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Derek Anthony Patrin

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I was born and raised on the East Side of St. Paul, MN in a large family.  I was the oldest of seven kids, and eventually became the first person in my extended or close family to go to law school.  I spend most of my time working on cases, but in my spare time I am a musician in a cover band.  Playing in the band is a great way to let go of some of the stress caused by working hard all week trying to help people keep their lives in order by defending them in court.  The work I do is demanding b

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Practice areas

  1. DUI and DWI: 95%

    My work has been recognized in the legal community and I am well-respected by judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense lawyers. My focus is on finding solutions for every DWI client's situation, whether it be trying to beat the case outright, get penalties reduced, or provide support and guidance.

    18 years, 2,500 cases

  2. Appeals: 5%

    I have handled numerous appeals to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court. Most notably, I argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court twice regarding the discovery and analysis of the Intoxilyzer 5000 source code.

    18 years, 30 cases

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MNAuthorized to practice199904/04/2017
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2016
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
Super LawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2015
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
Super LawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
Rising StarMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2013
Worldwide Who's WhoWho's Who Legal2012
Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2012
Special AchievementMinnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2011
Attorney of the YearMinnesota Lawyer2011
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2011
Rising StarMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2011
Rising StarMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2008
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2008
Rising StarMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2007
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2007
Rising StarMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2005
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2005
Work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerMeaney & Patrin, P.A.2005 - Present
AssociateGerald Miller & Associates2001 - 2005
Solo PractitionerDerek A. Patrin, Attorney at Law2000 - 2001
AssociateRider Bennett Law Firm1999 - 2000
Summer AssociateKalina, Wills, Woods & Thompson1998 - 1999
Student AttorneyUniversity Of Minnesota Law School - Civil Practice Clinic1997 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Minnesota DWI AttorneysMember2013 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member2013 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2013 - Present
Anoka County Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
Worldwide Who's WhoLifetime Member2006 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, 10th District Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School AlumniMember1999 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationAttorney Member1999 - Present
Minnesota Justice FoundationVolunteer Attorney2000 - 2001
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re: Source Code Evidentiary Hearings in Criminal MattersSplit decision
In re: Source Code Evidentiary Hearings in Implied Consent MattersSplit decision
State of Minnesota v. Dale Underdahl & Timothy BrunnerWon at the Minnesota Supreme Court
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Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Minnesota LitigatorAfter more than five years, Source Code Challenge may be near the end2011
Prior Lake AmericanDWI defense may appeal Intoxilyzer ruling2011
Minnesota Public RadioHearing lays groundwork for case challenging Intoxilyzer2010
Shakopee Valley NewsDWI machine drama to be decided in county courtroom2010
Pioneer PressBreath-test ruling jeopardizes thousands of state DWI cases2009
Star TribuneLegal basis of breath test challenged2009
Wisconsin Law JournalMinn. high court decision is a blow to Intoxilyzer2009
Bench & Bar of MinnesotaTips & Traps: Late Night DWI Consultations2005
Education
School nameMajorDegreeGraduated
University of Minnesota Law SchoolLawJD - Juris Doctor1998
University of MinnesotaInternational Relations, Chinese Language and LiteratureBA - Bachelor of Arts1996
NanKai UniversityChinese LanguageSummer Study Abroad Program1990
Speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
John Hines Talk ShowInterview Re: State v. Bernard Decision2014
Saturday Night with Esme MurphyInterview Re: Missouri v. McNeely Decision2013
Consolidated Source Code HearingHearing lays groundwork for case challenging Intoxilyzer2010

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Robert August Lengeling

Robert Lengeling, Federal crime Attorney
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Derek is a true professional and he takes a common sense approach in working with his clients. He is a very sound DUI attorney.

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William S Sherry

William Sherry, Criminal defense Attorney
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Derek Patrin 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 Derek a long time, and I would gladly refer to him with confidence that he would do an outstanding job.

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Contact

Meaney & Patrin, P.A.

4024 151st Ave NW
Andover, MN, 55304

Office (612) 333-3636
Mobile (612) 227-7533

http://www.dwiguys.com/

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