The criminal justice system forces one individual to defend themself against the entire might of the State of Minnesota. I want you to know that you do not need to stand alone. My name is Baxter Zaiger and I am a criminal defense attorney licensed in the State of Minnesota. I graduated cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in December of 2018. While in law school, I was an editor for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review, law clerk at a criminal defense firm, and teacher to first year law students. My passion for criminal defense goes beyond representing people through the justice system, I believe in educating my clients so that they know what to expect when it comes to court proceedings as well as engaging with law enforcement.
Before attending law school, I gradutated from the University of Minnesota where I studied political science as well as economics. I was also the president of the Economic Student Organization where we focused on pairing students with Fortune 500 Internships. I also had the great opportunity of creating a scholarship for economic students who showed the most "GRIT."
Outside of the law I enjoying going on walks with my wife and dog, fishing, and watching movies. I am also an avid college wrestling fan.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2019 | 12/17/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Assistant Public Defender | State Of Minnesota Board Of Public Defense | 2020 - Present |
Law Clerk to the Honorable Sarah S. West | Fourth Judicial District Court | 2019 - 2020 |
Law Clerk | Brandt Criminal Defense | 2017 - 2019 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Hennepin County Bar Association | N/A | 2018 - Present |
Ramsey County Bar Association | N/A | 2018 - Present |
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2018 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | N/A | 2017 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law | N/A | 2018 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Coffee Chats | Experience in the Criminal Justice System | 2020 |
Danielle Peden, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 31, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Baxter is an exceptionally, passionate attorney. He is willing to fight for his clients and acts in their best interests. Baxter takes his role seriously and understands the importance a criminal charge is to those accused as well as the impact it can have on their lives.
Matthew Bakke, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Baxter is an exemplary attorney with a great understanding of criminal law. I would have no hesitation referring anyone to him that is dealing with the criminal justice system.