Jay Edward Carey

Jay Edward Carey

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Domestic Violence

80 S 8th St, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN

About Jay

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

DWI, License Revocation, and Vehicle Forfeiture

26 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

Assault, Domestic Assault, Drug Crimes, Gun Crimes, Property Crimes, Prostitution, and Traffic Offenses

26 years

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Speeding, No Insurance, Equipment Violations, Open Bottle, Illegal Turns, Driving after Withdrawal, etc.

26 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Carey Law Firm, LLC

80 S 8th St, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Jay Edward Carey's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Lawyer and Service

Jay is a very smart, intelligent and organized lawyer. He successfully downgraded my careless driving case to the best result I could have, during just 30-minute talk of hearing process. He is the most honest and straight forward lawyer I have contacted. Since I am not familiar with lots of ...legal terms and processes, he provided me more details and expressed his honest opinions even during free consultation. During hearing process, he negotiated offers back and forth, provided quick analysis and help me walk through the whole process. His over-10-year experience, Client-First service and honest opinions really won my trust. The only thing I regret is that I should have hired him earlier. Based on his knowledge and dedication, if I have had hired him earlier, I should have saved a lot of time and hassle. Jay is highly recommended.

Posted by Tommy | April 14, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Quality Legal Representation, Affordable Rate

I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to represent me. Jay is highly informed and communicates well. From day one, Jay was willing to answer all my questions, spending more than an hour with me during a free consultation. Since it was my first time dealing with a DWI, this made me feel mor...e comfortable and informed. He continued to explain things in an easy-to-understand way throughout each step of the process. He lowered the fees to make it affordable for me (four times less expensive than other representation I considered) and was willing to make a payment plan if need be. He represented me incredibly well in court. The judge even remarked that his statement was the best presentation of a DWI case they had seen in a while. The results were better than I had hoped for: we won the criminal case (DWI charges were reduced to Careless Driving), and won the civil case (my license revocation was rescinded, aka my license wasn’t taken away). I am grateful that now there is officially no DWI on my legal or driving record. Jay cares about his clients. He is human-centered and you can tell he does this work because he cares about his clients’ futures. Although I never wish any friends/family to be in a similar situation, if they were, I would recommend Jay whole-heartedly.

Posted by Bob | March 26, 2012 | DUI & DWI

great guy great lawyer

I usually do not do this, but I feel compelled to tell anyone who reads this how great it is to have a man like Jay Carey on your side when you find yourself in trouble with DUI problems. As most of you know, when you get a DUI, almost right away you will start getting mail from a ton of law firms. I... checked of few of them out as the letters came in the mail. I met with one attorney who wanted $4,500 dollars up front before he would do anything. I could not afford that. When I finally came across Jay's letter and called him, I was impressed with his calmness willingness to talk to me about my options before he even mentioned a fee. When I asked about his fees, I was stunned! They don't even compare to what the others demanded. I knew right away that this was the guy to represent me in court. He makes you feel like yours is the only case he has. He is very compassionate and very knowledgable. He has a way of explaining the law in ways that are easy to understand. He really does care about his clients as people. I can honestly say that I feel very lucky to have found him. This man was a Godsend to me. His fees are very manageable. If he is not able to take your call when you first call him, he will always return your call in a very timely manner. There is no downside to working with Jay on your side. I strongly urge anyone who needs the kind of help I needed to call the Jay Carey Law Firm. You will be glad you did. THANK YOU JAY! There is life after two DUI's in 6 months.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2012 | DUI & DWI

I would highly recommend Jay Carey for DWI/BWI Legal Representation

Jay was great. I hired him based on his strong educational background highlighted in a letter I received from him after I was arrested for boating while intoxicated. He gave me a free consultation on the phone, advising me not to hire an attorney until after I received the urine test results back fro...m the county. That was great advice, and after I received the test results back called Jay to hire him. He gave great advice throughout the process, represented me extremely well in the pre-trial hearing and in the end helped negotiate a misdemeanor down to a petty misdemeanor with no trial. I would recommend him to anyone who is charged with either a DWI or a BWI.His rates were extremely attractive, too, and he was both honest and sincere throughout.

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Jay Edward Carey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clay St. Clair

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jay is a smart and thorough advocate for his clients. He is meticulous in his analysis of the facts and carefully ensures that his clients' rights are protected no matter how difficult a given situation may be. I strongly recommend Jay to anyone in need of an aggressive and ethical criminal defense lawyer."

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Misty Fields

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is dedicated to providing outstanding representation for every client."

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Christian Peterson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Carey's knowledge and experience in the area of DWI/DUI make him an asset to his clients. If you are charged with DWI/DUI you can feel confident that he will get you the best result possible."

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Clay St. Clair

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2019

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers

2018

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DWI/DUI Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Top Contributor, Avvo

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2012

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2012

Top Contributor, Avvo

1997

Cum Laude, College of the Holy Cross

Work Experience

2006 - Present

President, Carey Law Firm, LLC

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Law Office of Charles F. Gegen

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Richard I. Diamond, P.A.

2000 - 2002

Attorney, Briggs & Morgan, P.A.

Associations

2018 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. J.H.

Court dismissed the case in its entirety, ruling that the traffic stop was unconstitutional because it was not supported by a reasonable, articulable suspicion of criminal activity.

State of Minnesota vs. D.G.

Charges reduced to Careless Driving, and client prevailed at the license revocation hearing. Client experienced only minimal interruption in work-related driving. Client has a clean record with respect to DWI.

State of Minnesota vs. E.E.

Prosecutor returned the forfeited vehicle to client's mother. Client received a stay of adjudication of guilt, meaning that client was not convicted of DWI. Client prevailed at the license revocation hearing and avoided one year of license cancellation.

State of Minnesota vs. D.S.

Charges reduced to Careless Driving, $300 fine, and sentence stayed for one year of probation to the court.

State of Minnesota vs. M.L.

Prosecutor returned the forfeited motorcycle to client. Charges reduced to misdemeanor Fourth Degree DWI. Client was sentenced to serve 18 actual days of house arrest. Client's license challenge is pending due to the ongoing source code litigation.

State of Minnesota vs. H.L.

Charges reduced to Carless Driving. Client was required to performed two days of community work service and pay a fine of $78. Client's license revocation challenge is pending due to the ongoing source code litigation.

State of Minnesota vs. S.M.

Charges reduced to Careless Driving. Client saved his unique job.

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Education

2000

Washington University School of Law in St. Louis

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1993

Benilde-St. Margaret's, St. Louis Park, MN

High School

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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