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Rebecca received her bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College and her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.. Rebecca maitains an aggressive posture toward litigation on behalf of her clients.  Her successful track record in trial has earned her the 2016 Up & Coming Attorney Award by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine.  Rebecca prepares thoroughly, advises appropriately, and engages relentlessly.  Her experience and tenacity has yielded multiple back-to-back acquittals of her clients in recent years.. During law school, Rebecca clerked at the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office. Following law school, she served as an Assistant Public Defender in Southwest Minnesota where she represented clients in misdemeanor and serious felony matters.. After her tenure with the Public Defender, Rebecca co-founded the law firm of Lesch & Duren which represents clients in criminal defense and civil litigation matters.

Attorney A.L. Brown is based in St. Paul and has been admitted to practice law in some of the most impressive courtrooms including the Supreme Court of the United States. Graduating from Hamline University School of Law in 2013, Attorney Brown has in-depth professional experience both inside and outside the courtroom. With experience as a law clerk, federal judge, and associate at one of the nation’s top trial firms, his knowledge serves as an invaluable resources in your situation. He is passionate about protecting the rights of his clients and believes in fighting for the underdogs no matter the case. Attorney Brown is a strong believer in equality and believes that every person should be held accountable for their actions, including those in the government. He is ready to stand by your side in the face of criminal charges, employment law cases, and civil rights issues.

With a background in education, Lauren is committed to empowering clients by providing clarity and guidance every step of the way. Her passion lies in supporting clients through the legal process, ensuring they fully comprehend their options and can make informed decisions about their cases.. Lauren strives to be a strong advocate for individuals navigating the legal system by protecting her clients, and their rights, while working toward the best possible outcome.

We'll protect you when your future is on the line.. Michelle Margoles practices in the areas of criminal law and juvenile law. With extensive experience at trial and on the appellate level, she zealously defends both adults and juveniles charged with committing crimes, ranging from serious felonies to minor citations. Michelle’s successful attacks on illegally obtained evidence, confessions, and trial issues have resulted in dismissal of charges, including First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Felony Assault, DWI, Domestic Assault, and other cases.. Michelle thoroughly researches her clients’ cases, advises them of their legal options, explains what they can do to help their own cases, and tailors her representation to the individual demands of each case.  Unlike many attorneys who use the same strategy with similar-looking cases, Michelle believes no two cases are alike and no two clients are alike.  She enjoys working directly with clients and takes time to determine the best route for each particular client.. Michelle understands that criminal charges and juvenile delinquency petitions carry many direct and indirect consequences on individuals’ lives, such as loss of freedom, loss of employment, financial burdens, predatory offender registration, loss of driver’s licenses, forfeiture of property to the government, academic consequences, and many others.. Education: Carleton College, B.A.; University of Minnesota Law School, J.D.. Admissions: Minnesota Supreme Court, United States District Court – District of Minnesota, United States Court of Appeals – Eighth Circuit. Professional Publications, Presentations & Honors: Contributor to Minnesota Handbook on Motor Vehicles: Stops, Warrantless Searches, Seizures, by the Hon. Alan F. Pendleton; Continuing Legal Education instructor on Predatory Offender Registration, 2017; Minnesota State Bar Association “North Star Lawyer”. Professional Associations: Minnesota State Bar Association, Ramsey County Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Marcus Almon is an accomplished criminal trial lawyer with more than a decade of courtroom experience. He is licensed to practice in both state and federal courts. Marcus has tried just about every kind of criminal case there is: from drunk-driving offenses to murder.. And he wins (which means his clients win). Sometimes he wins at trial, sometimes he wins by getting the case dismissed before trial, and sometimes he wins at sentencing. But he wins.. What sets Marcus apart from other criminal defense attorneys is that he knows the inner-workings of the court system. While in law school (and some time after) Marcus worked at Ramsey County prosecutor’s office and then worked for the former chief judge of the county.. He knows the prosecutors. He knows the judges. He knows the probation officers. And they know him; they know that he is smart, he is practical, and he is Ready.

Ben is a full service attorney that puts his focus on getting the right result for his clients.  His direct communication style and comitment to being prepared for each legal situation has resulted in exceptional outcomes for his clients.  Ben is extremely tech savvy and utilizes technology to keep him in direct contact with his clients and their cases.. When Ben is not in the office he is probably working on his Rx-7, which he built from the ground up during his free time while attending law school.  Ben is also a competative card player.

