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    Minnesota Has 1240 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 5492 Reviews

    Scott Lee Anderson

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    Scott Lee Anderson

    5.0335 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Free Phone Consultation - 36+ Years of Experience - Please Call 763-600-7439, you will be glad you did!
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Mankey

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    Matthew Mankey

    5.020 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN AGGRESSIVE AND PROVEN CRIMINAL DEFENSE. CALL NOW (612) 712-1379
    Rating:  9.9
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Bruce Michael Rivers

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    Bruce Michael Rivers

    4.237 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
    Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer With A Proven Track Record. Call Now For A Free Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew M. Leone

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    Andrew M. Leone

    4.335 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Andrew Leone, the lead attorney at Leone Legal, PA, is highly qualified with years of experience in and out of the courtroom. Andrew has handled thousands of cases, conducted over 100 trials, and practiced in front of dozens of judges. Andrew is r...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Grant Michael Borgen

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    Grant Michael Borgen

    5.07 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Representing clients by utilizing all of my experience, knowledge and integrity.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Stephen Sheridan

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    Jeffrey Stephen Sheridan

    5.02 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Aviation
    I don't judge you. I don't lecture you. I defend you. Period. If that's what you're after, call me.
    Rating:  10
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    David Henry Schultz

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    David Henry Schultz

    5.029 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: When I started David Henry Schultz, P.A. it was with the vision of providing aggressive legal representation and outstanding customer service to families and individuals in Minnesota and Wisconsin with a focus on meeting our clients’ objectives an...
    Rating:  10
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    Justin Michael Schiks

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    Justin Michael Schiks

    4.942 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    One of the Nation's Top 40 Trial Attorney's Under 40 in Criminal Defense. Take the first step. I am here to help.
    Rating:  10
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    Alyssa Nguyen-Schmitz

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    Alyssa Nguyen-Schmitz

    5.022 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    When Experience Matters. Client Focused. Results Driven.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Andrew Tiegs Poole

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    Andrew Tiegs Poole

    5.049 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Social Security
    My name is Andrew Poole. I am a Duluth lawyer specializing in serious criminal defense and personal injury. With over a decade of courtroom and litigation experience, my objective is to give you the best outcome possible and best financial recover...
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Lloyd Wilson

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    Kenneth Lloyd Wilson

    5.0167 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Get help from an experienced criminal defense attorney.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Mark Arneson

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    Mark Arneson

    5.087 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Relentless criminal defense with proven trial success—protecting your rights, freedom, and future.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Wesley Keyser

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    Christopher Wesley Keyser

    5.0113 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist with proven record of not guilty verdicts and dismissed cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Brockton Dane Hunter

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    Brockton Dane Hunter

    5.01 review
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Criminal Defense Attorney Fighting To Protect The Rights Of The Accused. Call Now
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas Kenneth Hagen

    Thomas Kenneth Hagen

    5.021 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thomas Hagen is a partner at Kohlmeyer HagenLaw Office Chtd. Mr. Hagen has extensive experience in criminal defense. His impressive track record in State and Federal Court is undeniable. His credentials include being named a “Rising Star” by Minne...
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel John Edmunds

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    Samuel John Edmunds

    5.041 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Criminal Defense. DWI/DUI. Attorney of the Year 2018 & 2020.
    Rating:  10
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    Jay Stuart Adkins

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    Jay Stuart Adkins

    5.08 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    When You Need A Strong Advocate In Your Corner
    Rating:  8.7
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    David R. Lundgren

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    David R. Lundgren

    5.021 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    David Lundgren is an experienced criminal defense lawyer that challenges criminal charges head-on without hesitation. He has secured victories in serious, high-profile cases and less severe cases as well. If you want a staunch advocate in your cor...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Jay Cadem

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    Christopher Jay Cadem

    5.036 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Aggressive criminal defense in both State and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  10
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    Lauren Jennifer Cutuly Campoli

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    Lauren Jennifer Cutuly Campoli

    5.098 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Experienced Certified Criminal Law Specialist for juvenile, state and federal cases.
    Rating:  10
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