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Mr. Bruce Michael Rivers
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
(612) 339-3939
701 Building Suite 300
701 Fourth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
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Jay Carey
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Washington University in St. Louis
I devote my practice to the aggressive, thorough representation of clients charged with DWI and other crimes in Minnesota. Minnesota's DWI laws have become increasingly complex. The interplay between criminal and civil penalties (loss of driving privileges, license plate impoundment, and vehicle forfeiture) often require an experienced advocate to protect one's interests. I offer all prospective clients a free, in-depth consultation. If you've been charged with DWI or other offense, you're welcome to call me anytime to discuss whether you need, and can benefit from, a private attorney. I charge fixed, reasonable fees that...
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Ethan P Meaney
Maple Grove, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and DUI & DWI
University of South Dakota School of Law
ETHAN P. MEANEY has been practicing in the area of DWI defense since 2001. Prior to that he prosecuted hundreds of DWIs in Hennepin and Goodhue Counties. Meaney has represented thousands of DWI cases and his recent victories in the Minnesota Court of Appeals cases State of Minnesota v. Paul Scott Demars and Tracey Ernest Wiberg v. Commissioner of Public Safety are just examples of his commitment to quality DWI representation.
Meaney graduated magna cum laude from Northern State University in 1996 and graduated in 1999 from the University of South Dakota School of Law in the top quarter...
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Lucas Wynne
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of North Dakota School of Law
Mr. Wynne has developed a reputation for aggressively representing clients in state and federal courts. Mr. Wynne’s cases have been featured by national, international, and local news outlets including the Associated Press, Star Tribune, National Post, Globe and Mail, and Fargo Forum. Call Mr. Wynne today at (855) GO-WYNNE for your free, no obligation consultation.
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Katherine Joseph Claffey
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth, Katherine was immediately drawn to the field of criminal justice. After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, Katherine set her mind on becoming an attorney.
Wasting no time, Katherine obtained her law degree from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. While in law school, Katherine became intrigued with the various aspects of criminal law and the shortcomings of the criminal justice system. She gained valuable knowledge and experience as a certified student attorney at the Anoka Public Defender's Office where she represented clients with misdemeanor and gross...
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Sarah Kimball
Anoka County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law and University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
My 15 years experience as a prosecutor sets me apart from other defense attorneys - knowing the State's position "inside-and-out" allows me to negotiate the best deal possible for your case. When you hire me, I will listen to your side of the case and learn what your goals are for the outcome. I will do my best to not only satisfy your individual goals, but to go above and beyond so that you will refer me to your friends and family, should they need legal representation. I give you informed legal advice but also the personal...
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Luke Neuville
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Hamline University School of Law
At Neuville Law Office, Luke dedicates 100% of his practice to criminal defense and defending clients in the Twin Cities and greater St. Cloud area facing DWI/DUI charges, serious felonies, including criminal sexual conduct, drug charges, assault and domestic assault, and all types of misdemeanors.
Since 2012, Luke has successfully defended the rights of the criminally accused by providing aggressive advocacy and effective defense strategies to obtain the most favorable outcomes possible for serious legal challenges.
A veteran of thousands of cases, Luke has achieved unprecedented success, getting criminal charges against many of his clients dismissed or resolved with no resulting jail...
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Paul Applebaum
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Civil Rights
Southwestern Law School
With over three decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of his clients, attorney Paul Applebaum provides exceptional expertise in the areas of Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Law.
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Faison T. Sessoms
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
I graduated from law school in 1977 and was a prosecutor for the next five years. Since 1982, I have practiced exclusively in the area of criminal and DWI defense. I was the 1998-99 President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice. I am a member of the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers and have been elected to the National College for DWI Defense. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I am the 2013-14 President of the MACDL and I also serve as the chairman of the MACDL...
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Joseph Tamburino
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Minnesota Law School
Joseph Tamburino is a criminal defense attorney in the Twin Cities and a founding partner at the Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm. He has been practicing law form more than a quarter century. Mr. Tamburino has been Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Board, a distinction held by only three percent of Minnesota attorneys. He regularly appears as a media commentator on legal matters in print, radio and television media outlets. Find out more about his firm by contacting them today.
