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As a criminal defense and injury attorney, I have represented hundreds of clients and in all stages of criminal proceedings, including jury trial and appeal.  I also help people with serious personal injuries recover money that fairly compensates them for their injury and pain.  My cases frequently result in reduced charges, dismissed charges, or a financial award.  In addition to an excellent outcome, I strive to ensure that my clients have the best possible experience under what is usually a stressful time.  Having served over two decades as a Reserve Officer in the United States Army, I understand committment.  If you think I can help you, call today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Criminal Defense Attorney Brockton D. Hunter proudly defends the rights of individuals in both state and federal courts. He has a strong background of providing powerful legal guidance to his clients, in and out of the courtroom. Clients who come to Brockton D. Hunter, P.A. can trust that their case will be handled with the highest level of professionalism. Since the firm's establishment, Attorney Hunter has been offering award-winning representation throughout Minnesota for clients facing a wide range of criminal matters.. Brockton D. Hunter P.A. is a Minneapolis-based criminal defense firm comprised of lawyers who fight to protect the rights of the accused. An experienced team, we have an intricate understanding of both state and federal laws. Our Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys have handled misdemeanor and felony cases of all sizes. We recognize that regardless of the charge someone is facing and whether it falls under state or federal jurisdiction, the matter is serious and personal. That is why we provide defense focused on our clients’ needs and work hard to protect their best interests.. At Brockton D. Hunter P.A., we are known for caring, passionate, and powerful legal defense that gets results. Our Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer cultivates relationships with clients, providing clear, dedicated counsel to help them through this challenging time. We are also seasoned trial attorneys who have secured many charge reductions, case dismissals, and not guilty verdicts, successfully protecting our clients’ rights, liberties, and futures. Brockton D. Hunter P.A. is ready to help you.

Mr. Benson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School.  He graduated with Honors from Iowa State University in 1993 having received a Bachelor's Degree as an English major and minors in Political Science and African American Studies.  Prior to starting his private practice with the opening of Kassius Benson Law, P.A., Mr. Benson worked as a full-time staff attorney in the Adult Trial Division of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia ("PDS") in Washington, D.C..

Kate is an associate attorney at Keegan Law Office. Kate discovered her passion for criminal defense through personal experiences and finds fulfillment in assisting clients navigate the criminal process. Prior to joining Keegan Law Office, Kate worked as an associate attorney at a Twin Cities law firm. There, she worked with clients facing a variety of state and federal criminal charges, including criminal sexual conduct, assault, murder, and drug offenses. Kate has prepared and helped conduct jury trials, which have resulted in an acquittal of Domestic Assault by Strangulation and a hung jury in a First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct case. Previously, she clerked at the United States Federal Defender’s office, as well as the Washington County Public Defender’s office. She is a member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

With offices in Bloomington and Faribault, James R. Chatto represents clients in Minneapolis/St Paul metropolitan area as well as Dakota, Dodge, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Rice, Scott, Steele, Waseca and all other Minnesota counties.. When you are arrested and have a criminal charge, you can work with a criminal defense attorney who will help you get back to living your life. James R. Chatto is an experienced criminal defense attorney committed to providing the highest level of criminal law representation.. Good people have bad things happen. You can overcome your legal issues with the help of Chatto Law. Mr. James Chatto will explain your rights clearly and make sure you know the judicial process. It may very well be that the evidence against you was unlawfully obtained by an illegal search, an illegal arrest, or an illegal interrogation and is subject to suppression.. Are you afraid of the cost of legal representation?. Most attorneys charge an hourly rate, plus a supplemental charge for phone calls, postage, photocopies and travel time. As a result, legal fees quickly exceed one’s budget.. As a criminal defense attorney in Minnesota, Chatto Law takes a different approach and charges a flat fee for each case. You will know up front the total cost of your defense. The price quoted covers all work expenses including investigation, legal research, and court appearances. There are no hidden costs. By paying a flat fee you will not feel the “meter is running” and thus resolve your case quickly which may be contrary to your long term best interests.. The firm’s philosophy is simple: All Adult and Juvenile criminal charges are vigorously defended within ethical bounds in order to obtain a favorable result that you deem fair.. Call for a free consultation.

Chris Cadem concentrates his practice on litigation matters in both civil and criminal cases. His experience includes numerous successful trials and appeals. Chris is also a contract attorney for the Otter Tail County District Court, where he performs work in juvenile delinquency cases, prosecutes appeals for termination of parental rights and other child protection cases, and appears in criminal proceedings as standby defense counsel.. Prior to forming Cadem Law Group, Chris practiced at a small Minnesota based law firm where he founded the firm's first civil litigation practice. Prior to that, he worked as the vice president and as legal counsel for an insurance agency located in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an intern lobbyist in Washington D.C. for Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts degree in both political science and psychology from the University of Minnesota Morris with Highest Distinction, where he was honored with the prestigious Scholar of the College Award and the Gieske Academic Award. He was also a Phi Kappa Phi honorary and presented independent research on the impact of social identity on voting behavior at the University of Minnesota Research Symposium and at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Kentucky.. Chris received his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. While a student there, Chris was in the Maynard Pirsig Appellate Advocacy Moot Court, where he was awarded honors and was recognized for his section's best appellate brief. He was also selected as a student director of the University of Minnesota Housing Law Clinic and to take part in the Kommerstad Center's Business Law Clinic. During his final year in school, Chris externed with the Honorable Richard H. Kyle of the United States District Court, District of Minnesota.. In his practice and personal life, Chris works diligently to have a positive influence in his community and on the lives of the people around him. Chris gives back to his community through multiple volunteer organizations. He is currently an officer of the Fergus Falls Jaycees where he has served as president, vice president of membership, and treasurer. He is also currently the president of the Fergus Falls Lions, the secretary and treasurer of the Otter Tail County Bar Association, and an Ambassador for the Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce.. Chris currently resides in the lakes area with his wife, Elizabeth. In his spare time, he enjoys home renovation and improvement, biking, fishing, weight training, sailing, and woodworking, and has recently started work on a book and screenplay.

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.

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.

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.

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.