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Paul B Ahern
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Biography
Paul B. Ahern is a crimnal defense lawyer based in Minnetonka, who practices thoughout the State of Minnesota. His practice is exclusively in the area of criminal and DWI defense and has been since 1992. Prior to that time he served as a County prosecutor in Benton County and City Prosecutor for Shorewood and Tonka Bay in the Lake Minnetonka area. Paul Ahern has spoken at the Minnesota Criminal Justice Institute, and other seminars on the subject of criminal defense. He has served as the Chairman of the annual DWI Defense Seminar for the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice for seven years (passing the job to someone else after the 2017 Seminar). He has been trained on the Datamaster Breath Machine and on Field Sobriety Testing. He does the time consuming "dirty work" other lawyers often do not do: interviewing you personally (not having a legal assistant do it), watching the police videos and listening to audio recordings, reviewing forensic evidence and quality control evidence from the lab, legal research, writing briefs, evidentiary hearings and trials . . . Put his experience to work for you.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
70%
43 years
Criminal Defense
30%
43 years
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Licensed in Minnesota for 42 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1983
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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Immigration
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This was my first time asking a question here and I got a really great answer regarding immigration issue. thanks a lot for helping
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Dui case
Great attorney answered all my calls handled my case to the end with no extra fees Did a Great job Thank you Paul
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Paul did a very thorough job
Paul handled my case very thoroughly and quickly. I truly believe that he followed every step possible, even when I thought there might not be any hope of success. During the process I had a chance to speak with others facing the same offense. I know now that Paul was more successful than many others...
Paul B Ahern's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul for than twenty years. Paul works beyond and above for his clients. He has deep knowledge of the justice system. He is extremely competent and pleasant to work with. Paul is a dedicated lawyer who cares for his clients. I would recommend him to family and friends."
"Smart attorney."
Joel Heiligman
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Martindale-Hubble AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Paul B. Ahern, P.A.
1988 - 1996
Partner, Froberg and Ahern
1985 - 1988
Associate, Froberg and Penberthy
1984 - 1985
Assistant County Attorney, Benton County Prosecuting Attorney
1983 - 1984
Law Clerk, Minnesota Fifth Judicial District
Associations
2015 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1992 - Present
Minnesota Society for Criminal JusticeMember
1985 - 2015
Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Stefan Mark v. Commissioner of Public Safety
Breath Test Suppressed - DL Revocation Rescinded
Education
2011
Rathburn McMurray Three Day Seminar
Certified Datamaster DMT Operator/Evidentiary Science
2007
Industrial Training and Design
Certified Intoxilyzer Operator/Evidentiary Science
1983
Antioch School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Colorado College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Annual DWI Seminar
Chairman
2016
31rst Annual MSCJ DWI Seminar
DWI Defense
2015
MSCJ Annual DWI Seminar
Chairman of the Largest DWI Defense Seminar in Minnesota
2014
MSCJ Annual DWI Seminar
Chairman of the Largest DWI Defense Seminar in Minnesota
2013
Criminal Justice Institute
Unusual Local Procedures and Rules
2013
2013 MSCJ DWI Seminar
Chairman of Largest DWI Seminar in Minnesota
2012
2012 MSCJ DWI Defense Seminar
Chairman of Largest DWI Defense Seminar in Minnesota
2011
2011 MSCJ Defense Seminar
Chairman of Largest DWI Defense Seminar in MN
2008
Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice Annual DWI Seminar
DWI Defense
2007
Minnesota Bar Association - Criminal Justice Institute
Special, Unusual Local Rules of Criminal Procedure throughout State
2005
Lorman DWI Defense Seminar
DWI Defense - On this occasion and in previous seminar year
Publications
2015
1999
Lawyers Weekly
Growing Practice Area for Drunk Driving Lawyers (Ahern quoted here and at other times in Lawyers Weekly)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If you stop at a gas station and park to sleep, do police have a right to physically remove someone out of their vehicle?
20 Mar 2023
Q&A
Can I get a free consultation ?
12 Mar 2023
Q&A
Can the recording of my interaction with the police be suppressed before trial?
08 Mar 2023