Ramsey County, Minnesota Criminal Lawyers

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Alex De Marco

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(651) 503-8394 6 West 5th Street
Suite 700G
St. Paul, MN 55102

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law

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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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Daniel Joseph Koewler

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience

2780 Snellling Avenue North, Suite #330
Roseville, MN 55113

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DWI
University of Minnesota Law School

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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.

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Mr. Max A. Keller

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience

570 Asbury St. #302
St. Paul, MN 55104

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
American University

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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.

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John Thomas Arechigo

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(651) 222-6603 360 Robert St N #406
St Paul, MN 55101

Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Hamline University School of Law

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Attorney John Arechigo has a passion for criminal defense. He devotes nearly 100% of his practice to defending individuals charged with a crime. The other small portion of his practice is reserved for helping clients with collateral issues, perhaps unrelated to being charged with a crime. John is well-connected within the Minnesota criminal defense community. He has a number of valuable resources readily available to his clients, including expert investigators, chemical and mental health experts, sentencing experts, and other legal professionals. John is also easily approachable and accessible to his clients. He strives to...

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Mr. William A Sand

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

(651) 571-4125 332 Minnesota Street, Ste W2402
St Paul, MN 55101

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of San Diego School of Law

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I represent individuals that have been harmed by the wrongdoing of others. I have taken many cases to trial and have an abnormally high success rate. Outside of practicing law, I coach Special Olympics, play baseball, and enjoy traveling.

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Jennifer M Macaulay

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(651) 231-1237 649 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Criminal, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law

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Melvin R. Welch

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(612) 741-3272 First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite W-1610
St. Paul, MN 55101

Criminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
University of Minnesota Law School

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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.

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Rebecca Rhoda Fisher

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney

(651) 251-3838 Lakes and Plains Office Building
842 Raymond Avenue, Suite 207
St. Paul, MN 55114

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile

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Josh Johnson

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience

(651) 785-5342 656 Selby Avenue Suite 230
St. Paul, MN 55104

Criminal, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
William Mitchell College of Law

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"I’m Josh Johnson. I provide first-rate Minnesota legal representation at reasonable rates. I have extensive experience in the 12 counties in and around the Twin Cities Metro area, and have represented hundreds of clients in criminal defense, personal injury and bankruptcy cases. If you have been injured in an auto accident, charged with a crime, or need advice about debt or bankruptcy, call me - initial consultations are always free. I received my Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law and my bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. I am admitted to the Minnesota Bar...

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Kristen Bullock

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience

(651) 270-6484 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W1272
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
William Mitchell College of Law

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Michael Saeger

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 46 years experience

(651) 292-3388 One West Water St.
Suites 275-278
St. Paul, MN 55107

Criminal and Probate
Northwestern University School of Law

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I focus on probate law and criminal law. An unusual combination, true, but I've worked in both fields for a long time. I'm a 1973 Northwestern University Law School graduate (J.D.) and a 1970 graduate of Grinnell (Iowa) College (B.A.). I also have an M.S. from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and developed a specialty in designing and implementing computer databases for lawyers, paralegal, investigators and others similarly situated. I've done that for nearly 30 years. I originally hail from Fremont, NE, and have lived and worked in Minnesota for over 40 years.

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John Baker

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

(651) 773-4111 2097 E. County Road D
Suite C-200
Maplewood, MN 55109

Criminal, Business, Employment and Military
Hamline University School of Law

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John retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant after serving twenty-two years in various infantry, artillery and administrative capacities in numerous locations within the United States and around the world. John chaired the initiative to start Veterans Courts in Minnesota and has traveled the country assisting in setting them up. Additionally, John travels the country teaching law enforcement how to deal with veterans in crisis. John was a 2010 Attorney of the Year recipient.

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Mr Ayodele Mayowa Ojo

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience

(651) 204-6470 Suite 201
St Paul, MN 55114

Criminal, DWI, Family and Immigration
William Mitchell College of Law and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Mr Ayodele M. Ojo first obtained his Law Degree in Nigeria, practicing in Nigeria under the legal system similar to the British legal system. . He then attended William Mitchell Law School in Minnesota and was licensed in the State in 2004 . He specializes in assisting low income Defendants and the less privileged who may not ordinarily have access to legal representation . He is compassionate and zealous in his representation . His diverse experiences,cultural , linguistic orientation is an advantage when he works with immigrants who may need a trustworthy representative that explains their...

