Mehdi Abedi

Mehdi Abedi is an attorney at Abedi Hanson Sletten PLLC, with offices serving clients in Saint Cloud, Apple Valley, and across Minnesota. His practice includes criminal defense, family law, juvenile delinquency, and related civil litigation matters. He helps clients facing difficult legal problems understand the process, evaluate their options, and prepare for hearings, negotiations, and court proceedings with clear and practical guidance.

Abedi graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law. His legal education provided a foundation in research, writing, advocacy, and problem solving. This training supports his work in criminal, family, and juvenile matters where clients often need careful case analysis, honest communication, and a practical understanding of how legal decisions may affect their families, rights, and futures.

Abedi began his legal career as a judicial law clerk in Stearns County. He later worked at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, where he practiced family law and handled highly contested matters involving dissolution, custody, post-dissolution issues, post-custody disputes, and child support. His experience also includes work connected to juvenile delinquency and criminal law, giving him a broad perspective on cases involving both family concerns and court advocacy.

Mehdi Abedi is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and is a member of the Stearns-Benton Bar Association. His background includes exposure to legal practice from a young age through his father’s law firm in Toronto, as well as life experience across several countries. By combining courtroom experience, steady communication, and practical client service, he helps clients move through criminal defense, family law, and juvenile delinquency matters with focus and care.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Abedi Hanson Sletten, PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Graduate

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