Arneson & Geffen, Former Prosecutor Fighting For YOU! Proven Results! $0 Initial Consultation. 612-260-7826Aggressive, Experienced and Affordable Criminal Defense Attorneys fighting for you. $0 ConsultationMinnesota Criminal and DWI Defense Lawyer. Over 21 years of experience. Free Initial Consultation.
I have been practicing criminal law for over 22 years. I began my career as a prosecutor and used the experience I gained to aggressively defend those accused of a crime.
My philosphy is that everyone is entitled to excellent representation no matter what type of charge they are facing. I handle all cases from serious felonies to petty misdemeanors.
Named Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Minnesota!
Named Top 100 Trial Attorney in Minnesota!
Named "Rising Star" by Minnesota Law & Politics!
"Superb" rating with AVVO!
Successfully Defended Thousands of Criminal Defense Clients!
Proven Results!
Practice areas
Dedicated to defending persons accused of all crimes, including felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor offenses.
25 years
25 years
Languages spoken
English
Arneson & Geffen
333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 405
Minneapolis, MN, 55401-1370
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 1997 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 70 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 DWI Attorneys in Minnesota | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2013 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Minnesota | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2013 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Minnesota | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
Criminal Defense | Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services | 2012 |
Criminal Defense | Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services | 2011 |
Criminal Defense | Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services | 2010 |
Crimianl Defense | Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services | 2009 |
Rising Star | Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine | 2004 |
Rising Sar | Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine | 2004 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2004 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2003 |
rising star | Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine | 2003 |
Rising Star | Minnestoa Law and Politics | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Arneson & Geffen | 2008 - 2012 |
Attorney | Arneson & Associates | 2001 - 2008 |
Associate Attorney | Meshbesher Law Office | 1999 - 2001 |
Prosecuting Attorney | Rajkowski Hansmeier | 1997 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2010 - Present |
Hennepin County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2011 |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2010 - 2011 |
Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2010 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Minnesota State Bar Association | Urine Testing in DWI Cases | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Criminal Justice Institue | DWI Testing | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Painter | State dismissed case at trial |
State v. Mogendi | Trial Verdict, Not Guilty |
State v. Aurzada | Trial Verdict, Not Guilty |
State v. Martinez | Case Dismissed |
State v. Berreth | Case Dismissed, License Revocation Rescinded |
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Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
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A top notch attorney who has great knowledge of the law. I endorse this lawyer.
Gerald Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a highly knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in the area of criminal and DWI law. His reputation is A+. He zealously represents his clients to the highest degree. I give him my full endorsement
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
A top notch attorney who has great knowledge of the law. I endorse this lawyer.
Gerald Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a highly knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in the area of criminal and DWI law. His reputation is A+. He zealously represents his clients to the highest degree. I give him my full endorsement
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
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I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Ethan Meaney, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Max Keller, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a skilled practitioner who knows the system and the judges. He is often seen in courts across the State. I give him my full endorsement.
Kenneth LaBore, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arneson is a well known and respected Criminal and DUI/DWI attorney in Minnesota.
Douglas Kans, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mark is very experienced in the area of criminal defense and is a zealous and diligent advocate for his clients.
Todd Kenyon, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark and I see each other in court state wide. I love discussing legal issues with him because he is an excellent lawyer! It is such a luxury in this day and age to work with and deal with a great lawyer like Mark!
Maury Beaulier, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 28, 2012
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Mark is an excellent, aggressive and thorough lawyer. I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Ring, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arneson stays on top of the cutting edge issues and always conscientiously represents his clients, getting results that most often would not have been possible without his work. I recommend him to anyone who needs criminal help at affordable, reasonable fee rates. Jeff Ring-Attorney
Daniel Le, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mark because he has incredible integrity to go along with his excellent legal skills to make sure his clients are represented to the highest degree. Mark is simply a incredible person who is also a phenomenal attorney.
Todd Peterson, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arneson has extensive experience defending criminal cases. He is well known and respected in the legal community.
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