Robert Henry Ambrose

Robert Henry Ambrose

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime ... +2 more

120 South Sixth St #2050, Minneapolis, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2009

Authorized to Practice

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Ambrose Law Firm, PLLC

120 South Sixth St #2050, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

Ambrose Law Firm, PLLC

680 Commerce drive, Suite 271, Woodbury, MN, 55125

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Robert Henry Ambrose's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Lawyer in MINNEAPOLIS

To say that Mr. Robert Ambrose is Awe-inspiring, astonishing and fearsome lawyer, is an understatement! Robert is not only an intelligent, meticulous, brilliant, respectful, a great listener, a great judge of personality, the most caring and brilliant lawyer I found, but also a fantastic human bein...g, who truly cares about his clients, a man with compassion, has an amazing sense of justice, i.e. truth vs. lies. Mr. Ambrose has a quite unique approach to practicing law. Robert invites you in to his office, listens intently to your case, then makes an educated decision whether he accepts to help you or not. Robert does not accept every case, a sign of a great lawyer, it speaks volumes of integrity, in a world full of ambulance chasers and incompetent lawyers. The man has very high moral standards who cares about his community, and wants to dispense justice for his fellow-man/woman community. Bob is fair, he is a great humanitarian, does not assume anything, is very factual and highly impartial. In Bob's world, only facts speak, and Loudly. I came to Bob with an alleged Domestic Abuse case, which in today's world, as we all know, a man particularly (could be a woman) is 99% of the time guilty period, regardless! DA cases are very tricky because they are solely based on he said, she said statements. Bob very carefully listened, weighed the facts, looked me straight in the eye with his piercing eyes, and accepted my case. I had one condition, that I get my day in court, Bob made sure I did, he made 1000% sure I did. Bob always communicated my options clearly, he communicated all plea offers from the state, carefully explained all possible angles, and consequences, pro and con. Mr. Ambrose meticulously navigated that legal ship like the best of professional captains in very dark, murky and stormy waters of alleged abuse accusations, vindictiveness, and many many lies. Robert was brilliant, picked the facts with a toothpick, exposed all the glaring inconsistencies, and handled the trial as if he was the accused, a professional who safely but swiftly brought it to a just end. NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS.words you want to hear when you are fighting for your name, smeared character and life. If you want the best criminal lawyer in Minneapolis, a lawyer that cares, a lawyer that believes in you, and above all, a brilliant factual modern times Sherlock Holmes, hire Robert Ambrose. After all, he helped acquit me in one of the most difficult cases to win, a vindictive, riddled with lies Domestic Abuse he said she said case, Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!

Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wow!!! Could not have had a better experience...

Mr. Ambrose took my case and helped me get the absolute best outcome that I could get! He was available, answered all of my questions and explained what we could expect, options, and he knew the law and all the staff. Highly recommend. It's my hopes that by writing this review that others who need h...elp and want the best, get the best by hiring Mr. Ambrose to represent them :)

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I wouldn't go with anyone else

People make mistakes in life. I'm am so thankful that I can find someone like Robert to represent me. Robert was understanding, empathetic, straight forward, and honest about my situation. He didn't give me false hope and lead me to slaughter. He laid out the guidelines for me to get the best outcome... i could for my trial. We had open communication and he was trasparent in every step of the criminal process. He is trustful, involved, and overall a stand up individual. I talked to multiple lawyers before i got to Robert and they all left me uneasy whether from their ingenuine statements of concern or their promises of fixing my issue but not giving me any clear pathway to succeeding. Now, enough about Robert the person. Let's talk about what he did for me. I was charged with a 3rd dwi when i only had two. They took away my car and suspended my license for 3 years off of a clerical error. He did everything in his power to try and ensure that i wouldn't need to pay him 350 for my car to be released. Sadly it didn't work simply because of the limitations of the outsourcing of state prosecutors in Ramsey County. After all avenues were exhausted we then had to file a motion. I appreciate the effort he put in to save me any type of money because Dwi's are definitely not expensive. He was able to recommend courses of actions to give me the best chance of getting the least impactful sentence. After trial i truly believe i got the best offer for my situation and i don't believe i would have gotten it with anyone else. It's hard to find someone who is has great skill in their profession and ethical. Robert is one of those rare cases. I hope nothing but the best for his professional life and personal life. I hope that i will never get into my situation ever again, but my mind is at ease knowing that i have someone like Robert out there willing to fight for me.

Posted by Lisa | February 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Patient, kind and genuinely cares! Great results!

Bob is a good listener. I felt as though he had my best interest at heart. I received great results in my situation. I felt like I had a say and was involved with my process. Bob explains things in simple terms so you don't get lost in legal jargon. He takes the time to lay things out. Thanks, Bob!

