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Thank you for taking the time and reviewing my profile. I am honored to serve you. My practice consists of criminal defense and family law. I am in court daily.
In 2019, I was awarded the attorney of the year for the fifth judicial district for work in procuring a successful result in an important case, leadership in professional associations, performing significant public services, and excellence in providing in-house legal services.
In 2018, I also had the privilege to be recognized as the rising star by Superlawyers which is a highly distinguished law organization. Only 4% of attorneys in Minnesota have earned their membership in the Super Lawyers.
I hope I have a chance to work with you in the near future. Right now there is exciting news regarding criminal records. There is a new bill in Minnesota that allows people to clean up their records through expungement.
See other articles about it here. Contact my office, Knutson+Casey, to talk about expunging your record.
Some of my other memberships are as follows:
Mankato Salvation Army Board Member 2017-Present
Mankato Downtown Kiwani's Club Member 2011-Present
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Knutson+Casey
196 St Andrews Dr #100
Mankato, MN, 56001
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2003 | 05/21/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Law Office in Mankato | Mankato Magazine | 2019 |
Attorney of the Year | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
Board of Directors | MACDL | 2013 |
Business of the Month | Madelia Chamber of Commerce | 2013 |
Law Firm of the Year | Mankato Magazine | 2013 |
Board of Directors | Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2012 |
Criminal Law Section Counsel | Minnesota Bar Association Criminal Law Section | 2011 |
Patrick J. Moriarty Outstanding Trial Lawyer | State of Minnesota 5th Judicial District | 2009 |
DNA Analysis Certificate | State of Minnesota | 2008 |
Trial Institute Certificate | State of Minnesota | 2007 |
Graduate with Honors Magna Cum Laude | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2003 |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award Corp. & White Collar Crimes | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2003 |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award Medical Malpractice | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2003 |
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence Medical Malpractice | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2003 |
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence Corp. & White Collar Crimes | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2003 |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award International Law | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2003 |
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence International Law | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2003 |
Assistant Editor | Thomas Jefferson Law Review | 2002 |
Secretary | Student Senate | 2002 |
Judicial Honors Program | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2002 |
Pro Bono Honors Program | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2001 |
Law Review Member | Thomas Jefferson Law Review | 2001 |
Center for Law and Technology Grant | Thomas Jefferson SL | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Knutson + Casey | 2014 - Present |
Shareholder | Farrish Johnson Law Office Chtd. | 2014 - 2014 |
Contract Attorney | Minnesota Public Defender's Office 5th District | 2011 - 2012 |
Associate Attorney | Farrish Johnson Law Office Chtd. | 2010 - 2014 |
Associate Attorney | Birkholz Law L.L.C | 2005 - 2007 |
Assistant Public Defender | Minnesota Board of Public Defense | 2005 - 2010 |
Legal Collection Specialist | Cavalry Portfolio Services | 2003 - 2005 |
Legal Intern | California Transportation | 2002 - 2003 |
Judicial Clerk | San Diego County Courthouse | 2001 - 2002 |
Law Clerk | California State Public Defender's Office | 2001 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Minnesota State Bar Association | Mock Trial Judge | 2013 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Family Law Section | 2010 - Present |
Kiwanis | Member | 2010 - Present |
YMCA | Flag Football Coach | 2010 - Present |
MACDL | Member | 2010 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | 2003 - Present | |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Criminal Law Section | 2003 - Present |
American Bar Association | 2003 - Present | |
American Bar Association | Criminal Law Section | 2003 - Present |
6th Judicial District Bar Association | 2003 - Present | |
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | 2012 - 2013 |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Criminal Law Section Counsel | 2011 - 2012 |
5th District Public Defender's Office | Contract Attorney | 2011 - 2012 |
SERTOMA | 2005 - 2009 | |
Saint James Youth Football | 6th Grade Head Coach | 2005 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Saint James | Client Report | 2015 |
KEYC News | Client Report | 2014 |
Madelia Times Messenger | Making Partner | 2014 |
Saint James Plaindealer | Making Partner | 2014 |
New Ulm Journal | Judge takes Reinarts-Braulick motions under advisement | 2012 |
Sleepy Eye Herald | Attorney’s argue for dismissal in Reinarts vs. Braulick SBM case | 2012 |
Mankato Free Press | Jennifer Nibbe's father ordered to return items to family | 2012 |
KEYC TV Mankato | Possible Civil Litigation | 2012 |
New Ulm Journal | SBM involved in another lawsuit | 2012 |
New Ulm Journal | Swanker case settled Estate receives $39,000, keeps certificates | 2012 |
New Ulm Journal | Judge takes SBM case motion under advisement | 2011 |
Thomas Jefferson Law Review | Assistant Editor | 2003 |
Thomas Jefferson Law Review | International Human Rights Symposium | 2003 |
Website | Mankato Criminal Defense Lawyer | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2003 |
Ripon College | Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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South Central College Paralegals | Family Law & Criminal Defense Practice | 2014 |
Mock Trial Competition | Mock Trial | 2014 |
Minnesota Mock Trial Judging | Mock Trial | 2013 |
Criminal Defense Paralegals | Criminal Defense Practice | 2013 |
MSBA Civ ED | Voter ID Requirement Legislation | 2012 |
Guest Speaker Program South Central College | Criminal and Family Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 2012 |
Guest Speaker | Jury Trail Practice in Minnesota | 2012 |
Induction | Criminal Defense Lawyer | 2010 |
College Course | Criminal Law and Paralegals | 2010 |
Pre-Law Saint James High School | Constitutional Law | 2008 |
Southern Minnesota Mock Trial Competition | Mock Trial Judge and Discussion | 2007 |
SERTOMA | Criminal Defense Practice | 2007 |
International Human Rights Symposium | Unlawful Combatants | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Bastian | Not Guilty |
In Re the Matter Bidne | Findings of Maltreatment Dismissed |
State v. Hasse | Not Guilty |
State v. Brandt | Dismissed by the court before it got to the jurty at trial. |
State v. D.G. | Not Guilty: Gross Misdemeanor DUI jury trial |
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Thomas Kraus, Family Attorney on Nov 3, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Patrick Casey is well respected amongst his peers. He is level headed and highly competent.
Elizabeth Weinandt, Family Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Patrick Casey without hesitation. He is a talented, well-respected, diligent lawyer who represents his clients well.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Child custody Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Child custody Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation.
Gregory Handevidt, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Derek Patrin, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer, especially for matters in the Greater Mankato area and surrounding communities.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jul 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Linda Brown, Unknown Attorney on Sep 15, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a colleague who I have known to be dedicated and focused to driving results.
Randall Knutson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 5, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this widely respected lawyer without reservation. Patrick is one of the brightest and most talented lawyers in Minnesota. He has exceptional skill and knowledge as a trial lawyer. He dedicates himself to every case, and always does his very best to secure a favorable outcome for his clients. Anyone who hires Patrick can expect the best possible result in his/her case.
Jeffrey Bullard, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Patrick Casey exemplifies what it means to be a criminal defense attorney. He has significant experience guiding clients through the justice system and has had great success obtaining great resolutions for clients via negotiations and via trial. When you have Patrick Casey on your side, you have an attorney get cares and gets results.
Sarah Powell, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the privielege of knowing Patrick in law school. He is a talented, knowledgeable and hardworking attorney. He is compassionate and has the utmost courtesy for all those he works with. I certainly endorse his work.
Kevin Cadora, Family Attorney on Mar 15, 2012
Relationship: Other
Patrick and I went to Law School together where he was an excellent student and taken knowlege and expertise with him to his practice.
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