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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.
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Acquired: 2006
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332 Minnesota St., Ste W1080, Saint Paul, MN, 55101
509 Oak Ridge Way E, Suite #2, West Fargo, ND, 58078
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Posted by James | April 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Not cheap but that's not what you want in your corner
I had a little issue in life, that the law blown way out of proportion. I was arrested and they tired to charge me with Assault with a deadly weapon. My wife got a hold of John while I was in jail. Before even the bail hearing John had managed to get these charges changed, before I even spoke to him....
Posted by Raelynn | January 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Very Responsive and Very Concise
John helped me expunge and old case that needed to Erased from my criminal record. John was always available by phone , email, and even text to answers any questions and always got back to me with the requested information by in a timely manner. I am very appreciative of John now I can move on with m...
Posted by Steven | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Work performed
John is an amazing lawyer I can to him after being arrested and charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance in the 5th degree with looking at up to 10 years and $20,000 in fines. John was able to get one of the charges dismissed and the other a 5 year stay of adjudication w...
Thanks, Steven. It was nice working with you. Glad you're happy with the great outcome. Take care.
Posted by Stephen | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Thanks John
John Arechigo was able to explain the civil and criminal nature of a DWI / DUI to me in a way that was intelligible and made the painful process for me understandable. I was able to accept a plea agreement and avoid trial. is most likely the best criminal defense lawyer that Minnesota has to offe...
Posted by Hannah | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
An amazing lawyer to have on your team
John helped me handle a DUI case last summer, I found working with him to be extremely reassuring, I felt supported, listened to, cared for, and like I fully got to explore my options and move forward towards the best direction after my accident. He helped me to make the best of a bad situation, mad...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arechigo does an excellent job for his clients. I highly recommend him for tough cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney John Arechigo is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He has a good understanding of the law and has the ability to make difficult cases look easy because of his exceptional understanding and interpretation of the law. I had the privilege of working with him on a case and he was very knowledgeable and professional. His brilliant representation yielded the client a favorable outcome."
"Mr. Arechigo is a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer. I have witnessed his professionalism in, and out of, the courtroom. I fully endorse his legal counsel."
"John and I have worked as opposing counsel in the past and I have observed his work in court many times. John is a highly skilled trial lawyer and I endorse him."
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2019
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2015
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, Arechigo & Stokka, P.A.
2006 - 2007
Attorney, The Duggins Law Firm, LLC
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk, The Duggins Law Firm, LLC
2010 - Present
Dakota County Criminal Defense PanelManaging Attorney
2007 - Present
State Bar Association of North DakotaMember
2006 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
Member
2011 - 2012
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
Conviction reversed by the Minnesota Supreme Court
Not Guilty Jury Verdict
Statute Declared Unconstitutional
All charges dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
2006
Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2015
English
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