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David John Risk
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Biography
David Risk has earned a reputation as an excellent criminal defense attorney through his aggressive representation of thousands of criminal defense clients. David began his career as a Public Defender in Ramsey County. David pursued private criminal defense in 2005. He joined Halberg Criminal Defense as a partner in 2013 and devotes half of his practice to DWI and Implied Consent cases. David is particularly skilled at finding novel legal issues and successfully litigating those issues. David's representation has delighted clients charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanor driving offenses to first-degree murder. Although many peers in the legal community would note his intellect as his outstanding quality, David's clients have an appreciation for the compassion that he shows them during difficult circumstances. David was the 2014 President of Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice as well as a Super Lawyer 2014-2018.
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Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Halberg Criminal Defense
7900 Xerxes Ave South, Suite 1700, Bloomington, MN, 55431
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Posted by Taneesha | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing, honest, caring and thorough
I've worked with Dave twice! My life could be totally different right now! He saved my life in more ways than one! I wouldn't trust anyone else with an criminal case other than Dave!!!
Posted by Adam | April 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Superb Lawyer
I was represented by Mr. Risk in a matter that thankfully didn't end up in court. I was very impressed by Mr. Risk's knowledge and an immediate game plan for defending my rights and innocence. I was innocent of the allegations against me and I have no doubt Mr. Risk's aggressive defense and game pl...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2010 | DUI & DWI
Great Attorney
Made me feel better about the whole process, and helped get me through my dui arrest. Hopefully I never have to use his services again, but would recommend him to a friend in need.
David John Risk's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Dave Risk to anyone because of his experience and intellectual approach to everything --- he's an attorney who often thinks of something that another attorney has not --- which often results in fantastic victories. On top of that, he has a calm, stable, strong presence that anyone facing jail time would appreciate. (I'm sure that his wife and their four smart and sweet little girls do also!)"
"Dave has one of the sharpest legal minds out there. His ability to understand the law allows him to find legal issues that other lawyers would most certainly miss and use those issues to get very favorable results for his clients."
"Dave is, without question, the smartest lawyer I know. The knowledge he has about criminal law and DWI law is second to none. His personable approach, effective advocacy and intelligence make him the total package. I don't think there is a problem or scenario that would stump him. Simply amazing-anyone would be lucky to have him in their corner."
"Dave is a phenomenal attorney and advocates tenaciously on behalf of his clients. Dave comfortably handles even the most complicated, nuanced legal issues."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2004
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
1999
Magna Cum Laude, William Mitchell College of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Halberg Criminal Defense
2005 - 2013
Attorney, Caplan Law Firm, PA
1999 - 2005
Attorney, Ramsey County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2005 - Present
Minnesota Society for Criminal JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - 2015
Minnesota Society for Criminal JusticePresident
2013 - 2014
Minnesota Society for Criminal JusticeVice President
Education
1999
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Carleton College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
U.S. Supreme Court's Big New Decisions
Cell Phone Searches
2014
DWI Defense A to Z
DWI Defense
2013
The U.S. Supreme Court's Big New Decisions
4th Amendment Consequences of GPS tracking
Publications
2013
The Challenger (MACDL Magazine)
Have Faith: Breath, Blood and Urine Tests implicate the 4th Amendment
Languages
English