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If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. You need to make sure that you understand exactly what you are being charged with and what is going to happen to you in the courtroom. All criminal charges are serious and carry the potential for serious consequences. Do not fight these charges alone.. My name is Christopher Stocke and I routinely represent clients arrested or charged with drunk driving (DWI / DUI) , drug crimes , assault as well as many other criminal offenses. I have the experience to represent any criminal defendant at the misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony level. I commonly assist clients with petitioning the court for an expungement, which is the sealing of their records for a criminal conviction in their past.. Serving clients throughout Lake Superior's North Shore and Eastern Minnesota since 2004.. As a criminal defense lawyer, it is my duty to aggressively fight to have my clients' rights upheld. I also assist my clients to make certain they retain all their options and I also strive to protect their best interests. It is possible to defend against criminal charges and get the charges reduced or dismissed. Don't assume that your only option is to plead guilty and take your chances.. The State of Minnesota has the burden of proving you guilty of the crime. I will take a hard look at the charges and the evidence gathered by the police and the prosecutor and will evaluate the merits of the case against you. It is extremely important that you have someone on your side when you have been charged of a crime.

Gerald K. Wallace practices in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and probate law. Mr. Wallace is located in downtown Duluth. He prides himself on caring and effective representation.. Gerald K. Wallace believes that the law is a service. He is here to listen to your needs and help you accomplish, negotiate, or litigate matters as the particular case requires.  He knows that contact with the legal system can be a difficult experience. That is why Mr. Wallace is dedicated to calm and confident representation.

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.

My practice focuses on representing ordinary people who have legal problems.  Currently I am a full-time public defender.  I represent indigent people who are accused of committing crimes.. Additionally, I represent childen who the government has removed from their home.  In these cases, I work toward solutions that either allow children to return home or to find a safe living situation.. In my arbitration matters, I handle financial industry cases.  I have acted as a panelist and a chairperson in various cases.. I am firmly committed to the concept of "equal justice under law."  The S.L.J. matter (along with the result obtained) demonstrates my commitment to this.  In S.L.J., the right to court appointed counsel would have been rendered meaningless had the court not enforced the government's obligation to compensate court appointed counsel.

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.

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.