I may have driven through an extended school bus stop arm which was extended as I passed the bus. Much the same thing happened to my wife a year earlier! I'm not a scofflaw and have had little experience with police and the courts. I was worried and expected an immanent call from the police. On a referral from a friend of mine my wife had called Attny. Ohlenberg. Now I needed him. He explained to me that usually police don't know what has happened, it is their job to find out. He suggested what I might say if they did call and to call him regardless in a few days. That allayed some of my worry. I did call him again after a few days and he said since I had not received "the call," it was unlikely I would, which pretty much relieved all my worry. His experience and confidence were of great help to me. He was also genuinely interested in and we talked about my and my wife's travel plans, past and future to the Scandinavian countries. To conclude, when one is out their depth seek experienced and genuinely concerned council as I found Richard Ohlenberg to be.
I highly recommend Rich as a very competent and personable attorney
A friend referred me to Rich for a DUI situation. It was an extremely stressful experience to find myself in, and Rich helped guide me through the process in a very competent, helpful, and non-judgemental way. I always understood both my options as well as potential consequences. I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Richard P Ohlenberg served as Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the MSBA from 2016-17, and was actively involved with the Criminal Law Section for several years prior to becoming Chair. He also served on the Section's Executive Committee as the 2010-11 Criminal Law Section Treasurer. Mr. Ohlenberg is the principal of the Ohlenberg Law Office located in Prior Lake, MN. Mr. Ohlenberg also has a 2nd office located in St. Louis Park, MN. See addresses listed above.Â
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Mr. Ohlenberg has over 21 years of criminal defense experience and is licensed in both Minnesota federal and state courts. Mr. Ohlenberg has spoken at numerous Minnesota CLE seminars and was a featured speaker at the seminar entitled: "Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law" held on January 28, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Ohlenberg was a participant in the Minnesota Supreme Court's Criminal Justice Forum reviewing and recommending cost reduction proposals to the Court System chaired by Chief Justice Eric Magnuson (2008-09). Mr. Ohlenberg has been a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (MSCJ) since 2008, which is a group of criminal defense attorneys who meet monthly to discuss current topics in the area of criminal law.
Mr. Ohlenberg graduated in 1997 from the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, and also holds an MBA degree in finance from New York University's Stern School of Business, and a B.A. in economics from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Mr. Ohlenberg has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at Inver Hills Community College which is part of the MNSCU system for the fall of 2011 teaching "Investigative and Interviewing Techniques" and "Constitutional Law"
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My experience with Richard Ohlenberg
I may have driven through an extended school bus stop arm which was extended as I passed the bus. Much the same thing happened to my wife a year earlier! I'm not a scofflaw and have had little experience with police and the courts. I was worried and expected an immanent call from the police. On a referral from a friend of mine my wife had called Attny. Ohlenberg. Now I needed him. He explained to me that usually police don't know what has happened, it is their job to find out. He suggested what I might say if they did call and to call him regardless in a few days. That allayed some of my worry. I did call him again after a few days and he said since I had not received "the call," it was unlikely I would, which pretty much relieved all my worry. His experience and confidence were of great help to me. He was also genuinely interested in and we talked about my and my wife's travel plans, past and future to the Scandinavian countries. To conclude, when one is out their depth seek experienced and genuinely concerned council as I found Richard Ohlenberg to be.
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I highly recommend Rich as a very competent and personable attorney
A friend referred me to Rich for a DUI situation. It was an extremely stressful experience to find myself in, and Rich helped guide me through the process in a very competent, helpful, and non-judgemental way. I always understood both my options as well as potential consequences. I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Response from Richard OhlenbergSeptember 8, 2015
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Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rich Ohlenberg is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He is one of group of criminal defense lawyers that has been certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He passionately and vigorously defends his clients. He is always prepared and he is the consummate professional. I fully endorse Rich Ohlenberg."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rich Ohlenberg is well respected by judges, attorneys, court staff and professional colleagues. He has earned an excellent reputation as a smart, well-prepared and effective attorney. I have known Rich a long time, and I would gladly refer to him with confidence that he would do an outstanding job."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rich is a passionate criminal defense lawyer who is not afraid to take cases to trial. If you are looking for a serious lawyer who will fight your case, look no further."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a hard worker and I consult with him on many of my criminal law matters for his wisdom/advice. He is also down to earth and cares for his clients."