Top Rated Dayton, MN Criminal Defense Lawyers

25 criminal defense lawyers serve Dayton, MN. Compare the best based on 127+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Hennepin County are listed below.

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Dayton Has 25 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 127 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Former prosecutor fighting for you. Mr. Peterson was born and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota. He attended college at the University of Minnesota and law school at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis. Since his admission to the...

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: After more than a decade of practicing exclusively in the area of criminal defense, it is no surprise that people turn to Nicole Kettwick for her knowledge, experience, and success. This, of course, includes those facing criminal charges, but it a...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dayton, MN

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "Michael Brandt is an outstanding lawyer. I felt very blessed to have had him represent me through my whole legal ordeal. At a young age with no past experience dealing with the legal system, I had no idea what to expect but the worst. Michael made..."

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Dani joined Brandt Kettwick Defense in 2018 as an associate attorney. She has experience on both sides of criminal law. Prior to joining Brandt Kettwick Defense, she worked at the Anoka County Attorney’s office and assisted in prosecuting cases th...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Champlin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family

Review: "We interviewed a few attorneys before we hired Cynthia to help with our case. Cynthia is a attentive listener and did help us navigate through the very complicated legal system, which we knew nothing about. Cynthia provided to us potential options..."

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Isabel went to law school to work closely with others by helping them navigate through hard times in their lives. After graduating college with honors, she served in AmeriCorps at the Legal Rights Center in South Minneapolis supporting restorative...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I try cases and win. My focus is on the client and getting results that are consistent with the clients wishes. I am a Registered Nurse and have utilized the medical background to win cases like assaults. Vice President of the Minnesota Society fo...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I came to Rory Durkin in a panic. My 13 y.o. child was found to have down loaded child porn on his computer. Mr. Durkin was very knowlegeable about child porn laws in the state of Minnesota and laws dealing with teens."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Champlin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Family

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning

Review: "Bob did an outstanding job on my divorce case not only defending my rights but obtaining custody of my daughters for me, which in Anoka county is a miracle. He's fair, honest and won't BS you into a fight not worth fighting. highly recommended!!"

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: As a criminal defense attorney at Brandt Kettwick Defense, I am committed to advocating for those in need and ensuring justice is accessible to all in Minnesota. Driven by a passion for fairness and a belief in second chances, I intend to devote m...

Rating: 5.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Social Security and more

Bio: I became an attorney because I want to help people. If you have a legal problem, perhaps I can help you. Please call me at to set up an appointment to discuss your situation. You may think that attorneys are expensive. However, I find that the cos...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Anoka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Family, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "I was referred to Marna by a coworker who wishes he had hired her. As difficult as a divorce can be, Marna (and her team) made the process easy. From the initial consultation she explained the basics to me, and she was concerned for the well-being..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Dayton (Rogers)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Domestic Violence and more

Rating: 5.9

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Dayton, MN?

Richard T Jellinger 49 years licensed
Robert Arthur Howard 39 years licensed
Kenneth J Dee 38 years licensed
Mark Gabriel Giancola 34 years licensed
Michael James Brandt 31 years licensed
Marna Lynn Anderson 31 years licensed
Scott C. Baumgartner 30 years licensed
Christopher Emil Brevik 30 years licensed
Cynthia Jean Brown 27 years licensed
Rory Patrick Durkin 25 years licensed

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Which Dayton, MN Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Autumn R Stokes 1 year licensed
Makayla Teresa Miks 3 years licensed
Emmalie Hazel Brudzinski 3 years licensed
Mariah Jo Zell 4 years licensed
Isabel Linner McClure 5 years licensed
Danielle Christine Peden 7 years licensed
Kayla Dawn McKeeth 10 years licensed
Michael P Gillespie 11 years licensed
Kelly Marie Sinton 12 years licensed
Nicole Anlauf Kettwick 15 years licensed

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Dayton, MN Criminal Defense Lawyers

Dayton Has 25 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 127 Reviews

Christian Ryan Peterson