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Derek Anthony Patrin

Derek Anthony Patrin

7.6

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 95% DUI / DWI
    9 years
  • 5% Criminal Defense
    9 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (45 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Meaney & Patrin, P.A.
    20767 Aztec St NW
    Oak Grove, MN 55303
    612-333-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Chinese, Mandarin

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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5 star rating

“Excellent Strategy”

Posted by: brad, 2009-03-15 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Derek was very good at navigating the complexities of my DWI case. When things took a turn for the worse at a hearing, Derek bought us time and... more
5 star rating

“Derek Saved My Life”

Posted by: chwia002, 2008-11-24 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I owe Derek so much. Derek you know what you did for me. Thanks fir everything.
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Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement

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Ethan Patrick Meaney

Derek is one of the brightest minds in the area of DWI criminal defense. He has been at the forefront of major issues in the DWI arena and argued... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ethan Meaney , Eden Prairie (MN), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 11 years since Derek Anthony Patrin was first licensed to practice law in MN.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Meaney & Patrin, P.A. 2005–present
Attorney at Gerald Miller & Associates 2001–2005
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Minnesota Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998
University of Minnesota International Relations, Chinese Language and Literature BS - Bachelor of Science 1996

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2008
Rising Star Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Minnesota State Bar Association, 10th District Bar Association

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I got a DUI more than 10 years ago in MN.
Derek's answer: It's too bad that such an old incident is still causing you so much trouble! Obviously you are a... more
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Cases
Title:
Jason Jones v. Commissioner of Public Safety
Practice Area:
DUI / DWI
Outcome:
Published Appellate Decision Reversing Lower Court
Description:
I argued that my client was not given proper access to an attorney after being arrested for DWI in the middle of the night. After my client left a...

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