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The law office of Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C., is a general practice firm serving clients in the areas of family and juvenile law, immigration law, small business planning, real estate transactions, probate and estate planning, military law, and civil and criminal litigation. Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C. opened in November of 2005 in Shakopee and consists of three attorneys: Barbara Weckman Brekke, Johanna Clyborne and Rebecca Ribich. Since then they have assisted hundreds of local individuals, families and businesses with their legal needs.

They are neighbors, parents, and friends working in community with their clients to obtain justice through honesty, commitment, and genuine compassion. The law office of Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C., strives to attain satisfaction and fulfillment by respecting each individual for their unique situation and problem. They will work collaboratively with their clients to find a solution that is in their best interest.

They are located at 287 Marschall Road, Suite 201, Shakopee, MN 55379. Please call (952) 402-9410 to schedule appointments. Find them on the web at www.bcrlawyers.com or email them at bbrekke@bcrlawyers.com.

About Their Lawyers

These women were drawn to the law school by its unique mission and within days of meeting forged a friendship that has now spanned nine years. All three had already established service to their communities as a part of their lives prior to meeting. Once the idea to establish a firm took root during law school, continuing with that commitment of service to their clients and community was a natural decision for these three. Each partner’s practice area is diverse yet complements each other.

Barbara Brekke focuses her practice on wills, trusts, estate planning and probate, real estate and small business law. She also offers her expertise and experience as a frequent speaker at UST law classes, CLEs, and conferences. Barb serves on the boards of Holy Family Catholic High School and the KleinBank Shakopee Branch Advisory Board. She volunteers for the Scott County 4H program and has served as a member of the social justice committee at St. Mark’s Church. Barb is a member and Community Services Chairperson of the Shakopee Rotary, and vice chair of the Scott County Extension Committee. She is a past chair of the Shakopee Community Education Advisory Council, a former board member of Shakopee Dollars for Scholars, and a former national advisory board member of Scholarship America.

Johanna Clyborne practices in the areas of family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, and legal issues particular to the United States Armed Forces. Since 1989, Johanna has served in the United States Army National Guard. Johanna is a recently returned combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During her deployment to Iraq, the Star Tribune ran a story on her reunification with an Iraqi teenager whom her family had hosted in their home while seeking lifesaving medical treatment. During her tour, Johanna was awarded the Bronze Service Star, which is awarded for meritorious service and is the fourth highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces. She also received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, which recognizes members of the military who have performed substantial volunteer service to the community above and beyond the duties required of a member of the Armed Forces. Johanna has served as a Girl Scout troop leader for the past seven years. She is member of the Minnesota Woman’s Lawyer Chapter. Additionally, she participates in Legal Assistance to Military Personnel and serves on the colleagues list through the Minnesota State Bar. She has volunteered through the Volunteer Lawyers Network and Southern Valley Battered Woman’s Alliance. She is a member of the Eighth District Bar Ethics Committee.

Rebecca Ribich specializes in family law, immigration law and juvenile law issues. Becky's involvement in the community has spanned the last 20 years. She was a founding appointee and chair of the City of Plymouth Human Rights Commission, chair of an educational fundraising committee, chair of the parish council for a large suburban parish and facilitator of adult education programs. She is a board member and past president of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Minnesota Business Ethics Award Steering Committee. Becky has volunteered with the St. Paul United Way, and served as a tutor for English as a Second Language (ESL).