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Mission: To provide clients with effective and affordable representation when they are going through difficult times in their lives.. Education: Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University with honors.. Experience:  Before founding Nickell Law Firm, Elliott Nickell worked for a local non-profit representing the working poor in the Twin Cities in the areas of criminal law, family law, housing law, and civil law.  Prior to moving to the Twin Cities, Elliott Nickell lived in New York City with his wife, working in large scale litigation projects.. Bar Admissions:  Minnesota, California, Missouri, Kansas.. Professional Memberships:  Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Ramsey County Bar Association.

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Marc S. Berris is a partner in the Twin Cities law firm of Segal, Roston & Berris where he practices exclusively in the area of criminal defense in both trial and appellate courts throughout Minnesota.. Marc is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and a cum laude graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law, and is admitted to practice in all Minnesota state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.. While still a law student, Marc served as an intern in the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses. This experiences give Marc the ability to analyze cases from the prosecutor’s perspective, making him one of the most effective criminal defense attorneys in Minnesota.. Additionally, Marc is one of only a very small number of attorneys who maintains an active peace officer license.  This status allows Marc to attend the very same training programs as the officers who have arrested his clients, allowing him to cross-examine these witnesses in a way that only an “insider” can.  Marc has been certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing by the Minnesota State Patrol, and as a DataMaster DMT-G operator by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.  The DataMaster is the exclusive evidentiary breath test instrument used in the State of Minnesota, and Marc is the only defense attorney in the state to hold this certification.. Marc’s clients have included professional and collegiate athletes, pilots, doctors, lawyers, educators, child care providers, truck drivers, police officers and persons in nearly every other field of employment. Marc has successfully negotiated resolutions to thousands of criminal cases, and regularly wins both dismissals and acquittals for his clients. He has also successfully argued appellate cases before both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.. Marc is also one of just a small handful of lawyers with substantial experience representing firearms owners, both in connection with the defensive use of a firearm, and in challenging denials of pistol carry permits or transferee permits. He is an NRA-certified firearms instructor and board member of the Minnesota Association of Defensive Firearm Instructors (MADFI), a nonprofit organization created to train, certify and support firearms instructors who wish to conduct training for citizens seeking a Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol under the Minnesota Citizens’ Personal Protection Act of 2005.. Marc is a member of both the Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations and the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He is also a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, a 50-member, invite-only organization composed of the very best criminal defense lawyers from all throughout Minnesota.. Marc’s talent has been recognized by his peers. He has been repeatedly named a “SuperLawyer” and a “Top 40 Criminal SuperLawyer” by Minnesota Law and Politics, Mpls/St. Paul and Twin Cities Business magazines, a designation awarded to only five percent of all Minnesota lawyers.. In addition to his law practice, Marc is a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the William Mitchell College of Law, and for more than a dozen years served approximately 12 times a year as a Conciliation Court Referee in the Hennepin County Conciliation Court.  When he isn’t working – which isn’t too often – Marc enjoys hiking, mountain biking, cheering on the Minnesota Wild, riding his motorcycle, especially with the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, doing anything his wife and sons want to do, and serving his community as a volunteer firefighter.  (Yes, really.). If you have been charged with a crime, call Marc Berris at for a no-charge consultation about your case.

I defend people being accused of serious crimes including murder, assault, fraud, criminal sexual conduct, firearms and drug trafficking in state and federal courts across the nation.  Victories inlude not guilty verdicts and dismissals in criminal sexual conduct, murder, assault, burglary, controlled substance/drugs, robbery, firearm possession, prostitution and DWI cases.  I strive not only to get the best results in court for my clients, but to improve their lives as well by helping with any underlying issues that may exist such as addiction/alcoholism, anxiety, depression, anger management and a host of other issues that commonly plague defendants in the criminal justice system.. I am on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I am also a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. I am honored to be named to Super Lawyers annually.. I frequently lecture about trial skills and techniques and criminal defense strategies at law schools and continuing legal educatin seminars.  Other criminal defense lawyers frequently call me for advice and even hire me to do their trials. I am also a radio, newspaper and televison commentator - you may have heard me on 93X or KFAN.  I enjoy mentoring young lawyers and I feel grateful to protect the accused. If you or a loved one are accused of a crime, you can call me at for a free consultation.

