Concordia College; University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 1981
Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Minnesota; 1991, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
ISLN:
905771241
Areas of Practice (1)
Social Security
Peer Reviews
4.4/5.0(2 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.4/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.3/5.0
Judgment
4.5/5.0
Communication
4.3/5.0
Legal Experience
4.5/5.0
4.6/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 06/27/12
in Domestic Relations
I have known Ardys for many years. She is an excellent lawyer who is a leader in her organization. She works in a tough area of law with low income client. Judges are unfairly critical od legal aid attorneys. But Ardys is truely a great lawyer and pe...
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I have known Ardys for many years. She is an excellent lawyer who is a leader in her organization. She works in a tough area of law with low income client. Judges are unfairly critical od legal aid attorneys. But Ardys is truely a great lawyer and person.
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4.4/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 06/27/12
in Family Law
I have know Ardys for 15 years. She is a solid layer and leader in her organization. Doing family law for low income folks is hard work with little thanks particularly for Judges. She is a great person and great lawyer.
I have know Ardys for 15 years. She is a solid layer and leader in her organization. Doing family law for low income folks is hard work with little thanks particularly for Judges. She is a great person and great lawyer.
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