David John Sjoberg

I was facing two counts of domestic assault in Anoka County — charges that carried potential jail time, a domestic assault conviction on my record, loss of federal firearm rights, and serious implications for a custody matter involving my daughter. I needed someone who would fight, not just manage m...y case toward a plea. David Sjoberg did exactly that. From the beginning David was thorough, strategic, and honest with me about both the risks and the strengths of my situation. He filed a motion in limine that successfully blocked prejudicial prior incident evidence from reaching the jury. He identified critical inconsistencies across three separate recorded statements made by the alleged victim that the prosecution had apparently never examined carefully. He analyzed body camera footage from two deputies and found statements by the arresting officers themselves that directly supported the defense. When the prosecution attempted to use video metadata to challenge a key piece of evidence, David was prepared with a targeted evidentiary argument that limited what unqualified witnesses could tell the jury. He tried the case to a jury. Not guilty on both counts. The judge dismissed a related probation violation charge. Complete victory. What distinguished David was his preparation. He knew the body camera timestamps, the statement inconsistencies, and the evidentiary issues cold. He was ready for the prosecution's arguments before they made them. In a system where defendants are often pressured toward plea deals regardless of the facts, David took the time to understand what actually happened, built a defense that reflected the truth, and trusted a jury with it. If you are facing criminal charges in Anoka County and you want an attorney who will genuinely fight for you, David Sjoberg is who you want.

Sjoberg is a lazy lawyer. Does not have enough people staffed to help you whatsoever. One other secretary who is not a paralegal. He is in court most of the time losing cases, and then doesn't return messages or phone calls. Charges low rates to get you in but has zero thought or planning into t...he defense. Also he is a lot heavier than the picture shows. Would not recommend. Incompetent, condescending, and a blunderbuss of a person.