John Thomas Arechigo

John Thomas Arechigo

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

332 Minnesota St., Ste W1080, Saint Paul, MN

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Private attorney in downtown St. Paul, MN devoting 100% of practice to criminal defense related matters, including DWI/DUI, drug offenses, theft, assaults, sex crimes, and murder.

20 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Dakota for 18 years

State: North Dakota

Acquired: 2007

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2006

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Criminal Defense Attorney & Worker's Compensation Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka

332 Minnesota St., Ste W1080, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

Criminal Defense Attorney & Worker's Compensation Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka

509 Oak Ridge Way E, Suite #2, West Fargo, ND, 58078

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John Thomas Arechigo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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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.... After that the waiting game started. Bail he got me home and at little no cost. Then got my bail condition sorted shortly after to what help me and my full family. Come time for the first trial he helped me not to take some crap deal settling for a felony I didn't do so he continued to fight for me. The end result John got me out of so much trouble. And now I can move on with my life! You can count on him to explain the full process in detail. take all your calls night and day. And the fact I will never think twice to call him again. I mean I hope I never need to again. but you get what I'm saying!

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer

John is a great lawyer, the BEST Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Twin Cities, even Minnesota. He got my case dropped from a Felony charge to a Gross Misdemeanor with out even having to go to trial. He was only a phone call away when I ever had questions, and he always gave me a clear and honest answe...r; never leading me in the wrong direction. With never having a mark on my record, John fought for the correct outcome of our case from the day I contacted him, to give me the best results he could. John has been there for us in the final details even after the case was finished to make sure we had everything we needed to put this incident behind us. Thank you John for everything you did for our family, and fighting for the best outcome in our situation.

Posted by Tammy | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

We looked for the best, and found the best

We are Wisconsin residents whose son had numerous drug related charges in Minnesota. We are so thankful we were referred to Attorney Arechigo. He is very competent and achieved great results for our son. He was good about communicating with us so we always knew what was going on in the process and ...what to expect. He was professional, compassionate, and always had our son’s best interests in mind. We would highly recommend him.

John Arechigo

Replied last August 12, 2019

Thanks, Tammy. I was very happy to help and with out results. Hoping for the best moving forward.

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...e me feel comfortable, confident and prepared on my court days; I always knew what to expect, I was never surprised, and I felt good knowing I had the best possible outcome and could move on with my life knowing all the loose ends had been tied up. A year after the fact he helped me petition my judge to travel internationally (which would have been an obstacle given my probationary period). He handled this quickly, and kept me updated daily if necessary, I always had peace of mind knowing whatever I brought to John was being handled in a timely and adept manner. I would recommend him for his mastery of the law, his ability to navigate trying situations, his familiarity with the individual judges and lawyers in Minnesota, as well as his empathy and emotional intelligence.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

When your Life & Career are at stake - Trust John for Genuine, Reliable and Professional Support

After not having a satisfactory experience with my two former lawyers who I had hired for my Criminal case, I found John through Avvo. The authentic reviews attesting to his knowledge and success record helped me in trusting his ability to handle my case which had by now become unnecessarily complic...ated. To make matters worse, Im a foreign national on temporary visitor status so needed some who could handle the case without me making frequent trips to US. I'm extremely grateful to have met John and have him handle my case, he was able to get a favorable outcome, inspire of dealing with tough prosecution. John empathised with my situation, understood what was at stake, gave me the assurance that my case was in good hands. Above all he displayed superior confidence in his knowledge, ability and skills - which helped relieve my anxieties, especially after having gone through two former lawyers and spending time, money and losing peace of mind. I'd ardently recommend John to handle your criminal defense legal case, he is someone you can have full faith in to get you the best outcome, realistically possible. John - Thank you for everything!

John Arechigo

Replied last June 04, 2019

I was glad to have met you and very happy with our result. Best of luck moving forward.

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John Thomas Arechigo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Berman

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

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Nicholas Leverson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Budke

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jerome Porter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Arechigo is a zealous advocate who's integrity is never is question."

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Kristen Bullock

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arechigo does an excellent job for his clients. I highly recommend him for tough cases."

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Ernest Wiafe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Balmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cynthia Waldt

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Repka

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Robert Ambrose

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brian Glodosky

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Samuel Edmunds

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Stokka

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Brandon Lauer

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David Balmer

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Cynthia Waldt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Repka

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2010 - Present

Dakota County Criminal Defense Panel

Managing Attorney

2007 - Present

State Bar Association of North Dakota

Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - 2012

Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Stalking & Harassment

Conviction reversed by the Minnesota Supreme Court

Threats of Violence (Terroristic Threats)

Not Guilty Jury Verdict

Criminal Defamation

Statute Declared Unconstitutional

DWI Test Refusal

All charges dismissed

Criminal Defamation

Dismissed

3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Dismissed

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Education

2006

Hamline University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

12th Annual Suburban Hennepin County Prosecutors Association CLE Minnesota Criminal Defamation and Revenge Porn

2015

Minnesota’s Criminal Defamation Statute and Revenge Porn Minnesota’s Criminal Defamation Statute and Revenge Porn

Languages

English

Activity

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