Anthony Bushnell is the lawyer to call when you need help immediately. Whether answering questions for a driver in the middle of the night before testing for DWI or working quickly to get someone released from jail, Mr. Bushnell is available 24/7 and ready to go to work. In the courtroom, he takes command of the situation and stands up for the rights of his clients. Ready to aggressively challenge the state to put its case to the test at trial, he has completed numerous criminal jury trials and bench trials and handled hundreds of cases in pre-trial stage. Mr. Bushnell has argued cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals, including getting an order against his client thrown out because the opposing party didn't give his client fair notice of the action. He is also an experienced civil trial attorney and handles many litigation matters including orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. He practices in Minnesota state courts and in Federal Court for the District of Minnesota.. In addition to defending people in court, Mr. Bushnell handles expungement of criminal records for people who need a record sealed because they are denied employment or otherwise hurt by it, and can also help people with expunging Department of Human Services (DHS) records.. Trial practice has been a passion for Mr. Bushnell for nearly 20 years, reflected in all of his college and law school training. He received his legal education at the University of Minnesota Law School, which is consistently ranked among the top 20 law schools in the United States. He graduated with honors in 2005 and was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar that same year.. During college, he was consistently recognized for his outstanding skills in trial advocacy. He earned a number of awards at national and local tournaments for his skill as an attorney in college mock trial, and participated in the national tournament each year he competed. During the last year of college and for three years prior to attending law school, Mr. Bushnell worked in several law firms and gained a wide variety of experience with legal practice and procedure. He enthusiastically plays strategy games of all kinds and enjoys finding a tough challenger in chess.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Bushnell has also served as a board member and vice-president of the Minnesota Chapter of Christian Legal Society, and has volunteered his time at the Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid clinic. Mr. Bushnell makes a priority to spend time talking about the practice of law with students enrolled in law school, including serving as an adjunct Lawyering Program Instructor at the University of Minnesota Law School for the 2009-2010 class year. He also teaches the entire criminal and traffic code to students in law enforcement training as adjunct faculty at The University of Northwestern - Saint Paul.

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.

Carson J. Heefner is an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Carson has handled thoudands of cases over the course of his career, ranging from minor traffic violations to murder. In addition, Carson has handled over 60 appeals to both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.. Carson has been instrumental in arguing and defining bail laws in the State of Minnesota. Many defense lawyers use the cases he had argued in formulating bail arguments throughout the State of Minnesota. In addition, he argued a very important case before the Minnesota Supreme Court, wherein the Court agreed that public safety alone cannot justify bail in any case, whether dwi or murder.. Carson also successfully argued In both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court that a  DNR officer must obtain a warrant before entering into a private ice fishing house.. Moreover, Carson successfully argued before the Supreme Court that the "automatic companion" rule as it pertains to searches under the Fourth Amendment is unconstitutional.. Carson is a tough, smart and creative defense lawyer who will fight not only for your rights, but a favorable outcome of your case. Whether it be through plea negotiations or trial, Carson has the experience you need. He knows the vast majority of judges and prosecutors in the Twin Cities, and even beyond, which makes quite a difference when dealing with defending those accused of criminal conduct. Whether your case ends with a plea or a trial, Carson will be there every step of the way. He will use his vast skills to get you the best possible result.

We handle all types of criminal cases, child protection cases, delinquencies, professional license revocations, and DHS maltreatment hearings.  We also practice family law.  One of the main aspects of my practice revolves around children.  Whether it is a child making an allegation against an adult or child in need of protection from an abusive adult, we handle cases that require us to see situations from all angles. Because we have worked on "both sides" of any case involving child abuse allegations, we are able to better protect our clients.  Thirteen years of experience in these cases has forged relationships with experts and professionals that can assist us in cracking the case.  When I am not practicing this intense area of law, I am challenging myself with hot yoga where the room is heated to over 100 degrees! Achieving balance in a hot room in contorted postures has honed my focus to stay cool when things get heated up in the courtroom.  Groshek Law has a team of professionals ready to assist.  We employ four lawyers and one paralegal to provide you with excellent service.  Every case in my office has two lawyers working on it to make sure every aspect of your case is deconstructed and every challenge and argument is unearthed.  We also provide compassionate cousel, knowing that the legal issues are not the only thing at play; going through a court case is emotionally demanding and depleting.  We are here to guide you through!

Michael Colich has practiced criminal law for over 30 years, spending his first seven years in practice as a Hennepin County Prosecutor. In those seven years, he tried more than 90 felony cases. Of those cases, he lost only one. In 1984, he formed Colich & Associates, now one of the most highly regarded criminal defense firms in Minnesota. Mr. Colich has tried more than 600 criminal cases throughout Minnesota and the United States. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and the United States Federal Courts.

