Santiago Criminal Lawyers

At Neuville Law Office, I focus exclusively on criminal defense, serving clients throughout the Twin Cities and the greater St. Cloud area. My practice encompasses a wide range of cases, however I specialize in DWI/DUI matters. I began my career in 2012 with a commitment to defend the rights of individuals accused of crimes. I provide aggressive advocacy and develop effective defense strategies to secure the most favorable outcomes for their significant legal challenges. Over the years, I have managed thousands of cases and achieved a notable record of success, often resulting in the dismissal of charges or resolutions that...

I grew up throughout the Southeastern United States. I attended college at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and I graduated with a B.A. in political science and philosophy. I moved to Minnesota in 1999 to attend the University of Minnesota law school and I decided stay after I graduated. Following graduation, I clerked for a Hennepin County Judge and then took a job with the Stearns County Public Defender's Office. I have been in private practice since 2016.

My practice involves representing people charged with crimes as well as individuals dealing with issues surrounding...

Todd V. Peterson has been defending the rights of individuals charged with crimes for over 20 years. He began his professional career in 1993 as a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph E. Salland. In 1997, he moved to the St. Cloud area and opened his practice. Todd is a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a member and past president of the Stearns/Benton County Bar Association, a member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a...

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...

Wanda Gierman is a criminal litigation attorney in St. Cloud, Minnesota where she has practiced law for more than a decade. She serves Stearns County and the surrounding counties throughout the state of Minnesota. Ms. Gierman grew up in Rugby, North Dakota and attended University of North Dakota where she graduated with a degree majoring in criminal justice with a minor in psychology. As an undergraduate, she worked as a summer intern for the North Dakota Supreme Court. She went on to attend William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated in 2004. While in law...

As a member of the Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell and Associates team, I work with highly skilled attorneys, including a certified real property specialist and a certified labor and employment specialists, to provide comprehensive care to the needs of my clients. I am a seasoned trial lawyer with over a decade of courtroom experience. I welcome complex family law matters including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, child protection and child support. As a former prosecutor I offer my criminal defense clients aggressive, and highly competent, protection of their constitutional and statutory rights.

Mark Arneson's background as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely qualified to handle criminal defense cases and makes him one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. He has had great success in gaining acquittals and dismissals for numerous clients throughout his career. Mr. Arneson practices exclusively in Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI Law. As would be expected, Mr. Arneson's work has earned numerous honors, including being named as a Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Rising Star by Minneapolis Super Lawyers. Attorney Arneson firmly believes that every person is entitled to the best...

Catherine practices exclusively criminal defense in the Twin Cities Metro area in state and federal court. She has tried over 40 jury trials and conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings. She worked as a state public defender in multiple counties and has represented thousands of people in matters from Misdemeanor traffic tickets to felony drugs, criminal sexual conduct, domestic assault, fraud, weapons, murder and federal conspiracy cases. Catherine is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist and trained trial attorney from the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. She has also advocated for criminal justice reform in front of the Minnesota...

Sarah Gad is a founding partner of Gad & Gad Law Offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which specializes in criminal defense, wrongful convictions, and immigration advocacy. Sarah is known nationally for her commitment to fighting for justice — and seeing justice prevail in courtrooms across the country. Before relocating to her home state of Minnesota, Sarah worked for celebrity attorney Kathleen Zellner in Chicago. She played a pivotal role in several high-profile cases, including Mario Casciaro's exoneration and Steven Avery's appeal from the Netflix series Making a Murderer. In 2019. Sarah also represented Lil Durk's brother in a drug-related matter and...

I provide aggressive DWI/DUI defense for my clients so they can get back on the road ASAP. My clients get detailed guidance and experienced representation for their DWI criminal charges, license revocations, and more.

Client Testimonial: "I never needed a lawyer before. Adam Johnson was highly recommended to me by a family friend, I'm so happy he did. Adam was always very friendly and was available to answer my questions no matter the time or day of the week. The work he put in to my case went far above and beyond what I ever expected. He achieved the best possible outcome for my case, I didn't have much hope that could happen. He was amazing to watch in court, a true pro. I would recommend Adam Johnson to anyone with a similar problem in...