I am one of the founding partners North Star Law Group. I am the head of the Criminal Defense practice group, where we represent clients facing criminal charges throughout the State of Minnesota, including but not limited to, DUIs, Assaults, Domestic Assaults, Thefts, Shoplifting, Weapons Charges, Criminal Vehicular Operation, Damage to Property, Drug Crimes, Murder, various sex crimes, Misdemeanors, Gross Misdemeanors, Felonies, Traffic Violations, Threats of Violence, Probation Violations, and Appeals. Beyond that, we specialize in obtaining expungements for deserving clients throughout the State, including the often difficult-to-achieve expungements of DWI records.. The North Star Criminal Defense approach is based on the singular belief that just because a person is charged with a crime does not make them a criminal. Good people can make mistakes that lead them to the criminal justice system. Our defense of each client is threefold: (1) develop a personalized legal strategy based on the big picture for each client, including understanding both the criminal and collateral consequences that could come from the criminal case; (2) we are Not Always Minnesota Nice when fighting for our clients - we know when to negotiate, when to fight, and how to utilize both to achieve the just result for the client; and (3) we are prepared to take the case to trial if necessary, where our trial skills shine. The North Star Criminal Defense team is stacking trial win after trial win, and on complicated, challenging cases, including a nine-count attempted murder case where the self-defense theory prevailed.. This individualized approach is what led to the North Star Law Group taking form. The Law Group overall assists clients in most any legal needs, including business formation, litigation, and the newly formed legalized cannabis counsel. We strive to take advantage of technology to create greater efficiencies in our representation that yields better and faster results, plus lower costs for our clients. We have a unique firm structure that is designed to put the client first and not line the attorneys' pockets. And we have built a firm culture where we are hard-working, driven, and humble - even though we thrive in achieving the results needed for our clients. We are confident that we can provide the legal services you need.

Experience and accomplishments matter.  When you hire a lawyer, you should consider not only how long that attorney has been practicing, but what she has accomplished in that time.  I have been honored to be named Attorney of the Year twice by Minnesota Lawyer.  The first time was in 2012 for litigation that resulted in the closure of the St. Paul police department crime lab and again in 2015 for my work as the lead attorney on the high profile murder case State of Minnesota v. Brian Fitch.. I have vast experience in a wide variety of criminal cases. I have represented clients in both juvenile and adult court, and handled cases ranging from disorderly conduct up to First Degree murder. What sets me apart from other criminal defense attorneys is my specialized training in forensic issues, including DNA, drug testing, firearms, and crash reconstruction.. After over eleven years in public defense I have opened my own private criminal defense practice.  Contact me for a free consultation. .  You deserve an experienced, accomplished lawyer.

I have known from a very young age that I wanted to be a lawyer.  I am happy to say that being a criminal defense lawyer is my dream job.  In the time I have been a lawyer, I know that I have made a difference for each of my clients.. I grew up in the Twin Cities and have a passion for helping people in my community.

Jack Rice represents professionals and others who are charged with felonies and serious misdemeanors including sex crimes and domestic and family related charges can destroy your life, your professional license, your profession, your livelihood, all that you have worked for. From doctors and nurses, to teachers, to executives or anyone who faces charges that could have catastrophic consequences, Jack Rice will stand beside you and fight. He has honed his skill over decades and have successfully represented thousands of clients. He has the trial wins and case dismissals to show for it. Jack is a former prosecutor and a former U.S. Federal Agent.  In addition, he received the Award for Professional Excellence and the North Star Award from the Minnesota State Bar Assocation.  He is a Board Certified CriminalLaw Specialist with extensive trial experience including from simply assault to rape (criminal sexual conduct) to murder.

I am a criminal defense lawyer in St. Paul, Minnesota.  I represent people throughout Minnesota and North Dakota.  I have successfully obtained Not Guilty verdicts at trial andpre-trial dismissals for clients facing a variety of accusations, including charges of DWI, Domestic Assault, Criminal Defamation, Theft by Swindle, Threats of Violence (Terroristic Threats), Criminal Sexual Conduct, and drugs charges.   I have also successfully challenged laws at the Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court which resulted in reversals of convictions.  My office is located in downtown St. Paul.  I'm happy to offer you a free consultation.

Jacob J. Thomason (“Jake”) provides passionate and creative representation to his clients. Jake focuses his practice on criminal defense, domestic abuse, harassment, and family law. Jake’s wealth of experience provides him with the unique ability to analyze and win cases for his clients.. For nearly a decade Jake has focused his practice on criminal law, with the past seven years spent as a prosecutor at the Otter Tail County Attorney’s Office. During that time, Jake prosecuted more than 1,000 criminal matters and successfully handled more than 25 jury trials, ranging from simple traffic matters to DWIs, drug possession, domestic assault, financial crimes, serious assaults, and drug trafficking. This unique insider perspective gives Jake a powerful advantage while defending clients charged with crimes. He was also a board member of Otter Tail County Drug and DWI Courts where he contributed in meaningful ways to the courts, the participants, and positive outcomes for those with chemical addiction issues.. Jake received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota – Duluth with a double major in Political Science and Criminology. While a student there, Jake was president of the local chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi national fraternity. During his time with Phi Psi, Jake led, organized, and participated in numerous charitable projects within the city of Duluth. He was additionally recruited by the fraternity to attend congressional lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., related to student housing matters.. Jake received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. While in law school, Jake was an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. Always seeking to be a trial attorney, Jake honed his trial skills early on by both participating in and coaching mock trial teams that competed in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Jake also gathered real courtroom experience prosecuting for two and a half years, under student practice rules, as a felony Sentencing Law Clerk with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. Following law school, Jake worked at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office as a contract attorney in the Juvenile Division as well as the Child Protection Division.. In his personal life, Jake loves spending time with his family and is a life-long Vikings fan. Jake also enjoys snowboarding, target shooting, and following auto racing including the Formula 1 series.. In keeping with the “Aggressive, Strategic, Compassionate” mission statement of Cadem Law Group, Jake has the training and experience to cut to the heart of your legal matter and achieve outstanding results.