I hired Mark in October for a DWI charge and he was fabulous to work with. I made a huge mistake, but he was very compassionate about helping me to rectify it. He answered all of my questions and guided me through the process which I never could have navigated on my own. I was pleased with the outcome he helped to negotiate for me, and I’m so grateful that I chose to hire him. His fee was extremely fair and reasonable as well. I would definitely recommend Mark!
Mark was great from the minute we spoke on the phone. He walked me through the process and I learned alot as well. I hope I’m never in trouble again but if I am I have mark on speed dial. He’sa great lawyer and a great person.
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 26 years. I began my career as a prosecutor and used the experience I gained to aggressively defend those accused of a crime.Â
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!
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A Pleasure to Work With!
I hired Mark in October for a DWI charge and he was fabulous to work with. I made a huge mistake, but he was very compassionate about helping me to rectify it. He answered all of my questions and guided me through the process which I never could have navigated on my own. I was pleased with the outcome he helped to negotiate for me, and I’m so grateful that I chose to hire him. His fee was extremely fair and reasonable as well. I would definitely recommend Mark!
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Posted by Zivan | February 13, 2020
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Owner
Mark was great from the minute we spoke on the phone. He walked me through the process and I learned alot as well. I hope I’m never in trouble again but if I am I have mark on speed dial. He’sa great lawyer and a great person.
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2023
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Solid
Best possible outcome for my situation. Most impressive. Knew the rope’s like a gymnast
Posted by Josh | December 9, 2022
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Amazing
I contacted him at the last second and he was right there, ready to go! He definitely puts in work to make sure that you will get the best outcome of your situation. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Taylor | December 29, 2021
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Responsive & Professional
Mark helped me through one of the hardest situations I have ever been through. He was highly responsive, kept me in the loop and apprised of all the details in my case. Most importantly he worked out a resolution that was in my best interest. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Posted by Kjell | September 27, 2021
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A fair, honest and effective lawyer
Mark was kind, patient, fair and always took time to hear me. He didn’t make big promises but rather clearly laid out the realities of my situation and then rolled up his sleeves and worked hard to find the best possible outcome for me. My case was in Scott county and he was well acquainted with the prosecutors and judges there as well as those in surrounding counties. I appreciate Marks honesty, kind manner and depth of knowledge, I could not have managed this without him.
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Posted by Ashley | September 16, 2020
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Best lawyer!
First I wanna start by thanking mark for his hard work and dedication. I was looking at doing 73+ months in prison but thanks to him I only did 50 days of house arrest he got me a very good deal communication was great, he worked out some payments with me, and the outcome was phenomenal I totally recommend him.
Posted by Mike | July 27, 2020
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Highly recommended.
I would recommend Mark without hesitation. We was honest, polite and professional. He would always answer my emails or texts in a timely manner. He is well respected with the prosecuting attorneys. He was able to get my charges dropped.
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2020
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Excellent service
Mark was very knowledgeable and helpful with everything. He responded in a quick manner and provided the highest quality service. Highly recommend him
Posted by Colt | June 21, 2020
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Top notch
Mark helped get me the best possible outcome for my case. He always stayed in contact and always explained my options thoroughly. I appreciate your service Mark thanks a lot
Posted by Aaron | March 16, 2020
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Best Lawyer in Minnesota
I was arrested for my 5th DWI in my lifetime. During this process my mother was very sick until Mark went to bat for me did everything you could call checked up on me he was not only my word he became a very close Confidant. He went to bat for me on numerous occasions during this process my mother passed away. He got everything I asked for and more from the attorneys and had my back during the whole process and kept in contact. He also help me with my fees and was understanding about my situation. I would highly recommend Mark for your attorney reasons and purposes he is the best lawyer in the state of Minnesota. Not only a great lawyer but a great person. I would highly recommend you go with Mark he will go to bat for you and do anything possible for the best possible result.
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Posted by Daniel | December 4, 2019
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Great lawyer
Contacted Mark through email and he called me within minutes. From there we went over my case. I hired him and he took over from there. He was able to get charges dropped to a lower charge. Would recommend Mark to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2019
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Great Experience
Mark was an amazing attorney and worth every penny. He cares about his clients and will go above and beyond to help them get the best outcome possible.
Posted by Mitchell | November 17, 2019
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Excellent Attorney for DUI / DWI charges
Mark was very serious with my case from the start and helped bring down my charges . I would recommend him to anyone with any type of case but specifically for DUI or DWI charges he was very good for that . I had another attorney previously on the same case and he didn’t think we could make anything happen and I talked with mark and he said what I wanted to hear and I ended up hiring him and using him and we had Great Results that would not have been able to be done with the old attorney
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Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2019
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Great Representation
Mark was both efficient and timely. I had to hire him at the last minute and he did very well and made a very difficult situation much easier. I hope to never be in a situation needing him again, but if I were, there would be no doubt that I’d hired him.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019
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Great Attorney and wonderful individual
I never thought I will be needed an attorney before, but hired Mark Arneson to help us with a citation which ended up in court. Mark’s expertise and reassurance offered great emotional support to our family. Mark was cool and confident. Mark ensured the best possible outcome to relieve us from the stressful times.
Thanks, so much Mark!!
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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018
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Man of his word!
When I got my dwi I was uncertain what would happen next. I contacted many lawyers and came across Mark. He explained the necessary steps and told me he could bring the charges down to a careless driving. He always did a great job explaining the legal process and answering questions I had. And guess what? He stayed true to his word and the charges were reduced. I always felt like Mark was in my corner and I'm 100% sure he will be in yours.
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Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2018
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Need more like him
Mark is an absolute MUST consult if you are facing criminal charges. While others lawyers were trying to sell me on their resumes and/or create fear in me to justify their overpriced fee, Mark took the time to get to know me as a human being and then gave me an honest unbiased consultation about my case. Talking to Mark is like talking to a friend, and he is in the business because he truly enjoys helping people. He stays true to his philosophy of affordable representation as well. He's not cheap (no lawyer really is though) but the fee he quoted me was very reasonable and he is willing to work with you if you cant pay it all upfront. I desperately needed this too since I foolishly paid 2k to another lawyer for next to nothing and other life events that drained my bank account.
Anyway, after two long and absolutely free meetings with Mark I was all but certain I was going to hire him. The only reason I didn't is because I ended talking to one final lawyer who's fee saved me even more money. Now, I wouldn't recommend making a decision on a lawyer base on fee alone, but as someone who was almost on the brink of bankruptcy I needed to stop the bleeding and take the best offer I could get. Only time will tell if this was a wise move by me.
Regardless of my decision, I highly recommend Mark. There are very few like him in the business and if you want high quality representation for a fair price he is your guy.
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Posted by Dawn | November 16, 2018
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Thank You!
Mark is an awesome lawyer! Always kept me in the loop about my case. Made sure I understood what was happening and took the time to fully explain answers to my questions!
Posted by Jason | October 29, 2018
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DUI client
Mark was great! I was pulled over for swerving and charged with a dui. Not only did Mark get my charges dropped down to a lane change failure rather than a dui, he made it feel like I should have been doing more since he literally took care of everything in perfectly good order from day 1 paperwork, to the day we saw the judge. Couldn’t have been happier with Marks professionalism and ability to make sure the law was on my side! I would highly recommend Mark, he will make you feel like you’re his only client, it’s comforting...
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Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 10
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"
Criminal defense Attorney | May 05
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 04
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!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 20
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"
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 18
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."