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Patrick L. Cotter
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
As a recognized trial attorney in the Twin Cities and across the State of Minnesota, Mr. Cotter achieves results for his clients. Focusing on criminal law and injury law, Mr. Cotter does whatever it takes to win these life-changing cases for his clients. As a former prosecuting attorney for the cities of Eagan, Burnsville and Mendota Heights, Mr. Cotter litigated hundreds of cases. Mr. Cotters peers have consistently nominated him as a "Rising Star" and "Super Lawyer" attorney, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of attorneys. Mr. Cotter is certified as a specialist in criminal law...
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Jack Gregory Rice
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Jack is a nationally recognized and award winning criminal defense lawyer and founder of Jack Rice Defense. He received the Professional Excellence Award from the MSBA for 2020, the only lawyer to do so. He is a MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He is also a former Prosecutor and a former U.S. Federal Agent. This St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer has decades of experience representing thousands of clients in everything from Murder to Sexual Assault to other serious criminal charges.
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Alec Duffy
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Duffy Defense was founded with one thing in mind, the client. Founder Alec Duffy grew up in a small town where access to attorneys was limited. The number of cases outpaced the means of the public defender, and private attorneys were few and far between. This backlog served to impact one class of people — the criminal defendant. But this is not just a small town phenomena that happened years ago. It is a current issue to communities all around the country. With limited time, defendants are unable to make informed decisions about their cases, and attorneys are unable to...
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Alex De Marco
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Alex De Marco is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has represented clients charged with everything from traffic offenses to murder. Adult felony cases are his specialty, particularly assault and drug cases, and he handles them for affordable fees. He has experience in Child Protection and termination of parental rights cases. He has also handled hundreds of juvenile delinquency cases. He remains active in local politics and public advocacy. A devoted athlete, he has competed nationally in Strongman. Alex is a big personality who balances professionalism with a down to earth edginess that endures him to his...
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Catherine Trevino
Anoka County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Valparaiso University School of Law
My office is located in Anoka, Minnesota. I am currently concentrating my law practice in the area of criminal defense. I represent clients charged with all levels of felonies and misdemeanors. I also handle DWI's and all traffic related matters.
My experience as a former prosecutor gives me a unique perspective and enables me to effectively represent my clients. Experience does matter, so contact me today to assist you with your case.
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David Balmer
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law
Minnetonka criminal defense attorney David Balmer established the Balmer Law Office with one overriding goal:
to provide aggressive, high-caliber criminal and DWI defense for good people facing serious charges throughout the state of Minnesota.
Criminal and DUI law is complicated and frequently evolving. That is why the Balmer Law Office focuses exclusively on Minnesota criminal and DWI defense.
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Charles Clas
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Minnesota Law School
Charles Clas gained considerable experience in criminal law before he even graduated from law school. He participated in the Misdemeanor Prosecution Clinic at the University of Minnesota School of Law, and served as an instructor and member of the Civil Rights National Moot Court team. Charles also worked as a law clerk at Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A. before joining the firm as a full time attorney in 2014. Charles has successfully tried many criminal cases for the firm, such as marijuana possession, DWI, felony expungement, and 3rd degree assault. If you need experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense you...
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David Ayers
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
Criminal and DWI Defense; Car Accidents and Serious Bodily Injury cases
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Kelly Keegan
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Minnesota Law School
Kelly J. Keegan has been lead defense counsel on hundreds of cases of all types and levels, ranging from serious felonies to minor traffic offenses. Additionally, Kelly handles post-conviction matters such as expungement, probation violations, Department of Human Services background study disqualifications, reinstatement of the right to possess firearms, and sentence modification motions. She has represented clients under investigation prior to being formally charged, as well as clients facing grand jury indictment. Kelly is admitted to practice in Minnesota State Court as well as Federal United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. She enjoys working in the courtroom...