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Matthew Eugene Ludt

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney

(651) 488-9700 2091 County Road D East
Suite B200
Maplewood, MN 55109

Criminal, Agricultural, Business and DWI

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Karen Venice Bryan

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience

(516) 673-8320 250 E 5th Street
Suite 403
St. Paul, MN 55101

Criminal, Appeals and Immigration
University of Minnesota Law School

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Thomas Plunkett

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years experience

(651) 222-4357 101 East 5th Street
Suite 2300
St Paul, MN 55101

Criminal, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Military

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Michael Kemp

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience

(651) 998-9529 500 Laurel Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Criminal
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law

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Thomas A Wilson

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

(763) 222-6915 275 E 4TH ST
#350E
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and Domestic Violence
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law

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Kevin Morrison

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years experience

(651) 243-2538 627 South Snelling Ave
Suite 205
Saint Paul, MN 55116

Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Minnesota Law School

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The only way to solve problems is through action. Determination, drive, and integrity are the keys to success. I co-founded Wainberg Morrison in order to help students who have the misfortune of finding themselves on the wrong side of the law.

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Brandon Lauer

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 1 year experience

(651) 337-9876 2355 Highway 36 W
Suite 400
Roseville, MN 55113

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Workers' Comp
Mitchell Hamline School of Law

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Mr. Charles A. Ramsay

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

(651) 604-0000 2780 Snelling Ave. N.
Ste. 330
Roseville, MN 55113

Criminal
William Mitchell College of Law

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Charles Ramsay is a former founding partner of Ramsay, Devore & Bennerotte, P.A. and practices primarily in the area of criminal defense and civil forfeitures. He has obtained acquittals in nearly every type of case from DWI to murder. He prides himself on being on the cutting edge of criminal defense. He helped pioneer a number of defenses in Minnesota, including faulty eyewitness identification, false confessions and the right of a defendant to present alternative suspects to a jury. In 2006, Ramsay testified in Court about the shortcomings of breath testing devices such as the Intoxilyzer 5000. In the last year,...

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James Gempeler

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

(651) 330-9678 370 SELBY AVE.
#207
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Criminal

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Dan Adkins

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney

(651) 330-9678 370 SELBY AVE.
#207
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Criminal

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John C Lillie

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

2602 US Bank Center
101 East Fifth Street
St Paul, MN 55101

Criminal and Appeals

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John C. Lillie, III practices in the areas of criminal defense and civil litigation within Minnesota and the surrounding region. John deals with a wide range of criminal matters, including petty misdemeanor traffic citations, gross misdemeanor DWI allegations and serious felony cases. John also focuses on handling a variety of civil cases, with an emphasis placed on those cases which must be tried. He is very aware of the fact that not all cases will be tried, but he prepares every case as if it will be with incredible attention to detail and leaving no stone unturned in...

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Brian McNee Marsden

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

101 East Fifth Street
2626
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Criminal

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Tyler Bliss

Ramsey County, MN Criminal Law Attorney

360 N Robert St.
Suite 319
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Criminal

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Tori M. Appelhof

Washington County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

(651) 379-3024 990 Inwood Avenue North
Oakdale , MN 55128

Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law

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Robert H Ambrose

Washington County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

(651) 800-4842 680 Commerce Dr #271
Woodbury, MN 55125

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law

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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. He has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past four years. For the past six years, the National Trial Lawyers Organization named him a Top 40 Under 40 trial lawyer for criminal defense. He has also received awards in client satisfaction and takes pride in defending his clients.

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Kevin Wade DeVore

Washington County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience

(651) 435-6500 724 Bielenberg Drive
Suite 110
Woodbury, MN 55125

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law

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Kevin is an experienced trial attorney in both State & Federal Courts. Kevin is a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Nationally Ranked Criminal Defense Trial Attorney. Kevin will be your best line of defense from start to finish.

From the initial phone call to working behind the scenes, Kevin has built strong relationships with the prosecutors and judges that he uses to help get the results his clients need even before they go to court. Because of his extensive trial experience and all of the tough cases he has tried across Minnesota, Kevin is able to get...

