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    37 criminal defense lawyers serve Rochester, MN. Compare the best based on 128+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Olmsted County are listed below.

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    Rochester Has 37 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 128 Reviews

    Grant Michael Borgen

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    Grant Michael Borgen

    5.07 reviews
    Bird, Stevens & Borgen, PC
    300 Third Avenue SE, Suite 305, Rochester, MN
    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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    Thomas Kenneth Hagen

    Thomas Kenneth Hagen

    5.021 reviews
    975 34th Ave NW, Suite 302, Rochester, MN
    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...
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    Jay Stuart Adkins

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    Jay Stuart Adkins

    5.08 reviews
    Godwin Dold
    300 First Ave, NW, Suite 306, Rochester, MN
    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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    Michael Dean Schatz

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    Michael Dean Schatz

    4.832 reviews
    Schatz Law Firm
    44 4th St. SE, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: Mr. Schatz focuses on criminal law, personal injury and workers' compensation. Mike has extensive courtroom experience in both state and federal court, as well as the court of appeals.
    Rating:  7.0
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    David L Liebow

    David L Liebow

    4.911 reviews
    Godwin Dold
    300 1st Ave. NW, Suite 306, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: I am a litigator handling a broad range of matters, from civil to family to criminal cases, and at all stages, from investigation to trial to appeal. My original background is in criminal defense and other criminal-related cases (expungements, for...
    Rating:  10
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    Zachary Chad Bauer

    Zachary Chad Bauer

    5.04 reviews
    Meshbesher & Spence, LTD.
    2001 2nd Street SW, Suite 105, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been practicing in the Rochester area since 2003. I practice strictly in the area of Criminal Law and have had the opportunity to represent well over 1,500 clients in the last 7 years. I have significant trial experience as both a defense a...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Thomas Raymond Braun

    Thomas Raymond Braun

    5.03 reviews
    Restovich Braun & Associates
    117 E. Center Street, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a trial lawyer dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for my clients. I have extensive experience in representing indivudals in diffiuclt family law, criminal and personal injury matters. In my criminal law practice, I have tried nu...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jerry Perry

    Jerry Perry

    5.04 reviews
    300 3rd Ave Se # 307, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Jerry Perry practices personal injury law, criminal defense law and estate planning for clients in Rochester and throughout southeast Minnesota . He has been practicing since 1970 and has experience in wrongful death, car accidents and many other ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Austin Joel Swisher

    Austin Joel Swisher

    5.02 reviews
    Austin J Swisher Law Office
    2746 Superior Drive NW, Suite 270, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Austin served nine years in the North Dakota Army National Guard, 141st Engineer Combat Battalion located in Jamestown, North Dakota earning the rank of Sergeant. He was deployed for a one-year tour of duty at Forward Operating Base Speicher near ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Arens Dilaveri

    Arens Dilaveri

    5.04 reviews
    423 Third Av Se #202, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have been the owner and managing partner of Dilaveri Law Firm since 2007. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, outdoor actvities, biking, cayaking, watching/attending soccer games, coaching soccer and volunteering in t...
    Rating:  7.7
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    William Keith Murray

    William Keith Murray

    5.014 reviews
    Schatz Law Firm
    44 4th St SE, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Bill Murray is a lawyer dedicated to providing professional and personalized legal services. His journey in the legal profession began with a strong desire to make a meaningul impact in the lives of his clients. His expertise lies in Criminal Defe...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Patrick James Arendt

    Patrick James Arendt

    5.02 reviews
    Patrick Arendt Criminal Defense
    828 7th St NW, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Patrick Arendt helped me during the darkest time of my life. His professional skill saved me from being convicted of life (and career!) ending felony charges. During this time I was emotional, I was difficult to deal with and I often asked him que..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jacob Christian Allen

    Jacob Christian Allen

    2.01 review
    Frieders & Kuhn, LLP
    2778 Commerce Drive NW, Unit C, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Rating:  7.6
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    Steven Kiyoshi Murakami

    Steven Kiyoshi Murakami

    4.39 reviews
    Murakami Law Firm, LLC
    9 First Street NW, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "We had an issue that was out of our families control and Mr. Murakami came recommended from a few people we knew. I contacted him, he sat down with the wife and I, and was able to resolve the issues we had in a fair and honest way. For any other m..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    James McGeeney

    James McGeeney

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    Doda & McGeeney, P.A.
    421 1st Avenue SW, Suite 301W, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse
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    Derek Thomas Johnson

    Derek Thomas Johnson

    1.01 review
    Olmsted County Attorney's Office
    151 4th St SE, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Derek is as Crooked and slimy as Mark Ostrem! They defended the man who strangled me. OSTREM assigned DEREK & his Igor, STEPHANIE MORRIS, to be the "Prosecuting " attorney in my strangulation case .Johnsons us a CRIMINAL DEFENSE attorney who's bra..."
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    Steven E Rolsch

    Steven E Rolsch

    1.04 reviews
    Rolsch Law Offices
    423 Third Av SE, PO Box 189, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Rating:  7.5
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    Amanda Marie Lindberg-Aganga

    Amanda Marie Lindberg-Aganga

    Not yet reviewedReview Amanda
    718 9th St SW, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.3
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    Jeffrey Dean Hill

    Jeffrey Dean Hill

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    Olmsted County Attorney's Office
    151 4th St SE, Government Center, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Jason Lance Sanchez

    Jason Lance Sanchez

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    Minnesota Board of Public Defense
    206 Broadway Ave S Ste 500, Rochester, MN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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