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    There are 1,248 criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. To help you make the best choice, Avvo has curated information on education, work experience and languages. Combine this with 5666 real reviews to determine the best attorney for your needs.

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    Minnesota Has 1248 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 5666 Reviews

    Christa J. Groshek

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    Christa J. Groshek

    5.03 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Since the year 2000, Christa Groshek has litigated cases before judges and juries in Minnesota and nationally. Christa often defends charges of criminal sexual conduct, child pornography possession / dissemination and production, child abuse and m...
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Harold Pardun

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    Benjamin Harold Pardun

    5.03 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    DWI Criminal Defense Attorney / Minneapolis DWI Defense Attorney / Minnesota DWI Defense Attorney
    Rating:  10
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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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    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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    Eric Christopher Thole

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    Eric Christopher Thole

    5.010 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Eric Thole spent two years at NDSU where he played football, he lettered on the 1985 NCAA Division II National Championship team. In 1986, Thole transferred to Macalester College and played on the winningest football team in school history and was...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kenneth Lloyd Wilson

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    Kenneth Lloyd Wilson

    5.0183 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:  9.4
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    Mark Arneson

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    Mark Arneson

    5.088 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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    Samuel John Edmunds

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    Samuel John Edmunds

    5.041 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 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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    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...
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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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    Scott L. Anderson

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    Scott L. Anderson

    5.0341 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Free Confidential Phone Consultation - 40+ 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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    Christina Zauhar

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    Christina Zauhar

    4.918 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Christina Zauhar is a defense attorney with the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Passionate about protecting her clients' rights, she works hard to ensure her clients receive a fair trial, aggressively challenging the p...
    Rating:  10
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    Luke H. Neuville

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    Luke H. Neuville

    5.0113 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Top Minnesota DWI/DUI defense attorney. Experienced criminal defense lawyer having represented over 3000 clients charged with crimes including felony and misdemeanor domestic assault, DWI/DUI, and solicitation of prostitution.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew M. Leone

    Andrew M. Leone

    4.236 reviews
    This lawyer is deceased
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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    Ashley Christine Cooper

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    Ashley Christine Cooper

    5.050 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: EXCEPTIONAL REPRESENTATION. HERE TO HELP. CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. Ashley C. Cooper is a criminal defense and family law attorney. She is the owner of The Law Office of Ashley C. Cooper, LLC located in Woodbury, MN. The firm serves indivi...
    Rating:  9.3
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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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    Debbie Eva Lang

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    Debbie Eva Lang

    5.021 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Charged with a crime? Call Minnesota's largest and most experienced criminal defense law firm.
    Rating:  10
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    James CW Bock

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    James CW Bock

    5.083 reviews
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Pulled over for DUI / OWI? Arrested for violation of a restraining order? You need an Attorney!
    Rating:  10
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    Robert M Speeter

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    Robert M Speeter

    5.050 reviews
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    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: You need a safe place to go for answers where you won’t be personally judged. If you are shopping for a lawyer, you may notice that many lawyer’s sites have pages of information about the law for you to sift through. It is my belief that you are s...
    Rating:  10
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    John Leif Fossum

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    John Leif Fossum

    5.01 review
    Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Business and more
    Get experienced legal help now. Call Fossum Law Office, LLC to address your legal issues.
    Rating:  10
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