Attorney Erica Davis is the managing attorney at The Davis Law Firm. She practices primarily criminal defense. She is licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota and the Federal District Courtof Minnesota.. Prior to opening The Davis Law Firm, Erica Davis was an attorney at a small local law firm that focused its practice on immigration law. While at that firm, she primarily represented Spanish-speaking clients in criminal matters, many of whom also had immigration concerns which added an additional layer of complexity to their criminal cases.. While in law school at the University of Minnesota Law School, Erica served as the President of the Federal Bar Association student chapter for two years and taught LL.M. legal writing. She was also an Articles Editor of the Journal of International Law. Before law school, Erica lived and worked in Hiroshima, Japan for four years.. Erica received her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College. While at Mount Holyoke, she studied abroad in Chile and the Dominican Republic. Erica was also the recipient of the Mildred L. Sanderson Prize for Excellence in Mathematics. Before college, she was an AFS exchange student in Dieppe, France for a year. Erica has been a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities since 2012.. Bar Admissions:. State Bar of Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Languages:. Spanish, French and conversational Japanese. Memberships & Professional Development:. Warren E. Burger InnofCourt Minnesota Women Lawyers Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association Federal Bar Association of Minnesota – Law School Outreach Committee Adjunct instructor of Legal Writing, University of Minnesota Law School, 2013-2015, 2016-present. Education:. University of Minnesota Law School, Juris Doctor, magna cum laude Mount Holyoke College, Bachelor of Arts. Publications & Speaking Events:. The Rise of Gestational Surrogacy and the Pressing Need for International Regulation, Student Note, the Minnesota Journal of International Law Vol. 21-1, p. 120,Winter 2012. MSBA - Children and the Law Section CLE - Children Coming Across the Border – How Minnesota State Court Proceedings Can Affect Their Immigration Status – Co-presenter - 2014. MN CLE Webcast– How Immigration Status Can Affect Family Court Proceedings – The Intersection of Family and Immigration law – Co-presenter - 2014. Hennepin County CLE - UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN AND STATE COURT PROCEEDINGS – The Intersection of Juvenile Law and Immigration Law – Co-presenter – 2015. Mock trial coach for Latino Lawyer Camp – June 2016. Abogada Erica Davis es la abogada que dirige la firma The Davis Law Firm. Ella practica principalmente en la defensa criminal. Ella tiene licencia para practicar en el Estado de Minnesota y en la Corte del Distrito Federal de Minnesota.. Antes de abrir The Davis Law Firm, Erica Davis fue abogada en una pequeña firma local de abogados que concentraba sus practicas en la ley de inmigración. Durante su tiempo en esa firma, ella representaba principalmente clientes que hablaban español en asuntos criminales, muchos de los cuales que también tienen preocupaciones sobre inmigración y eso añade una capa adicional compleja a sus casos criminales.. Durante la escuela de leyes en la Universidad de Minnesota Escuela de Leyes, Erica sirvió como Presidente de la Asociación de la Barra Federal capitulo de estudiantes por dos años y enseño LL.M. escritura legal. Ella también fue Editora de Artículos para el papel de Ley Internacional. Antes de la escuela de leyes, Erica vivió y trabajo en Hiroshima, Japón por cuatro años.. Erica recibió su Bachillerato en Artes en Relaciones Internacionales con un menor en Matemáticas del Colegio de Mount Holyoke. Durante sus estudios en Mount Holyoke, ella estudio en el extranjero en Chile y en la Republica Dominicana. Erica también recibió el premio de Mildred L. Sanderson por Excelencia en Matemáticas. Antes del colegio, ella fue estudiante AFS de intercambio en Dieppe, Francia por un año. Erica ha sido una Hermana Grande (Big Sister) con Big Brothers Big Sisters de los Twin Cities desde 2012.. Admisión a la Barra:. Barra del Estado de Minnesota. U.S. Corte del Distrito, Distrito de Minnesota. Lenguajes:. Español, Francés, y conversación en Japonés. Miembro y Desarrollo Profesional:. Warren E. Burger Inn de la Corte. Mujeres Abogadas de Minnesota. Asociación de la Barra Hispana de Minnesota. Asociación de la Barra de Minnesota. Barra de la Asociación Federal de Minnesota – Escuela de Leyes Comité de Alcance. Instructora Adjunta de Escritura Legal, Universidad de Minnesota Escuela de Leyes, 2013 2015, 2016 al presente.. Educación:. Universidad de Minnesota Escuela de Leyes, Juris Doctor, magna cum laude. Colegio de Mount Holyoke, Bachiller en Artes. Publicaciones y Eventos Oratorios:. El Aumento de Gestaciones Delegadas y la Demandante Necesidad por Regulaciones Internacional, Nota de Estudiante, el papel de Minnesota de Ley Internacional Vol. 21-1, p. 120, Invierno 2012. MSBA – Niños y la Ley Sección CLE – Niños Viniendo a Través de la Frontera – Como los Procedimientos de la Corte del Estado de Minnesota Puede Afectar su Estado de Inmigración – Co-presentante – 2014. MN CLE Transmisión en la internet- Como Estado Inmigratorio Puede Afectar Procedimientos en la Corte Familiar- La Intersección de Familia y ley de Inmigración- Co- presentante- 2014. Condado de Hennepin CLE – NIÑOS ESTRANGEROS QUE NO SON ACOMPAÑADOS Y PROCEDIMIENTOS DE LA CORTE DEL ESTADO – La intersección de la Ley Juvenil y ley de Inmigración – Co-presentante – 2015

