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About Dea
Biography
In addition to lawyering, I am fascinated by forensic science, I love to travel, I am a novice photographer, and I enjoy rockclimbing.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
6 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Vermont for 2 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 5 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Location
Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLS
2640 Eagan Woods Drive, Suite 220, Eagan, MN, 55121
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Consultation
Courtney spoke with me nicely with dignity, respect and care for the issue I was concerned about. Her advice restored my hope and gave the strength to continue my day without overthinkjng if I violated my coninutation for dismal/unsupervised probation. Without doubt, I would recommend the servi...
Posted by Andrew | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Defending Attorney
Dea was able to explain the process and steps that we would need to take for my DUI in detail and ultimately strike a great deal with the prosecutor. She was able to help navigate me through a difficult insurance claim process also. All around great communication and knowledge in my circumstances alo...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hire Deanna Courtney for criminal law cases.
You hire a knowledgeable, responsive, and precise criminal lawyer when you retain Deanna Courtney. She successfully argued charges that were in a legal "gray area" to be removed. Please consider her first for your criminal defense case.
Dea Cortney's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dea has exceptional attention to detail, and it yields great results. Any client would be lucky to have her on their side."
"Dea is a fantastic attorney! She explains things well and is always willing to consult on cases. She is very knowledgeable and diligent in representing her clients."
"Dea is a great lawyer. She's knowledgeable, motivated, and aggressive."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dea is hardworking and dedicated and this work ethic leads to positive results for clients."
Alexander Hertogs
Criminal defense lawyer
Cassandra Bautista
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Publication
2023
Reader's Choice Award 2022 for Best Attorneys, SUN ThisWeek Newspaper's Burnsville/Eagan edition
2023
Minnesota's Best Readers Choice Award, Star Tribune
2022
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Publication
2022
Top Lawyers, Minnesota Monthly
2022
North Star Certification - 50+ pro-bono hours, MSBA
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
North Star Certification - 50+ pro-bono hours, MSBA
2020
Law School Public Service, Minnesota Justice Foundation
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller
2023 - 2025
Deputy State Attorney, State of Vermont, Bennington County State's Attorney's Office
2020 - 2023
Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC
2018 - 2020
Law Clerk, Sieben Edmunds Miller
Associations
2023 - Present
Bennington County Bar AssociationMember
2023 - Present
MSBA Criminal Law Section CouncilSecretary
2022 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationFinance and Planning Committee Member
2022 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors, Member at Large
2022 - Present
RCBA New Lawyers Section Board of DirectorsCLE Chair
2022 - Present
American Bar AssociationYLD National Conferences Team Member
2022 - Present
American Bar AssociationYLD Scholar
2022 - Present
American Bar AssociationYLD District Representative
2021 - Present
American Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Division - Delegate
2021 - Present
MSBA New Lawyers SectionPublication Committee Member
2021 - Present
MSBA Criminal Law Section CouncilLegislative Liaison
2020 - Present
American Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Division - Member
2020 - Present
Dakota County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2017 - Present
Minnesota Women LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2021 - 2022
RCBA New Lawyers Section Board of DirectorsOutreach Coordinator
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. R.E.
Acquittal
State v. K.S.
Expungement granted
P.O. vs. State of Minnesota
Firearm rights restored
I.F. vs. S.B.
HRO dismissed
J.B. v. Commissioner
vehicle returned
State v. M.V.
plead to lesser charge, no prison or jail time
State v. A.O.
plead to lesser charge
State v. K.S.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. K.S.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. K.S.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. K.S.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. T.M.
Dismissal
State v. T.C.
Continuance for dismissal
State v. L.H.
plead to lesser charge
State v. A.J.
Plead guilty to careless driving
State v. C.W.
Dismissal
State v. T.J.
plead to lesser charge
State v. M.K.
Dismissal
State v. K.C.
Expungement granted
State v. R.W.
Plead to petty misdemeanor; no license revocation
State v. K.K.
HRO dismissed
State v. Z.R.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. D.F.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. G.J.
Plead to misdemeanor
State v. B.M.
Stay of Imposition
State v. B.B.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. B.D.
Plead to petty misdemeanor; no license revocation
State v. T.M.
Plead to lesser speed, no license revocation
State v. J.G.
Plead guilty to careless driving
B.V. v. XXX
Order granted
State v. M.C.
DANCO lifted
State v. N.W.
plead to lesser charge
State v. J.B.
plead to lesser charge, no prison or jail time
State v. D.F.
Stay of adjudication on lesser charge
State v. G.L.
plead to lesser charge
State v. R.B.
SOA on 1 count, 3 counts dismissed, PV dismissed
State v. D.E.
portion of sentence vacated
S.B. v. XXX
Order granted
State v. M.H.
Expungement granted
State v. T.A.
plea to gross misdemeanor
State v. D.S.
Expungement granted
State v. A.J.
DANCO lifted
In re gun rights restoration petition of B.J.
Gun rights restoration
In re the firearm restoration petition of D.S.
Firearm rights restored
State v. A.J.
Dismissal
XXX v. J.A.
HRO dismissed
State v. T.O.
Felony to misdemeanor plea
State v. S.H.
Stay of Adjudication
State v. A.F.
expungement granted over DHS objection
State v. K.V.
Defendant's Motion for Discovery of the Source Code Granted
State v. T.H.
Defendant's Motion for Discovery of the Source Code Granted
State v. C.G.
Expungement
State v. K.G.
Expungement granted
Education
2020
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
Metropolitan State University
MA - Masters
2011
Metropolitan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Working Women in the Law
LAWS Working Women Alumni Panel
2023
RCBA New Lawyers Section CLE
Puff, Puff, Passed: What You Should Know About Minnesota's New Cannabis Laws
2023
DWI for the Non-Specialist
Handling the 2am DWI Call
2018
Hamline University Domestic Violence Conference
Mitchell Hamline Mobile Law Clinic
Publications
2023
Barrister (RCBA)
Making Your Way as a New Lawyer
2022
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
Do I Need Whiskey Plates?
2022
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
What Should I Know About Ignition Interlock Requirements
2021
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
How Do Traffic Violations Differ From Other Crimes?
2021
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
How DWI Affects Your Commercial Driver's License
2021
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
Loss and Restoration of Firearm Rights in Minnesota
2020
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
Driving in Excess of 100 MPH in Minnesota: What You Need to Know
2020
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
DANCO: What you need to know and how to get the DANCO dropped
2020
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
Minnesota Vehicle Forfeiture Laws - Ignition Interlock Exception
2020
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
Understanding Minnesota Marijuana Laws
2020
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
Traffic Ticket Enhancements: Understanding Endangering Persons or Property
2020
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
Criminal Expungements
2020
Attorney at Law Magazine
Dea Cortney Joins Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC’s Team of Attorneys
2019
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
I Was Just Arrested for a DWI - Now What?
2019
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
I Was Just Charged with my Second DWI - What Happens Now?
2019
Sieben Edmunds Miller Blog
I've Been Charged with a Third DWI - What Happens Now?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Was it legal to be arrested on a failure to appear warrant ?
26 Mar 2022
Q&A
What should I do? URGENT
22 Mar 2022
Q&A
How do I obtain information regarding my juvenile record?
15 Mar 2022
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Minnesota DWI: Ignition Interlock Requirements
07 Mar 2022
Legal Guide
"Whiskey Plates": Minnesota DWI License Plates
07 Mar 2022
Legal Guide
Loss and Restoration of Firearm Rights in Minnesota
22 Feb 2022