Nico Ratkowski
Saint Paul, MN
Licensed for 3 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
Nico is an Attorney with Contreras & Metelska, P.A., representing individuals in a broad range of immigration and criminal matters including asylum, removal proceedings, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, administrative appeals, bond redetermination requests, jurisdictional concerns, employment, tax issues, and motion practice. Nico has assisted on matters before the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). Nico also assists in representing clients with criminal issues and has experience as a private investigator.In addition to immigration and criminal matters, Nico also handles certain tax and business-related matters.During law school, Nico worked in the Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic, helping low-income clients resolve their tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Minnesota Department of Revenue (MNDOR). Nico also served as a staff member for the Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and Technology. Nico was a Human Rights Center Fellow who worked with “Phillips Black” in Saint Louis, MO to help research and the effects of race on death penalty sentencing.AdmittedMinnesota Supreme CourtExecutive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR)U.S. Tax CourtU.S. District Court of MinnesotaU.S. District Court for the Western District of WisconsinU.S. Court of Appeals 5th CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals 8th CircuitMembershipsAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)American Bar Association (ABA)Federal Bar Association (FBA)The Federalist SocietyAttendedJuris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School, May 2018Bachelor of Arts, Washington State University
Practices Areas
Business
Litigation
Immigration
Civil Rights
Language
English
Contact
Contreras & Metelska, P.A.200 University Avenue W.Suite 200Saint Paul, MN, 55103200 University Avenue W.Suite 200Suite 200Saint Paul, MN, 55103
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Words can never mean anything and all I can say you will have a peaceful mind with Nico and his team when working on your struggles. I remember on my first day in their office their words were all will be okay and indeed all was. No other place I can recommend a human life than at Nico's.
Nico was instrumental in my case. He reached out to me for a consultation when I was harmed by city police. From the very beginning I felt welcomed. Throughout the process he listened to my concerns, walked me through the process and answered my questions clearly and thoughtfully. When you are looking for an attorney, it can be intimidating. You want someone that is trustworthy, attentive and supportive. Nico exceeded all of my expectations. In the end, Nico helped me receive a settlement that I was happy and comfortable with. If you are looking for a lawyer, I highly recommend Nico. I will be referring him time and time again.
Nico and the rest of the staff at Contreras & Metelska got my Minneapolis protest charges overturned within days of my consultation; they were open and communicative every step of the way.
Nico and his team at Contreras & Metelska were instrumental in getting my charges dropped when I was arrested during the Minneapolis uprising. He was warm when we met to go over the basics of the case and whenever I had questions he was very quick to reply. I always got the sense that things were moving along smoothly with my case, which is not something I have always found with other lawyers with whom I have worked. I would definitely hire Nico again for any other legal needs I have in the future.
Words can never mean anything and all I can say you will have a peaceful mind with Nico and his team when working on your struggles. I remember on my first day in their office their words were all will be okay and indeed all was. No other place I can recommend a human life than at Nico's.
Nico was instrumental in my case. He reached out to me for a consultation when I was harmed by city police. From the very beginning I felt welcomed. Throughout the process he listened to my concerns, walked me through the process and answered my questions clearly and thoughtfully. When you are looking for an attorney, it can be intimidating. You want someone that is trustworthy, attentive and supportive. Nico exceeded all of my expectations. In the end, Nico helped me receive a settlement that I was happy and comfortable with. If you are looking for a lawyer, I highly recommend Nico. I will be referring him time and time again.
Nico and the rest of the staff at Contreras & Metelska got my Minneapolis protest charges overturned within days of my consultation; they were open and communicative every step of the way.
Nico and his team at Contreras & Metelska were instrumental in getting my charges dropped when I was arrested during the Minneapolis uprising. He was warm when we met to go over the basics of the case and whenever I had questions he was very quick to reply. I always got the sense that things were moving along smoothly with my case, which is not something I have always found with other lawyers with whom I have worked. I would definitely hire Nico again for any other legal needs I have in the future.
Words can never mean anything and all I can say you will have a peaceful mind with Nico and his team when working on your struggles. I remember on my first day in their office their words were all will be okay and indeed all was. No other place I can recommend a human life than at Nico's.
Nico was instrumental in my case. He reached out to me for a consultation when I was harmed by city police. From the very beginning I felt welcomed. Throughout the process he listened to my concerns, walked me through the process and answered my questions clearly and thoughtfully. When you are looking for an attorney, it can be intimidating. You want someone that is trustworthy, attentive and supportive. Nico exceeded all of my expectations. In the end, Nico helped me receive a settlement that I was happy and comfortable with. If you are looking for a lawyer, I highly recommend Nico. I will be referring him time and time again.
Nico and the rest of the staff at Contreras & Metelska got my Minneapolis protest charges overturned within days of my consultation; they were open and communicative every step of the way.
Nico and his team at Contreras & Metelska were instrumental in getting my charges dropped when I was arrested during the Minneapolis uprising. He was warm when we met to go over the basics of the case and whenever I had questions he was very quick to reply. I always got the sense that things were moving along smoothly with my case, which is not something I have always found with other lawyers with whom I have worked. I would definitely hire Nico again for any other legal needs I have in the future.