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Not Even A Client

Robert responded to an inquiry and request in a matter of hours despite the fact he knew I would never be a client. As a man who takes great pride in his own customer service standards, I have to come here to say that any attorney that cares enough to help out someone he'll make no money on is defin...itely worth your time and investment. It's a matter of character, and after contacting hundreds of attorneys in the last month, I can, unequivocally, say that Robert has the highest character of anyone I've contacted so far. Character matters. If he were in my jurisdiction, he would've been hired immediately due to his responsiveness, tact, and understanding.

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Robert Henry Ambrose's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Dreger

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cody Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Ambrose for anyone in need of criminal defense representation."

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Brian Schenk

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Budke

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Justin Duffy

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ambrose is a skilled advocate who obtains great results for his clients no matter the circumstances."

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David Balmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Leverson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob consistently works hard for all of his clients in order to achieve the desired results. He is an excellent advocate."

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Benjamin Pardun

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ambrose is a valuable asset to the DWI defense community in Minnesota. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Gempeler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Bushnell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is a diligent and sincere advocate for his clients and is very thorough in helping them work through the complexities of DWI consequences. I definitely recommend him."

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Justin Terbeest

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Ambrose for some time and have referred a number of clients to him. I hold him in very high esteem and have received nothing but positive feedback from the clients who have sought his assistance. Based on my own conversations with him, as well as his reputation in the community, I know that his counsel, advice and trial advocacy skills are top notch. I would endorse Mr. Ambrose to anyone inquiring about his representation without a second thought."

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Judson Nichols

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Ambrose. He is knowledgable and thorough."

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Coley Grostyan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Schiks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Jacobsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Goldfine

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cole Hickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Sieben

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Edmunds

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Dreger

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cody Wright

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Foley

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Brian Schenk

Litigation lawyer

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Adam Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Budke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Duffy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Rudolph

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Sayler

Personal injury lawyer

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David Balmer

Criminal defense lawyer

Nicholas Robert Leverson headshot
Nicholas Leverson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Benjamin Pardun

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Gempeler

Criminal defense lawyer

Judson Anlauf Nichols headshot
Judson Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole Kettwick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lee Orwig

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Leunig

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Bushnell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Goldfine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Terbeest

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Ten Best Under 40, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

10 Best in MN - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Lead Counsel Rating, Thomson Reuters

2015

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2009

Achievement in Volunteer Public Service, Minnesota Justice Foundation

2009

Dean's List, William Mitchell College of Law

2008

Dean's List, William Mitchell College of Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Adjunct Professor - Law in Practice, Univeristy Of Minnesota Law School

2016 - Present

Adjunct Professor - Lawyering, Mitchell Hamline School of Law

2015 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Ambrose Law Firm, PLLC

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor - WRAP, William Mitchell College of Law

2012 - 2012

Adjunct Professor: Negotiation - Deals & Disputes, William Mitchell College of Law

2011 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Kans Law Firm, LLC

2011 - 2017

Moot Court Judge, University Of Minnesota Law School

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Ramsey County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2009 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. J.S.

Not Guilty Verdict on Sole Count of Theft

State v. J.P.

Not Guilty Verdicts on all counts - 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.

State v. Y.A.

Not Guilty Verdicts on All Three Charges

State v. A.M.

Disorderly Conduct Dismissed for Lack of Probable Cause

State v. T.B.

Acquittal

State v. D.S.

Complaint Dismissed: Stalking and Disorderly Conduct

State v. C.D.

DWI Charges Dismissed

State v. C.H.

Theft charges dismissed before trial.

State v. M.A.

State v. Q.L.

Continued for Dismissal

State v. Y.H.

Dismissed

M.H. v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Motion to rescind driver's license granted for insufficient basis to administer a PBT and lack of probable cause for arrest on suspicion of DWI. My client was able to get his CDL reinstated based on this outcome.

D.M. v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Motion to rescind driver's license revocation granted based on violation of client's right to counsel

State v. E.G.

Motion to suppress blood test granted based on violation of client's 4th Amendment right to be free from an unconstitutional search

State v. M.B.

Motion to suppress breath test granted based on violation of client's right to obtain an independent test.

State v. A.B.

Motion to dismiss granted for DWI Refusal Charge based on violation of client's right to counsel

State v. D.S.

Motion to dismiss granted for DWI Refusal Charge based on violation of client's right to counsel

State v. M.S.

Negotiated plea from Criminal Vehicular Operation to Careless Boating with no jail time to serve.

State v. D.S.

Firearm Charges Dismissed

State v. D.K.

Charges Continued for Dismissial for a DWI in a Commercial Vehicle

State v. B.E.

Trespass Charges Dismissed

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Education

2009

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Criminal Justice Institute

How to Start Your Own Criminal Defense Law Firm, If I Can Do It, You Can Do It

2015

Criminal Issues for Civil, Business, and Family Attorneys

When Criminal Law Darkens Your Client's Doorstep

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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