Michael James Brandt

Michael James Brandt

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Anoka, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 210, Anoka, MN

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

33 years | 4,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

33 years | 500 cases

30%
Domestic Violence 20%

33 years | 300 cases

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

33 years | 1,000 cases

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

33 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 31 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1994

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Brandt Criminal Defense

2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 210, Anoka, MN, 55303

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Michael James Brandt's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

Mike did a tremendous job. I got myself into a situation that I never thought would happen to me in a million years. He took the time out of his Saturday to explain everything to me. Good people can go through tough times and I was lucky enough to have him on my side to get the result I wanted. Would... highly recommend working with Mike. He can explain anything to you like you're 5!

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recomend

I unexpectedly found myself in a position of an unjust criminal accusation. Mike Brandt’s firm was recommended by a couple of sources, so I contacted them. I was given professional, wise, and compassionate direction throughout the process. All my questions and concerns were welcome and addressed in ...a very timely manner, even to addressing the emotional toll this was taking on me. Mike, and his assistant Jenna, were very professional, approachable and accommodating. A few days before the trial, the charges were dismissed. I highly recommend working with Mike Brandt.

Posted by Michael | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Happy Client

I appreciate the time spent listening to my issue. Mike listened closely and asked detailed questions that were fair and to the point. He called back within less than 24 hours to tell me he would represent me and how we should move forward with my case. After my case was dismissed, Mike said it was a... pleasure working with me, that he hoped he never had to see me again but would be there for me if needed in the future. Mike is a very professional and classy attorney who I highly recommend.

Posted by Cindy | May 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best Defensive Attorney in Anoka County

Mike Brandt and his staff are the BEST. Kind and caring in a difficult time. Very easy to talk with, prompt responses to questions and or concerns. Easy accessible via phone, email, office. Very reasonable cost to represent me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Posted by Melissa | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Melissa costillo

My lawyer was is an excellent lawyer and his assistant is wonderful to he met every need with my case

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Michael James Brandt's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Sherry

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Brandt is well respected by judges, attorneys, court staff and professional colleagues. He has earned an excellent reputation as a smart, well-prepared and effective attorney. I have known Mike a long time, and I would gladly refer to him with confidence that he would do an outstanding job."

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Glen Kotten

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Other

"Mike is a great senior criminal defense lawyer. He was very helpful in assisting me with a probation question I had for one of my clients."

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Jessica Birken

Unknown lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mike is one of the most engaging, approachable and talented criminal defense attorney's I've had the privilege to work for. He's very likable and is able to explain difficult concepts in plain language. I've learned many lessons from Mike over the years. Mike is hands down, my go-to call whenever a friend or client is in need of defense work. I highly recommend Mike."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Brandt Criminal Defense

2003 - 2005

Partner, Jasper and Brandt, PLLC

1999 - 2003

Associate, Allan H. Caplan & Associates

1994 - 1999

Assistant Public Defender, 10th Judicial District Public Defenders

Associations

2008 - Present

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice

Member

2003 - Present

Anoka County Bar Association

Treasurer

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Treasurer

1999 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Education

1994

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Expert on Criminal Law

“Expert” for criminal law questions

2012

47th Annual Criminal Justice Institute

Dirty Dozen - ETG Testing

2008

DWI Seminar

DWI Defense

2008

43rd Annual Criminal Justice Institute

Shultz Issues with the Intoxilyzer 5000

Publications

2013

Minnesota CLE DWI Deskbook- Evidence Chapter

Languages

English

Spanish

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