Saint Paul, Minnesota Criminal Lawyers

Robert H Ambrose
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(651) 800-4842 370 Selby Ave. #207
 St. Paul, MN 55102
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. In 2015 and 2014, 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.
(612) 547-3199 310 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 5010
 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Daniel Joseph Koewler
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Roseville, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 9 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.
James Blumberg
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Apple Valley, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(952) 431-7758 14501 Granada Dr
 Apple Valley, MN 55124
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Hamline University and St. John's University School of Law
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James Blumberg is a dedicated and skilled criminal defense attorney who has practiced law for more than a decade. Although his legal career began as a prosecutor, James now serves as an advocate for men, women and juveniles facing criminal charges, James has handled a variety of cases in Apple Valley and the surrounding areas in Minnesota. As a former prosecutor, James is able view his client's case with a different perspective. He understands how the prosecution works and what the other side will do to secure a conviction. This experience on both sides of the law allows him...
Alex De Marco
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 10 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...
(651) 503-8394 320 4th St NW
#2220
 Faribault, MN 55021
Tina Sabby-Reyes
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Woodbury, 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...
(612) 305-9000 3800 American Boulevard West
 Bloomington, MN 55431
(763) 434-1900 403 Jackson Street
 Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 434-1900 Edina Executive Plaza
5200 Willson Road, Suite 150
 Edina, MN 55424
(952) 828-9000 80 South 8th Street
 Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mr. Max A. Keller
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 19 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.
310 Fourth Ave. South #1130
 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Mr. Ronan R Blaschko Esq.
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Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 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.
Kristen Bullock
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Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 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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Mary Lockwood
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Roseville, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(651) 631-0063 2233 Hamline Ave N
 Roseville, MN 55113
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Hamline University School of Law
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Everyone should have access to legal representation to protect their rights in our system of government. Without that access there is no fairness. I have been in private practice in Minnesota for over 10 years. During this time I have volunteered at many organizations to help people with their legal issues and was one of the attorneys who volunteered to help the victims of the 35W Bridge Collapse. My practice is located in a very accessible area with plenty of free parking. I have extensive knowledge and experience in practicing both civil and criminal law and am always a...
John Baker
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Maplewood, 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.
David Reyes
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Woodbury, 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...
(763) 434-1900 IDS Center
80 South 8th Street, Ste 900
 Minneapolis, MN 55402
(651) 592-3350 Edina Executive Plaza
5200 Willson Road, Suite 150
 Edina, MN 55424
John Thomas Arechigo
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St Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 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...
Mr. William A Sand
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Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer.
(651) 291-7263 26 E Exchange Street #625
 Saint Paul, MN 55101
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DWI and Personal Injury
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.
(651) 291-7263 4669 White Bear Parkway
 Saint Paul, MN 55110
Jennifer Evans
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Eagan, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(651) 882-7886 4660 Slater Road
Suite 250
 Eagan, MN 55122
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Thomas A Wilson
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Saint Paul, 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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Chris Sullivan
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Mendota Heights, MN Criminal Law Lawyer.
(612) 669-1426 1295 Northland Dr.
#150
 Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Juvenile
William Mitchell College of Law
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The lawyers at L&S Law Office spend countless hours protecting and defending their clients rights. Each attorney at our office will leave no stone unturned and defend your case with the utmost skill and effort. The partners come from diverse backgrounds and have different life experiences, which makes the firm uniquely qualified to handle all areas of criminal defense law. One thing the criminal lawyers at L&S Law Ofice have in common, is their ability to effectively defend any type of case. Each partner is an exceptionally skilled trial lawyer with years of experience in handling cases both in state...
Nicholas R Leverson
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West St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 2 years experience
295 Marie Avenue East
Suite 240
 West St. Paul, MN 55118
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
William Mitchell College of Law
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Nick practices exclusively criminal defense with a focus in DUI / DWI, assault, and drug charges. Nick is a dedicated and passionate attorney that wants to fight for the best results possible in any criminal case. He understands that no one-size-fits-all approach will work for everyone. His representation is tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client. If the state has charged you with a crime, a good Minnesota criminal defense lawyer is essential. The state has an extraordinary amount of resources at their disposal. Simply put, you cannot fight them alone. In addition to practicing criminal...
Rebecca Rhoda Fisher
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St. Paul, 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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David Ayers
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Mendota Heights, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 38 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
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
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Eagan, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(612) 701-7767 1795 Carnelian Lane
 Eagan, MN 55122
Criminal, Business, Employment and Family
Hamline Univ School of Law
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Rob Kane's practice consists primarily of counseling and representing individual and business clients on matters involving general business law, government relations, employment law, and contracts. He has over seven years of experience practicing law. He works with established businesses as well as entrepreneurs and growing businesses to assist with their legal requirements. He prides himself on understanding your business needs and responding promptly, efficiently and effectively. Rob can assist you right from the beginning, when you are deciding on a business form (corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or another business entity), as well as during business growth. He can negotiate...
(612) 701-7767 7340 East Skyline Drive
 Orange, CA 92867
Steven Kevin Budke
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West St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 2 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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Jennifer M Macaulay
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 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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Mr Ayodele Mayowa Ojo
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St Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 23 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...
(651) 204-6470 2147 University Avenue West
Suite 201
 St Paul, MN 55114
T. Scott Uzzle
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 10 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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Josh Johnson
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 12 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...
(612) 730-1738 310 4th Ave S #7000
 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Brent S. Schafer
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(651) 209-1919 991 Sibley Memorial Hwy
Suite 207
 St. Paul, MN 55118
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
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Matthew Eugene Ludt
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Maplewood, 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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Mr. Charles A. Ramsay
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Roseville, 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,...
Thomas Plunkett
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St Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 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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Kevin Morrison
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Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 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.
Justin Schiks
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Woodbury, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 8 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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John C Lillie
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St Paul, 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...
Michael Saeger
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St. Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 43 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.
(651) 292-3388 1043 Grand Avenue
Suite 294
 St. Paul, MN 55105-3002
James Gempeler
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Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Lawyer.
(651) 330-9678 370 SELBY AVE.
#207
 Saint Paul, MN 55102
Criminal
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Tori M. Appelhof
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Oakdale , MN Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 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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Lisa Hohenstein Kloster
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Eagan, MN Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(651) 260-5975 1964 RahnCliff Ct. Suite 200
P.O. Box 22371
 Eagan, MN 55122
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Minnesota Law School
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Tyler Bliss
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Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney.
360 N Robert St.
Suite 319
 Saint Paul, MN 55101
Criminal
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James Lofstrom
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Eagan, MN Criminal Law Lawyer.
(651) 454-2500 4635 Nicols Rd
 Eagan, MN 55122
Criminal, Business, DWI and Traffic Tickets
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Alejandro Espinosa
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West Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney.
(651) 352-2964 1349 S Robert St., Suite 202
 West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Dan Adkins
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Saint Paul, MN Criminal Law Attorney.
(651) 330-9678 370 SELBY AVE.
#207
 Saint Paul, MN 55102
Criminal
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