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Steven M Coodin

Washington County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience

(651) 209-1155 8681 Eagle Point Blvd.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Steven Coodin was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada . He received his Bachelor of Arts Advanced Degree from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg in 1996. He later attended law school at Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan and graduated in the fall of 2001. He has been practicing law since he was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in 2002 and primarily works in the area of criminal defense and family law. Steven prides himself in his work ethic and dedication to his client's cases. Steven formed his own solo attorney...

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Patrick L. Cotter

Hennepin County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(651) 455-1555 105 Hardman Court
#110
South St. Paul, MN 55415

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law

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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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Mr. Ronan R Blaschko Esq.

Dakota County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(651) 400-1520 1551 Livingston Ave, Suite 103
Saint Paul, MN 55118

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DWI
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law

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Blaschko & Associates is a law firm dedicated to long term clients and assisting them in all aspects of their business and personal lives. We advise and assist our clients in their daily lives including contract, real estate, LLC and Company formation, governance, and operations, and all other transactions to purchase, sell, and debt collection including Litigation, criminal defense and bankruptcy. Our phones are answered 24 hours for emergencies. We offer flat fees, contingent and hourly pricing and take Visa-M/C. We want to be your Attorney! Call now and see what we can do for you.

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David Reyes

Washington County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

(952) 828-9000 Currell Centre
7616 Currell Boulevard
Woodbury, MN 55125

Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Boston College Law School

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DAVID REYES voted 2012 and 2011 "BEST LAWYER" in Edina, Eden Prairie, and Minnetonka, Minnesota by the Reader's Choice Awards!! HAVE A FORMER FEDERAL PROSECUTOR and FBI AGENT ON YOUR SIDE! I am a criminal defense attorney with over twenty-eight years of criminal law experience. As a former FBI Agent and Federal and State prosecutor, my clients get strong representation from an experienced trial attorney. My background is truly unique. After graduating from law school, I became a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I worked in several states conducting a variety of criminal investigations. After my career as an...

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David Ayers

Dakota County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years experience

(651) 552-8400 880 Sibley Memorial Hwy
Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Criminal, DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law

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Criminal and DWI Defense; Car Accidents and Serious Bodily Injury cases

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Alexander W. Rogosheske

Dakota County, MN Criminal Law Attorney

(651) 451-6411 105 Hardman Court
Suite 110
South St. Paul, MN 55075

Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime

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Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Personal Injury and Incorporation

Award: 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star – Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in South St. Paul, MN

Admitted Jurisditions: Minnesota

Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 2011

College: Bowling Green State University, B.S. Business Administration
Bowling Green State University, Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)

Biography: Alex grew up in Mahtomedi, MN and graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 1999. After graduating from high school and before earning a law degree, he pursued his hockey career playing junior hockey in Michigan and Kansas. After junior hockey Alex played Division 1 hockey at The United States...

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Tina Sabby-Reyes

Washington County, MN Criminal Law Lawyer

(651) 592-3350 Currell Centre
7616 Currell Boulevard
Woodbury, MN 55125

Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Arizona and William Mitchell College of Law

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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...

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Paul Rogosheske

Dakota County, MN Criminal Law Attorney

(651) 451-6411 105 HARDMAN CT #110
South St Paul, MN 55075

Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime

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Practice Areas: Criminal Defense(50%); Personal Injury(35%); Litigation(15%).

Awards: Minnesota Law and Politics has named Mr. Rogosheske “One of the Top 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys” in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Twin Cities Business Monthly has considered Mr. Rogosheske one of its “Super Lawyers” since 2003. Minnesota Monthly Magazine selected as Best Lawyers in Minnesota.

Admitted: 1979, Minnesota, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1986, Wisconsin

Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1978

College: Hamline University, B.A., cum laude, 1975

Member: Dakota County; Ramsey County; Washington County; First Judicial District (Assistant Public Defender, 1979-1984); Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Minnesota Criminal Defense Bar;...

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Justin Schiks

Washington County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience

(651) 756-1118 539 Bielenberg Drive Suite 200
Woodbury, MN 55125

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law

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T. Scott Uzzle

Dakota County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience

(651) 204-6512 1551 Livingston Ave., #103
St. Paul, MN 55118

Free ConsultationCriminal and Business
College of William and Mary and Syracuse University College of Law

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Steven Kevin Budke

Dakota County, MN Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience

295 Marie Avenue East
Suite 240
West St. Paul, MN 55118

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

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