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Marie Celine Pacyga
also known as Marie Pacyga
About Marie
Biography
Marie Pacyga is a trial attorney at Pacyga Trial Lawyers with 15 years of experience in Minnesota courtrooms, representing clients in criminal defense and personal injury matters throughout the state.
Marie began her legal career as a judicial clerk, gaining a rare inside view of how judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys build and evaluate cases — a perspective that continues to shape her strategic approach to every matter she takes on. She earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul.
In criminal defense, Marie represents clients facing DWI, domestic assault, and drug charges, with a reputation for thorough trial preparation that often leads prosecutors to offer more favorable resolutions before a case ever reaches trial. Her results include full dismissals in serious cases and consistently strong outcomes for clients facing high-stakes charges.
That same trial-tested approach carries into her personal injury practice. Insurance companies negotiate differently with an attorney who has a proven record of taking cases in front of a jury — and Marie brings that leverage to every injury claim she handles, from auto accidents to more serious and catastrophic injury cases.
Clients describe Marie as calm, thorough, and relentlessly prepared, with a 5.0 rating built on real client outcomes. Whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table, her focus stays the same: understanding her client's full story and fighting for the best possible result.
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Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Ryan Pacyga Criminal Defense
860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite 175, Eagan, MN, 55121
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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Ken F | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Happy Client
As a 93X morning show listener and hearing Ryan Pacyga many times talk about cases he was representing I hired Pacyga Criminal Defense as I knew they were a group that actually cared about the outcome of a case. When I first talked to Marie I knew my choice was sound. Marie did a fantastic job repres...
Marie Pacyga
Replied last March 13, 2019Thanks for the feedback! We believed in your case from the start, and we're thrilled with the result. Take care going forward.
Posted by Danny | January 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic representation!
I could not be happier with the services provided by Marie and the rest of the arrestedMN team. They gave me wonderful representation and amazing results. I would recommend this team to anyone in the unfortunate case of needing them. The gave me immense comfort knowing I had them in my corner.
Marie Pacyga
Replied last January 26, 2019Danny! Thank you for the opportunity. We believe in you and wish you all the best in the future.
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
3rd Degree DUI
Marie Pacyga and her team were extremely knowledgeable and helpful during a time of stress and chaos. Getting a DUI with a BAC of .2 is a very scary thing. Especially having a career and 2 children. Marie and her firm deeply understand Ramsey County and how to work with them. They helped me with ...
Marie Pacyga
Replied last June 19, 2018Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words and recommendation. Making a difference is what its all about! Best of luck in the future.
Marie Celine Pacyga's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Marie is a very knowledgable and tenacious attorney who fights for her clients rights. I highly recommend her services in all criminal defense matters."
Thomas Leavitt
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2012 - 2014
JUDICIAL LAW CLERK, DAKOTA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
2010 - 2010
JUDICIAL EXTERN, MINNESOTA COURT OF APPEALS
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
MEMBER
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. JC
Domestic dismissed
In re 2019 SUBARU
Won client’s new car back
State v. M.G.
DWI - resolved as petty misdemeanor
DA V. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY
REVOCATION RESCINDED
State v. JD
4th DEGREE DWI DISMISSED
STATE V. MH
3d DEGREE DWI DISMISSED
K.B. et al v. One 2013 Ford
VEHICLE RETURNED AFTER FILING SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION
STATE V. M.T.
THIRD DEGREE DWI DISMISSED
STATE V J.B.
DWI CHARGES DISMISSED
STATE V. K.F.
CHARGES DISMISSED
D.S. V. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DWI REVOCATION RESCINDED
STATE V. G.B.C.
HARASSMENT CHARGE CONTINUED FOR DISMISSAL
STATE V. G.P.
NOT GUILTY
U.S. V. L.M.
DISMISSED
Education
2005
University of Minnesota
BA
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will a domestic violence stay on record ? If I dont plead guilty will the case get dismissed?
07 May 2019
Q&A
If my charges are dropped for a DUI do I still have to reinstate my license?
24 Apr 2019
Q&A
Can I get a Wisconsin driver's license if my Minnesota license was revoked. do I have to pay the reinstatement fee in Mn?
25 Apr 2019