About Trevor J
Trevor J Lushanko earned his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2022. He completed his legal studies after several years of classroom and clinic work, emerging ready to practice in Minnesota. The law school record places him among a recent group of attorneys entering practice in the early 2020s.
He moved into public defense immediately after graduation. In 2022 he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the 1st Judicial Public Defender's Office. That role put him in court early and often. He handled a range of matters that public defender offices typically manage, gaining practical experience in client interviewing, plea work and courtroom proceedings.
Work as a public defender shaped his daily routine. He balanced case preparation, hearings and client contacts. The position required quick legal research, clear written filings and frequent oral advocacy. It also exposed him to the pressures of managing a busy caseload under tight deadlines.
In 2023 he opened Lushanko Law, PLLC. Founding his own practice marked a shift from institutional public service to building a private practice in Minnesota. He established the firm to provide legal services through a small-office model, handling matters that bring people into contact with the justice system.
Since starting the firm, he has managed the administrative demands of a solo practice while continuing to appear in court. Running a firm required him to take on tasks beyond litigation—client intake, case budgeting and coordinating with other professionals. Those responsibilities added practical business skills to his courtroom experience.
He maintains current professional memberships and stays connected to peers in the state. That network supports ongoing work and helps him stay current on legal developments. Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation and direct in court. He favors clear writing and plainspoken explanations when communicating with clients.
Trevor J Lushanko practices law in Minnesota and continues to represent clients through Lushanko Law, PLLC. He focuses his current practice on matters arising in state courts and related legal needs in Minnesota.
