F Clayton Tyler

F Clayton Tyler

4.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

TriTech Office Center, 331 Second Avenue South #230, Minneapolis, MN

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1992
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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 46 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1979

Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1992

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F. Clayton Tyler

TriTech Office Center, 331 Second Avenue South #230, Minneapolis, MN, 55401-2220

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F Clayton Tyler's Reviews

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21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vaaj J | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer!!!!......NOT!

If you're looking for a lawyer that doesnt talk the talk, be there when you need, honestly reassure you that things will work out, and take the time to really get to know you.......look elsewhere. I'll keep this short and to the points. This all in hindsight and reflecting through my ordeal. - Faci...ng felony charges so naturally scared and looking for guidance. - Initial meet - right away he boasted about beating 2 federal cases w/in 6mths. He also called his "contacts" and left multiple messages, for them to get back to him asap. Asked who my judge was. Told him who it was...got the "Oh really?!? Judge is good friend of mine. Known for years now". - Was sold the feeling that this lawyer will really listen to my story and do all he can for me. - NOPE! In the 2 yrs that my case lasted and +15k paid to him he met with me only 2 other times. Numerous attempts to meet with him but always told by secretary "Clayton is busy meeting other clients" or "He's in court". - prosecuters offered plea deal. He says don't take deal. Assured me he can get better deal but I'll have to take straight guilty plea. - At sentencing...not a single word out of his mouth asking for leniency or attempt to ask. - if there was any behind the scenes negotiations I was never told about them. - judge hands down my sentence. He's shocked that I didn't get the 8+ yrs. How was I able to get such a short sentence?!?! - during those 2 yrs I did what I had to do (rehab, court ordered classes, community volunteering, etc), meet w/ prosecuters on my own with no guidance from my "lawyer". Maybe if he'd taken time to meet more he would've seen who i am. Its obvious the judge saw! This guy just wants your money.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

all charges dismissed!!

F Clayton Tyler was amazing! I had 3 charges against me. felony flee, disorderly, and blocking traffic. The police were trying to charge me with the worst one, felony flee. F Clayton Tyler had the judge dismiss all charges. Not only did he save me from having a felony on my record. He was always avai...lable to talk to me when I needed to discuss my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a extremely great defense lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Disappearing Artist

I retained Ms. F Clayton back in 2005 for a Drug & Gun charge. For I was young and reckless back then. Anyways Mr.Taylor talk to me via a phone call then a face to face while I was still incarcerated in a county jail, with up most certainty that he could beat my case and or get me off the hook with ...less than minimal criminal damages. I retained Mr. Taylor for a pretty nice fee.. Upon our first consultation he recommended me, "More so Advised me" to tell a PSI a specific story. 'Come to find out it was the worst thing I could of done for myself, seeing as he pretty much had me admit guilt before I even seen a court room' & I only found this out after I had fired Mr. Taylor and retained someone else. I'll never forget how friendly he was and his appearance to be genuinely concerned and caring. He new everyone in the jail by first name in the jail and seemed to be a big dog in the legal circle.. He took my retainers fee and I was never able to get in contact with him again. He would show up right before court proceedings and his whole demeanor about how simple my case was change. It now wad a high profile case, "he didn't know how serious it was, because he didn't have the "WHOLE" file prior to speaking with me". Of course he was going to require more money.. I got rite of him and hired a lawyer friend of the family. Now I must admit, when I was able to get in front of Mr. F Clayton again and explained my dissatisfaction. He did return half my retainers fee on the condition that I be billed directly to my new lawyer I had hired. All in all I would never step in a court room with him as my legal defense.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015

EASY

Working with F Clayton Tyler was easy. Why easy? I came to him with a DWI case, gave him the facts, and he took care of the rest. I showed up for court, had accurate representation, and he was able to reduce my DWI to a Careless Driving. I didn't have to jump through hoops, spend hours of needless ti...me on it, and the end result was still positive. It was nice to have everything taken care of so I could go on living my life while F Clayton Tyler did the rest.

Posted by Fran | April 28, 2015

Clayton is a great lawyer

I got arrested for DWI, Clayton was strongly recommended to me. If you get arrested for a DWI You want the best attorney you can get, this would be Clayton. I found out with DWI laws you are guilty until proven innocent. I blew .087 and never had a DWI. I was never hand cuffed and my car was not ...towed, yet they filled 4 charges against me. Clayton got three of the charges dismissed and a Stay of adjudication for the DWI. Clayton is a very knowledgeable lawyer with years of experience. Clayton is the lawyer you want on side if you have to go to court. I know this would not have turned out the way it did with out having Clayton as my attorney.

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Ryan Garry

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Clayton is an excellent lawyer and person, and I have seen him acquit clients with "not guilty" verdicts in state court as well as federal court. He is an excellent trial lawyer."

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Bruce Rivers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Tyler exemplifies the best of best. His integrity, tenacity, and experience make him the respected lawyer he is. As a fellow criminal defense lawyer I highly endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1992.

Suspension issued in MN, 1992

updated on 04/28/2015

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

F’s comment:

“I was suspended for failing to pay my personal and employee taxes in a timely manner. However if you read the opinion I feel it was a favorable opinion of myself as an attorney.”

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Board Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, Minnesota State Bar Association

Work Experience

1984 - Present

President, F. Clayton Tyler PA

Associations

2014 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2013 - Present

Federal Criminal Justice Panel

Minnesota panel rep

Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers

President

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers

Member

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Minnesota Urban League

Chairman

Education

1979

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Augsburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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