Jeffrey Schiek, concentrates his practice in criminal defense law and employment law, representing professionals facing employment-related misconduct allegations.  Mr. Schiek represents victims of workplace abuse and harassment. Mr. Schiek has helped develop brochures and articles for workshops nationwide on the topics of criminal law and procedure diversity in education, the community and the workplace, and on the topics of the prevention of workplace violence and harassment.  Mr. Schiek has lectured and written on topics for CLE's (Continuing Legal Education).

Admitted in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Education, JD 2000, Hamline University School of Law, National Dean's List, Dean's List; BS 1997, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, double major Political Science and Public Administration, Dean's List, Mock Trial and Pre-law Club.

Admitted, 2000 Minnesota State Court; 2001 United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2003 United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.

Employment History, 1999-present, Philip G. Villaume and Associates, Attorney; Law clerk for Mouw, Saari, Krueger, Paulson, & Smith 1999; Law Clerk for O'melia, Schiek & McEldowney 1998-99; Legal Assistant for the La Crosse State Public Defender's Office.

Representative Clients, Mr. Schiek represents educators, law enforcement officers, clergy, lawyers, physicians and other health care providers, business executives, corporations, educational institutions, professional associations and labor organizations. Mr. Schiek also handles divorces.

Professional Associations, MSBA; HCBA; Member, Associated Business Partners

Firm, Mr. Schiek was hired by Philip G. Villaume and Associates in 1999 as a law clerk. In 2000, Mr. Schiek was hired as an attorney and is now Junior
Associate. Mr. Schiek has been providing legal services to professionals and organizations for the past 4 years. Mr. Schiek represents professionals accused of employment-related misconduct. Mr. Schiek also provides pro bono legal advice to the Amish community in Minnesota. Mr. Schiek has written and argued numerous cases to the Court of Appeals and to the Supreme Court of Minnesota.