Robert H. Ambrose is a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He represents clients throughout Minnesota in a wide range of criminal cases, such as DWIs, Assaults, and Drug Crimes. Attorney Ambrose has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. For the past seven years, the National Trial Lawyers Organization named him a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer for Criminal Defense. Mr. Ambrose has also received awards in client satisfaction and takes pride in defending his clients.

William M. Bailey practices in all areas of criminal defense at the trial court level including DWI, Drug Sale and Possession, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Vehicle Forfeiture, and Immigration. He has experience defending misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony cases throughout the state of Minnesota. Additionally, Mr. Bailey has experience handling appeals before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. He is licensed in Minnesota State Courts, the Federal District of North Dakota, and Immigration Courts nationwide.

Mr. Bailey attended the University of North Dakota where he obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies and went on to earn his J.D.....

Lauren Campoli is a certified criminal law specialist recognized by the MN State Bar Association and licensed in three states. She represents adults and juveniles charged with State and Federal crimes with compassion and creativity. She handles misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony cases.

Ms. Campoli has tried over 50 jury trials for the defense with an extremely high success rate. Ms. Campoli was an invited guest speaker to the statewide defender conference in Colorado on the topic of sex offenses and the defense of them. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and believes...

Christopher Keyser is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a distinction less than 3% of Minnesota lawyers hold. He has earned dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and reduced charges for clients accused of homicide, criminal sexual conduct, robbery, burglary, assault, DWI, and other serious offenses. Attorney Keyser has earned the respect of judges and prosecutors throughout the state and has a reputation for being straightforward, honest, professional, and aggressively defending his clients. He is also a Major and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Dan Koewler is a defense attorney who focuses on DWI defense, in the state, appellate, and even federal courts. He is a well-known author, presenter, and blogger regarding issues and hot topics in the realm of DWI defense, and is particularly known for raising scientific challenges to DWI tests on behalf of his clients.

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.

Ms. Caban-Ramirez received her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law. Prior to achieving admission to law school, Ms. Caban-Ramirez confirmed her passion in advocacy of legal and social justice through her work at diverse Twin Cities law firms. She assisted and supported lawyers in client care, civil litigation, factual investigation necessary to accurate assessment of legal claims and remedies, and day-to-day case and law office management. Today's ever accelerating social and cultural diversification in virtually every community highlight the unique and effective skills Ms. Caban-Ramirez possesses through her fluency in the Spanish language...

Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.

In 1997-98, I worked for 3 judges at the Court of Appeals researching and drafting opinions. From 1998 to 2003 I was a DWI implied consent prosecutor in the Attorney General's Office. Since 2003 I have been in private practice as a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney. I have won jury trials in DWI cases and non-DWI cases, and in felony and non-felony cases. We at Keller Law Offices use defenses other law firms have never even heard of. I will give your case a tough aggressive representation.

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.

As the founding partner of the Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A., Twin Cities lawyer Allan Caplan represents people accused of criminal offenses. He has been licensed to practice law since the year 1974. Mr. Caplan has been selected for inclusion in the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers®. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the William Mitchell College of Law. Presently, he practices in state and federal courts in multiple states. His firm offers free consultations to all potential clients—contact them today to get yours.

Minneapolis defense attorney Andrew C. Wilson won his first jury trial before graduating from law school. After his first year of practice, his name was cemented in Minnesota Supreme Court case law, and within five he’d been to the Eighth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, won jury trials, won bench trials, won appeals, and had significant victories throughout Minnesota at the district courts. Wilson has dedicated his career to practicing criminal defense law and representing individuals accused to have committed crimes.

Experienced trial attorney and criminal litigator;

Frequent guest lecturer on criminal matters at colleges, universities, and law schools throughout...

I am Anthony Grostyan, a Criminal Defense/DUI attorney with more than 23 years dedicated to practicing criminal defense exclusively. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of defending thousands of clients who faced various criminal charges. These include DWI/DUI, assault, drug crimes, gun charges, domestic assault, theft, burglary, and other offenses in both State and Federal Courts. My commitment to criminal defense is also reflected in my involvement with several professional organizations. I am a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, I am part of the California DUI...

