since 2008 and family law since 2014. Michelle has built a successful career and reputation in the legal community through hard work and outstanding analytical and research skills.
Michelle joined Redmann Law in 2016. Her skill set provides tremendous expertise to our clients and the attorneys that she supports. She currently lives in Bismarck, ND with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family going fishing, camping, swimming, and hunting.
Professional Associations, Memberships and Certificates:
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), 2016
- American Bar Association (ABA), 2017
- Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants (WDALA), 2018
- NFPA’s Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE), PACE Registered Paralegal (RP), 2018
Ashley Kneavel
Legal Assistant
Kelsey Kunz
Office Manager
Julie Kinnischtzke
Paralegal
Julie Kinnischtzke is a native of Bismarck. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies with an emphasis in Civil Litigation from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 1998. Julie has worked primarily in civil litigation since 1998 at two Bismarck firms. She has gained experience in general civil litigation, including personal injury, insurance defense, construction litigation, and collection and replevin actions.
Julie joined Redmann Law in 2021 and focuses solely on family law with Kristin A. Redmann. She currently resides in Mandan with her husband and they have two children, a daughter who is attending college in Grand Forks and a son who attends Mandan High School. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to the lake, as well as watching her son play hockey.
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