Stephen Foertsch is a criminal defense attorney at Bruno Law.  Stephen has quickly become a well-known criminal defense attorney throughout Minnesota, known for his thorough and thoughtful defense of his clients and his personable presence in front of a jury.  He has deftly and effectively defended all levels of charges, from complex financial crimes and highly publicized murder charges, to annoying traffic tickets.  Stephen prides himself on working hard for his clients, finding holes in government cases that are invisible to others while empathizing with his client’s situation.. “I enjoy being, and I try hard to be, that person, who is there for you—on your team—when it feels dire, when you’re in a corner and you need someone to help you through a difficult, potentially life-changing situation,” says Stephen.  “I feel for my clients, and that helps me fight for them.  Most of my clients are normal people, like me, who are accused of something, maybe for the first time.  If it’s the first or the fifteenth time, whenever you face criminal charges and the full force of the State or Federal government, it can be incredibly daunting and intimidating.  We work hard, through our team of lawyers—who are some of the best there are—our forensic experts, and our relationships, to shift the balance of power back in our client’s favor.”  He says, “Our team is second to none.”  Stephen credits his success to, “Sammi and Brooks, parents who taught me to work hard, and the mentoring of amazing judges and lawyers who propped me up on their shoulders.”. Stephen joined Bruno Law after over three years as the lead the criminal defense attorney for a reputable Minnesota law firm.  Prior to that, Stephen clerked for the Honorable William H. Koch in Hennepin County.  He has taught continuing legal education classes on jury selection, he has a monthly column in the Bench and Bar Magazing, and he has been published in the Hennepin Lawyer magazine.  Stephen is active in organizations, such as the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Warren Burger Inn of Court, Minnesota State Bar Association, and the Stearns County Bar Association, as well as his local Rotary and BNI.. Stephen graduated from William Mitchell College of Law, where he was awarded the William H. Thompson Award for Professionalism and was selected to compete nationally in moot court and mock trial competitions.  Stephen clerked full-time throughout law school and still graduated early.  He says, “I also managed to get Sammi to date me, which was a monumental feat on its own.”  Prior to law school, Stephen graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, where he was a captain of the football team.. In his free time, Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife, Samantha, their son, Brooks, and their dog, Penny Sue.

After years of working in the construction field pouring concrete and witnessing friends get the short end of the stick in the judicial system, he decided to go to law school.  Now Wyatt is able to give honest affordable help to those that have been charged with a crime.

An Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney fighting for the rights of his clients.

Attorney Dana T. Kinsella earned his Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law in 2010 after graduating from Saint John’s University with a B.S. in Political Science and Vocal Performance as well as a Minor in Philosophy. While in law school, Attorney Kinsella was a Certified Student Attorney for the Carver County and Ramsey County Public Defender’s Offices.. In 2011, he joined the law firm of Gerald Miller, PA, a Minneapolis-based DWI and Criminal Defense firm. In 2013, Mr. Kinsella founded Kinsella Law, focusing on all variety of Criminal Defense matters. In November of 2016, Attorney Robert Foley and Attorney Dana Kinsella formed the law firm of Kinsella and Foley Defense, PLLC. Attorney Kinsella takes great pride in getting to know his clients as individuals and not just names on a file. He continues to zealously advocate for his client’s rights.. He understands that a mistake or two does not define a person and that everyone deserves another chance. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Kinsella enjoys spending time with his wife and their Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Winston. He also enjoys kickboxing, hunting/fishing and karaoke whenever he gets the opportunity.

Ryan Christian Else is a criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Brockton D. Hunter P.A. A proud father of two beautiful girls, Ryan has dedicated his life to serving his family, clients, community and nation. Ryan has represented clients across the state of Minnesota on charges ranging from DWI/DUI to Murder in First Degree. His aggressive approach has earned him a reputation as an attorney who will do what it takes to fight for his clients’ rights. Ryan served in the Army National Guard, in the historic 2/135 Infantry Battalion of the 34th Infantry Division, “Red Bulls,” from 1998 to 2006, reaching the rank of Sergeant. He was deployed to Kosovo in 2003 and 2004. Ryan went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from American University in Washington D.C. with a B.S. in International Relations. In May 2011, he graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law where he served as President of the Military Law Society and clerked for Brock Hunter.. As of September 2014, Ryan is one of only about 1,300 attorneys nationally, and less than ten practicing in Minnesota, to successfully complete Gerry Spence’s nationally renowned Trial Lawyers College. The Trial Lawyers College trains a select group of the nation’s top trial lawyers as “warriors who have the courage to become a real person first, and who then have the heart to fight for justice in their own passionate voice.” Ryan currently contributes to the Trial Lawyers College as a member of the Ranch Club.