About
Adam Garber is a partner at Garber & Bakke, LLC, a Minnesota-based law firm in Coon Rapids focused on putting people first. Garber represents clients in criminal defense, estate planning, and business law matters. His work includes defending people facing criminal charges, helping families prepare wills and related planning documents, and advising businesses on formation, contracts, and practical legal questions.
Garber graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law after beginning his legal career as a certified student attorney with the Anoka County Public Defender’s Office. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota. His education and early courtroom training provide a strong foundation for evaluating legal issues, explaining options clearly, and guiding clients through stressful and important decisions.
Garber has handled a wide range of criminal defense matters, including DWI, assault, theft, burglary, controlled substance offenses, no contact order violations, probation violations, driving offenses, and expungements. His practice also includes estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, as well as probate matters and business matters involving formation, modification, contract drafting, review, negotiation, and general consultation.
Adam Garber is recognized for combining courtroom experience with clear communication and client-centered service. He began his practice with public defender work, later started his own firm, and joined Matt Bakke in 2019 to form Garber & Bakke, LLC. His work helps clients understand where their case stands, protect their rights, plan for the future, and move forward with practical legal guidance.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Garber & Bakke, LLC
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Minnesota
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges

- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Assault & Battery
- Driver's License Suspension
- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Expungement
- Parole & Probation
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets
- Violent Crime
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Wills & Living Wills
- Identity Theft




