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

No misconduct found

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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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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

100% SATISFIED!!

Mr. Ambrose has proven himself to be the most hard working and honest attorney that I have ever met. He was knowledgeable in the legal process and guided us every step of the way, keeping us informed at all times. He quickly took the legal steps necessary to prevent my "down time" into extending ove...r the weekend. We were treated with respect and never felt criticized or judged. He was professional and always responded quickly. So happy that we found and hired Robert Ambrose!

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI/ warrant

A few years ago, I was pulled over for a broken taillight which resulted in a DUI offense. My Driver's License was revoked and I then had moved out of state. Later on, I looked into clearing this mess up only to find out there was a bench warrant for my arrest and some hefty fines to pay. I was a...lso now living in Los Angeles and this needed to take place at the courthouse in Minnesota. They also wanted me to appear in person with a chance of being taking into custody. I knew next to nothing about how I was supposed to handle the matter and really despaired the whole situation. I searched for attorneys in the area and based on good reviews, so I decided to try Robert Ambrose. I gave him a call (on a weekend). He answered promptly, ascertained the facts of the situation and advised me of the next steps to take. To make a long story short, I hired him the following Monday and was very happy with both his manner and the results obtained in the end. He was able to get the charges waived, kept me informed during the process and was objective throughout. Never sugarcoating, nor exaggerating expectations to press me into a particular course of action. He has helped to regain my driving privileges and clear my name, all without spending any time in jail. I’d highly recommend Robert Ambrose to anyone in a bad situation.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Robert is great.

Robert was fantastic. He got me the best possible deal for my circumstances. I was dealing with a possession charges and he was able to get me a continuance for dismissa, aka the best possible outcome. He was very timely with all email and text responses. He was always friendly and respectful with my... situation.

Posted by Dave Adams | April 19, 2016 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A great experience with the best outcome!!

My driver's license was suspended over a series of miscues and mistakes between my insurance company and DVS that I couldn't fix on my own -- despite several attempts. I contacted Mr. Ambrose on a Monday. He said he would contact DVS and find out what the situation was and what we could do to get ...the situation sorted out. By Thursday my license was reinstated! He accomplished in two days what I had spent months trying to fix! Where most lawyers would do everything to get hired and start billing the client, Mr. Ambrose was willing to look into the case to see where it was going to go before he even asked for a dime! It's not often you see the words "lawyer" and "helpful" in the same sentence these days, but Mr. Ambrose truly helped clear up an issue that would have had a major impact on my entire life! I cannot thank him enough! I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Ambrose and will tell anyone and everyone to contact him first when they're in a bind!

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Robert Henry Ambrose's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Dreger

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

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Cody Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

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

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Brian Schenk

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Budke

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

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"Bob is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Justin Duffy

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

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"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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Leverson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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

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Coley Grostyan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Schiks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 20

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David Jacobsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

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Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

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Cole Hickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

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Kevin Sieben

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 18

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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

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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

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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

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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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