$ 275-275 per hour
Gerald Samuel Paulson
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Licensed in Minnesota for 40 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
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Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell and Associates, PLC
201 W Seventh Street, PO Box 668, Monticello, MN, 55362
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Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY FOR ANYTHING IMPORTANT!
Good at traffic tickets, but stinks at criminal. He took a case that he was not qualified to do, promised things never kept, said he would get others to help him and didn't. He never let the accused see anything until after the conviction. He opted for a judge instead of jury trial. I believe he was ...
Gerald Samuel Paulson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Paulson is a man of enormous legal experience. He served as a police officer and County Attorney before moving onto private practice. His years of experience show in his carefully contemplated approach to handling his client’s matters."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Tenth Judicial District Pro Bono Award, Minnesota State Bar Association
2002
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Volunteer Attorney Program Pro Bono Award, Central Minnesota Legal Services
Work Experience
2001 - 2013
Partner, Smith, Paulson O'Donnell and Associates
1995 - 2000
Associate, Gregory V Smith & Assoc.
1989 - 1995
Mahnomen County Attorney, Mahnomen County Minnesota
1987 - 1989
Assistant State's Attorney, Stutsman County North Dakota
1985 - 1987
Associate Attorney, Richard W. Olson and Associates
1976 - 1982
Police Officer, Moorhead Police Department
Associations
2012 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
1989 - 1995
Minnesota County Attorneys AssociationMember
Education
1985
University of North Dakota School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
Concordia College-Moorhead
BA - Bachelor of Arts