Kirk Matthew Anderson

Criminal defense Attorney at Minneapolis, MN

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

50%

Mr. Anderson practices in all areas of criminal defense, such as DWIs, Assaults, Drugs and Sex Offenses, in Minnesota, Wisconsin and various Federal courts.

18 years
DUI and DWI

15%

18 years
Sex crime

15%

16 years
Appeals

10%

Mr. Anderson has handled appeals for over 15 years in various practice areas, criminal defense, civil forfeiture, family law, and civil disputes.

18 years
Federal crime

10%

15 years

Kirk M. Anderson is the founder of Anderson Law Firm, PLLC, and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense and appeals. Mr. Anderson has successfully defended criminal charges ranging from petty misdemeanors to felony level offenses in Minnesota, Wisconsin and United States District Court. He has litigated hundreds of civil disputes, and participated in more than 50 appeals.

Prior to his legal career, Mr. Anderson was a television reporter at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, MN, and Sports Director of KVSC-FM in St. Cloud, MN, where he was also the play-by-play announcer for the St. Cloud State University Men’s Hockey team.

In his spare time, Mr. Anderson enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, (having visited more than 20 countries), watching the Minnesota Vikings, coaching youth sports, brewing delicious beer, and participating in community baseball and football leagues.

Licensed for 18 years

State WI

Status Good Standing

Acquired 2010

Updated 11/10/2016

State MN

Status Authorized to Practice

Acquired 2004

Updated 01/24/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Kirk

Anderson Law Firm, PLLC

(952) 243-2142 Office

5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 700

Minneapolis, MN, 55416

kirkandersonlaw.com/

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Posted by Scott | May 18, 2020

Great Attorney

Mr. Anderson helped me out with a charge I received. Mr. Anderson was diligent and kept me informed each step of the way. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Arthur Martinez | November 17, 2016

Great Trial Lawyer

Mr. Anderson is an outstanding lawyer. I have worked with him on cases and he is a great co counsel.

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AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Anderson Law Firm, PLLC
2012 - Present

Attorney/Partner
Anderson & McCormick, PA
2011 - 2012

Attorney
Adkins & Anderson, Chartered
2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney
Westrick & McDowall Nix, PLLP
2005 - 2008

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Education

Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004

St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science
2000

Legal Cases

DWI Dropped and License Revocation Rescinded
DWI dismissed and Revocation Rescinded

State v. L.S.
Charge reduced to 4th Degree DWI (Misdemeanor) with no jail time

State v. J.G.
Case Dismissed

Associations

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice
Member
2021 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
MN State Ambassador
2015 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2008 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Minnesota Super Lawyers
2021

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
America's Top 100 Attorneys
2020

10 Best Attorneys
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney
America's Top 100 Attorneys
2019

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018

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Publications

Right to Counsel
Podcast
2020

Speaking Engagements

AAPDA CLE
DWI Field Sobriety Training
2018

MSCJ Monthly Meeting
Are Vehicle Exemptions applicable to Civil Forfeitures
2012

Attorney endorsements

Received (5)

Given (3)

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Jill Oleisky

Criminal defense Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Scott Lewis

Criminal defense Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Anderson is a great attorney. I have worked with him on several matters. He is always prepared and does a great job for his clients."

Barry Edwards

Criminal defense Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kirk is a smart, talented, and dedicated lawyer. I recommend him without any hesitation."

Anthony Grostyan

Criminal defense Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kirk is a fantastic criminal defense attorney who strongly advocates for his clients. I have worked with Kirk on several matters and have always been impressed by him. I have also referred clients to Kirk and have received nothing but positive feedback from my clients. I consider Kirk to be one of the top attorneys that I know."