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I am a full time criminal defense lawyer who decided to move with my family to Fergus Falls and raise our family.  My entire career has been dedicated to representing people charged with state and federal crimes, including DUI.  My experience has taken me all over Minnesota to represent my clients.. Within my practice, I have tried numerous different kinds of cases to juries, received a not guilty verdicts, obtained hosts of dismissals of cases, suppressed key pieces of evidence, prevented cases from being charged out through vigorous private investigations, and have engaged in very favorable plea negotiations.. You need a fighter in your corner and I will be there for you.

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.

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.

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.

Take a look at the caption of your summons or complaint. It reads, “State of Minnesota v. [insert your name here].” As you see, the American criminal justice system is adversarial in nature—the government versus you. This is inherently unfair. The government possesses and uses a variety of resources in furtherance of proving you guilty of a crime. These resources include prosecutors, investigators, peace officers, and taxpayer money. This is unfair, as you don’t have access to the same resources. I want to help level the playing field by fighting aggressively and ethically to preserve your rights. When the government charges you with a crime, it accuses you of breaking a law. My job is twofold: 1) to ensure the government follows its own laws when it tries to meet its burden to prove you guilty; and 2) to assert every possible defense afforded to you by law. The system works best when the defense attorney works zealously to ensure the courts and prosecutors play by the rules.. As a criminal defense attorney, I defend my clients zealously and effectively. I use my understanding of the legal landscape to assert my clients’ constitutional rights both inside and outside the courtroom. My experience with the criminal justice system began with the 10th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office where I represented over 1,000 clients. I continued my career as a criminal defense attorney by working privately at a mid-sized firm in Anoka. I formed Repka Law, LLC in Saint Paul with the vision of using my legal knowledge, skills, and experience without the overhead costs of mid- to large-sized firms. This means you get big firm results for solo practitioner prices. Don’t take a chance with your defense. Hire the right defense attorney who understands the system and isn’t afraid to fight for your rights.

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.

Brian M. Marsden is an experienced trial lawyer. For over 23 years he has successfully represented clients accused of crimes ranging from drunk driving, drug trafficking, Internet crimes, sex crimes, forgery, embezzlement and murder. If a client is charged, Brian works tirelessly and aggressively on their defense.. It is our policy to handle our clients’ matters with as much discretion as possible to minimize the impact that an arrest or prosecution may have on their personal lives.. If you have a matter you would like to discuss, please call for a free initial consultation. All consultations are completely confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege.

Melvin R. Welch is the founder and managing partner of Welch Law Firm, focusing on criminal defense and trials, representing the accused from the time of investigation and continuing through the trial and the appeals process. Mr. Welch has practiced criminal law for over seven years, beginning his career as an appellate attorney before the Minnesota Courts of Appeal and continuing his practice as a Hennepin County Prosecutor. During his time as a prosecutor, he tried dozens of serious felony cases. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and the United States Federal Courts.During his career as a defense attorney, Mr. Welch has represented clients charged with a wide variety of crimes, ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanor offenses, including: assault, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, drug offenses, prostitution, white collar crime, fraud, theft, DWI, and juvenile crimes. He also represents convicted persons in probation and parole violation hearings, postconviction hearings, sexual and predatory offender registration hearings and appeals, and appeal to the Minnesota Courts of Appeal.

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 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.

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.

After earning my Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, I founded Kennedy Criminal Defense, PLLC, in 2012. Before attending law school, I studied at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I earned a B.A. in English.. Prior to becoming an attorney, I dedicated my life to working to improve the lives of diverse groups of people by working for non-profit organizations.. I assisted survivors of domestic violence as an advocate in the community and the courtroom.  I was Program Director at a residential chemical dependency treatment center for women who struggled courageously with the disease of addiction. While working to support women in their struggle with addiction, I also threw my heart and soul into supporting victims of sex trafficking, as well as women with co-occuring disorders such as PTSD and Major Depression.. I have extensive experience in fundraising for myriad non-profit organizations such as The Minnesota AIDS Project; The Minneapolis Crisis Nursery; The Special Olympics; Minnesota Public Radio; and the National Organization for Women.. I have extensive experience working in the courtroom. I am driven to serve members of the lower middle class and low income communities through the legal process, as members of these communities are not only disproportionately brought into contact with the legal system. But are typically underrepresented once there as well.. The mission of Kennedy Criminal Defense is to provide high quality legal representation to people for whom typical legal fees are prohibitive, yet who have just enough income or assets to effectively disqualify them from eligibility for the services of the public defender.. I believe without reservation, that every person (whether that person makes a one time mistake or a pattern of ongoing interactions with the criminal justice system) has a right to a fair trial during which the State must prove guilt beyond all reasonable doubt.. A person's past mistakes should neither define his future, nor the size of his wallet the quality of his legal counsel.. To that end, it is my promise that Kennedy Criminal Defense, PLLC, will provide every client with thorough, ethical, aggressive and compassionate legal representation. All you need to do to get started is to call for a half hour consultation, which will be provided at absolutely no cost to you.. It would be my pleasure to meet with you and help you get you back to what really matters - living your life with purpose.

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.

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