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Rebecca Rhoda Fisher
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
(651) 251-3838
Lakes and Plains Office Building
842 Raymond Avenue, Suite 207
St. Paul, MN 55114
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Brandon Lauer
Stearns County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
I graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, honored Magna Cum Laude. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota in Duluth, honored Cum Laude. I specialize in DWI Defense and Criminal Defense, and have experience with these types of cases. I gained experience both in the Public Defender's offices and with a private law firm before opening my own solo practice.
I specialize in Criminal Defense and DWI. My guiding principles as an attorney include the following:
1) A client's interests come before my own convenience. It's your life and liberty on the line, and when you trust me...
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Anthony Grostyan
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law
Anthony Grostyan is an experienced Criminal Defense/DUI attorney with over 22 years of practicing criminal defense exclusively.
He has successfully defended thousands of clients facing criminal charges including DWI/DUI, assault, drug crimes, gun charges, domestic assault, theft, burglary and other crimes in both State and Federal Court.
Professional Memberships:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
California DUI Lawyers Association
Bar Associations of San Francisco, Marin County and Sacramento County
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Thomas P. Leavitt
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
A Proud Minneapolis Background:
Thomas “Tommy” Leavitt was born and raised on the South Side of Minneapolis and is proud to continue to call that community home. He attended high school at Minneapolis Washburn, where he played both basketball and football. On the gridiron is where he truly shined, earning a scholarship to play for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Leavitt was known for being both a smart and aggressive player, two traits he proudly carries into the courtroom.
A Prestigious Education:
Tommy Leavitt earned his Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. U.S. News and World Reports...
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Kate E Polman
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer
1622 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Kate is an associate attorney at Keegan Law Office. Kate discovered her passion for criminal defense through personal experiences and finds fulfillment in assisting clients navigate the criminal process. Prior to joining Keegan Law Office, Kate worked as an associate attorney at a Twin Cities law firm. There, she worked with clients facing a variety of state and federal criminal charges, including criminal sexual conduct, assault, murder, and drug offenses. Kate has prepared and helped conduct jury trials, which have resulted in an acquittal of Domestic Assault by Strangulation and a hung jury in a First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct...
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Eric Olson
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Hamline University School of Law
Eric J. Olson has dedicated his career exclusively to criminal law, with a focus on DWI defense. For the past 20 years he has been defending people charged with all types of crimes. A trial lawyer with considerable courtroom experience in state and federal courts, Mr. Olson has received acquittals in many serious felony trials including first-degree murder, drug crimes, DWI, criminal sexual conduct and assault cases.
Licensed in the State of Minnesota, Attorney Olson is experienced in both prosecution and defense. He previously served as the assistant county attorney for the Olmsted County Attorney's Office where he handled criminal...
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Kristen Bullock
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Divorce
William Mitchell College of Law
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Matthew Martin
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(612) 381-0303
250 Second Avenue South
Suite 205
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law
Criminal defense attorney Matthew Martin received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and his B.A. from the University of Saint Thomas. Martin is a National and Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers member, is admitted to the practice of law in Minnesota, and is a member of the Minnesota, Hennepin County and Ramsey County Bar Associations.
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Earl Wins
Sherburne County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
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Steven Kevin Budke
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
295 Marie Avenue East
Suite 240
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law
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Allen Al-Zouhayli
Ramsey County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Family
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Attorney Allen L. Al-Zouhayli is a founding partner at RAM Law PLLC, located in Roseville, Minnesota. Allen practices criminal defense, firearms rights, family law, and defends licensed medical professionals against board investigations and discipline proceedings in the state of Minnesota.
As a litigator, Allen has a trial history of not guilty verdicts from misdemeanors to aggravated felonies, by implementing creative strategies and tactics. Allen is a natural in the courtroom and has mastered the power of persuasion. Allen accredits his results due to his care for his clients and their outcomes. As the owner of a Christmas tree farm, Allen...
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Carolyn Agin Bruno
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
William Mitchell College of Law
Criminal Defense Attorney Carolyn Agin Schmidt has over 20 years experience effectively and vigorously defending criminal cases. Combining this experience with a compassion for the client and a passion for justice, she has earned a reputation for being one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state.