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.

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.

Co-founder of Kinsella and Foley Defense, PLLC, Robert J. Foley serves clients throughout the state of Minnesota. He focuses his practice on DWI/DUI Defense and most areas of Criminal Defense. Attorney Foley has represented clients in the metro area and statewide in both Criminal DWI/DUI proceedings as well as Civil proceedings challenging license revocation, plate impoundment and vehicle forfeiture. Mr. Foley obtained a Bachelor of Science in history with a Minor in psychology from Iowa State University in 2004. He later pursued his legal education, graduating from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, in...

Dan is a founding partner of RAM Law, and focuses his practice on family law, criminal defense, and landlord-tenant law. He received his law degree, cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he made the Dean’s List multiple times, contributed to the Mitchell Hamline Law Review journal, co-taught a contracts class, and was honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award—an award given to the highest scoring student in each course. During his time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Dan interned for the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office....

Melvin R. Welch was born and raised in a small farm town in Minnesota. Following graduation, Melvin attended college at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, before joining the United States Navy in 1996. As a sailor, Melvin learned Russian and served aboard submarines. During his time in service, Melvin finished college and then worked as a translator in the NATO peacekeeping mission to Kosovo, translating for the United States Army and the Russian 13th Tactical Group in Kamenica, Kosovo.

Melvin R. Welch attended the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated in 2007. Melvin's first employ was with...

AMBER EXCLUSIVELY PRACTICES CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Amber is an aggressive advocate for her clients and passionate about what she does. She has defended hundreds of clients at all levels of offenses, from serious felonies to misdemeanors. She believes that good legal representation requires not only vigorous advocacy and up-to date knowledge of the law, but also providing her clients with the information necessary to make informed decisions every step of the case. Amber understands that this is your life and your future, and that is why she is dedicated to making sure her clients understand what is happening and...

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...

As a criminal defense attorney in downtown Minneapolis, I have successfully assisted many clients in achieving positive outcomes in their criminal cases. I graduated with Cum Laude honors from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, ranking in the top third of my class. My journey in client representation began at the Dakota County Public Defender’s Office during my legal studies, where I gained practical experience and a deep understanding of the criminal justice system through mentorship and hands-on work. After earning my degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, I worked as a public defender in Scott County before moving into private...

From low-income families, to high net-worth individuals and small/medium sized businesses, Attorney Franklin prides himself in providing the same high-quality representation to all clients. Having practiced at both AM100 law firms, boutique law firms and working at various states Attorney's Offices, Mr. Franklin confidently addresses the complex aspects of all legal affairs. Additionally, Attorney Franklin deeply understands the relation between client’s corporate, investment, and entrepreneurial interests when assisting clients with legal strategy. As a leader and educator, regularly contributes to industry discussions, participates in regulatory initiatives, and advocates for favorable legal frameworks that promote fairness and justice. Individuals, business...

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...

Coley Grostyan is a criminal defense attorney committed to providing high quality, cost effective, and result oriented representation to his clients. Mr. Grostyan prides himself on working passionately and tirelessly for his clients to ensure the best possible outcome is attained. Coley Grostyan practices in the area of criminal defense and represents clients facing a variety of criminal charges such as DWI or DUI, serious felonies, drug charges, theft, assault, appeals, homicide, and more. Coley Grostyan's assertive and passionate approach to the practice of law has successfully resolved a variety of criminal cases for his clients. In addition to vigorously defending...

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...

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...

TINA SABBY graduated from William Mitchell College of Law cum laude. She attended the University of Arizona Law School. Ms. Sabby participated in the Trial Advocacy Course at the University of Arizona Law School. She worked for the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and was a law clerk for a Superior Court Judge. Tina Sabby worked for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. In 2001, she joined Sabby & Reyes Law Offices as a managing attorney and advocate. Her knowledge and professional demeanor make her an asset to the legal team. Sabby & Reyes Law Firm is AV Peer...