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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

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.

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.

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.

Duffy Defense was founded with one thing in mind, the client. Founder Alec Duffy grew up in a small town where access to attorneys was limited. The number of cases outpaced the means of the public defender, and private attorneys were few and far between. This backlog served to impact one class of people — the criminal defendant. But this is not just a small town phenomena that happened years ago. It is a current issue to communities all around the country. With limited time, defendants are unable to make informed decisions about their cases, and attorneys are unable to properly review the State’s evidence to file motions or negotiate resolution. In other words, backlog in the public system did not serve to benefit the defendant.. But backlog does not only exist in the public sphere. Many private law firms experience this as well — growing beyond their means. The difference is, private attorneys have the power to control their work flow, the power to prevent backlog.. Here at Duffy Defense, we truly believe in accessible representation. Meaning, the client should have direct access to their attorney. We do not screen your calls. We do not direct our clients through paralegals or office assistants. We provide direct and accessible representation — guaranteed.

The criminal justice system forces one individual to defend themself against the entire might of the State of Minnesota. I want you to know that you do not need to stand alone. My name is Baxter Zaiger and I am a criminal defense attorney licensed in the State of Minnesota. I graduated cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in December of 2018. While in law school, I was an editor for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review, law clerk at a criminal defense firm, and teacher to first year law students. My passion for criminal defense goes beyond representing people through the justice system, I believe in educating my clients so that they know what to expect when it comes to court proceedings as well as engaging with law enforcement.. Before attending law school, I gradutated from the University of Minnesota where I studied political science as well as economics. I was also the president of the Economic Student Organization where we focused on pairing students with Fortune 500 Internships. I also had the great opportunity of creating a scholarship for economic students who showed the most "GRIT.". Outside of the law I enjoying going on walks with my wife and dog, fishing, and watching movies. I am also an avid college wrestling fan.

I am a trial lawyer and am certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Law Specialist. I am a Winona native and attended Winona Senior High School, Winona State University and the University of Minnesota Law School. I practiced with a national law firm in Minneapolis for several years before returning to Winona in 1988 and joining the law firm of Darby, Delano and Price. While with the firm, I tried a number of major felony cases, including robbery, narcotics, burglary, assault and criminal sexual conduct. In addition, I successfully represented many injured persons in accident and negligence cases. I left the firm in 1993 to enter government service with the Third Judicial District Public Defenders Office, where I served as Chief Trial Lawyer, handling serious felony trials across southern Minnesota. I left government service in 2003 to join with Michael J. Price and John Paul Plachecki to form the law firm of Price, McCluer and Plachecki.. I have been lead counsel in over 250 jury trials, including homicide, robbery, kidnapping, narcotics, criminal sexual conduct, burglary and assault.. Outside of legal practice, I served as a faculty member at Winona State University from 1988 to 2011. I am active in teaching traditional Japanese martial arts, and serve as counsel, officer and board member for several non-profit organizations.

Beau received his undergraduate degree at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a member of the Minnesota State and the Winona County Bar Associations.. Beau represents clients in criminal defense, DUI/DWI cases, family law, landlord/tenant disputes, debt collection, and real estate matters.. Beau is married and has four wonderful children. He enjoys playing and watching sports and is very active in the community. Beau has served as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Ready Set School and has served as President on the Board of Directors at the Winona Community Foundation. Also, he was a member of the Young Professionals of the Chamber of Commerce.

After working in a firm for the first four years out of law school, Candice opened her own law practice in Sparta, Wisconsin.  While she thoroughly enjoyed the six years she spent working across multiple counties and a wide range of legal areas, Candice sought and received a judicial appointment to complete a term as La Crosse County Circuit Court Branch 5 Judge.  Now that her term has concluded, Candice has returned to private practice with increased skill and knowledge to better serve her clients.

A 2024 Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine Top Lawyer selection, Attorney Bethany Rogers is a former prosecutor who specializes in Criminal Defense. With nineteen years of trial experience in the Superior, District, and Juvenile Courts of Massachusetts, Bethany Rogers has the knowledge and skill to handle any criminal matter. Her effective litigation of cases inside the courtroom, coupled with her ability to negotiate outside the courtroom, makes Attorney Rogers a skilled advocate for any situation.

Attorney Cusack began her career fighting for those who could not afford an attorney.  As a public defender, Attorney Cusack started in Barnstable County, then continued her advocacy in Middlesex County (Lowell) and ended up in Suffolk County.  In her tenure as a public defender, Attorney Cusack represented  indigent clients charged with life felonies in all phases of the court process-arraignment, bail hearings, suppression and violation of probation hearings, pretrial conferences, trials, and sentencing.