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John Akwuba
Dakota County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
(651) 645-1440
2147 University Avenue West, Suite 212
Saint Paul,, MN 55114
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Attorney John Akwuba has been practicing immigration law in the St. Paul-Minneapolis area for over 25 years. He received his Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell Law School and has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families navigate the often complex and confusing immigration system in the United States.
John has a passion for immigration law and has a reputation for being knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to fighting for the rights of his clients. He has represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, deportation defense, and asylum cases.
In addition to his work as...
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Christa J. Groshek
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Christa Groshek has excellent experience litigating cases to both judges and juries. She has an exceptional trial record, even getting some cases dismissed on constitutional grounds before trial. She has developed a solid reputation as a Minnesota trial attorney for successfully defending clients against a wide range of charges in criminal court.
Christa Groshek graduated Cum Laude from William Mitchell College of Law. During law school, Christa was a law clerk for the Washington County Public Defender's Office where she received her first criminal defense experience.
Christa later took a position as the law clerk for the Honorable Thomas Armstrong, Washington County...
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Jean Marie Brandl
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Minnesota Law School
I practiced criminal law in California for 16 years and continue to practice criminal law in both the State and Federal Courts in Minnesota. I was honored as an attorney of the year from the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association in 2002. I have handled and tried cases to juries in everything from petty theft, DWI, and minor drug cases to very serious robberies, burglaries and homicides. I have won numerous cases and most recently won a felony sexual assault appeal and then won the jury retrial in the case in Washington County Minnesota in 2010.
I...
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Avery Appelman
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Syracuse University College of Law
Avery Appelman is a criminal defense attorney and founder of Appelman Law Firm. While his practice is primarily recognized for its work with DWI and related offenses, he has 15 years of experience working with clients facing drug, assault, theft, criminal sexual conduct, traffic, and prostitution charges.
Avery's greatest strength is his ability to counsel in a way that assists clients in all aspects of their lives. His team works in partnership with clients to streamline the judicial process, thereby enabling individuals to assist in their own defense.
He also recognizes the impact of criminal proceedings on those surrounding the accused,...
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Kristian Kircher
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Kristian founded BK Law Group with the goal of assembling a team of aggressive defense attorneys committed to achieving the best possible results for their clients. At the firm, Kristian and his team represent clients in a wide array of cases ranging from: DWI, Gun Crimes, Drug Crimes, Sex Offenses, and Murder. Kristian and his team work relentlessly to achieve the best possible results in every matter they are involved in.
Clients work with Kristian not just because of his legal knowledge, but for his guidance. Kristian strives not only to be your “go-to” attorney, but also an individual you can...
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Gerard W Mannion
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
(952) 767-5826
7825 Washington Ave S, Unit 220
Unit 220
Bloomington, MN 55439
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Wyoming College of Law
Gerard W. Mannion is a criminal defense attorney who cares deeply about the well-being of his clients. With every case he works, Gerard fights tirelessly to ensure that his clients achieve the best outcome possible while establishing lasting connections with everyone involved.
Originally from Billings, Montana, Gerard has legal experience spanning across three states that includes judicial clerkship, federal criminal defense, and civil litigation. Gerard also spent multiple years in the banking and restaurant industries before moving to Minnesota to join the Kans Law Firm.
Gerard earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Montana State University – Billings before...
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Matthew J. Mankey
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Attorney Matthew J. Mankey consistently produces positive outcomes through diligent preparation, open communication and a thorough knowledge of the law. Our team understands the nuances and key points that can turn cases around. We will use expert investigators and independent laboratories to conduct our own tests, collect our own evidence and take a number of other important steps to bolster your defense.
We push the government to prove every aspect of its case. We demand complete disclosure, and we receive the utmost respect from prosecutors and investigators because of the strong reputation we have earned over the years. When we do...
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Derek Archambault
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
After 15 years of experience working as a prosecutor, I've made the switch to criminal defense because I want to use my skills to help people. I've handled tens of thousands of criminal cases of every kind, and I truly believe I have the skills to help people and make a difference. My goal is to craft a unique and personalized approach to defending every case. Every case and every client are different, with different circumstances, and they should be treated that way.
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Stacy Bettison
Hennepin County, MN Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Minnesota Law School