Chelsey Fischbach

Chelsey Fischbach is an associate attorney at PCG Law in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, whose practice focuses on criminal defense and related matters. She has significant courtroom experience and represents clients facing charges ranging from DUI/DWI, assault, and theft to homicide-related matters, criminal sexual conduct allegations, trespass, and protective order violations. Her work emphasizes careful case analysis, constitutional protections, and strategic advocacy in contested criminal proceedings and related legal matters.

Chelsey earned a Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a B.A. from St. Cloud State University. She began her legal career in Saint Cloud as a legal assistant before pursuing her law degree. That progression gave her early exposure to legal practice and case preparation before she entered the profession as an attorney, supporting a practical understanding of litigation organization, client communication, and courtroom advocacy.

Chelsey has participated in six criminal jury trials, serving as lead counsel in four trials that resulted in acquittals and as second chair in two others. She has obtained dismissals and suppressions involving unlawful stops and unlawful entry and secured dismissal of a felony financial exploitation charge before trial. Her experience also includes administrative and quasi-civil proceedings connected to criminal matters, professional licensing disputes, and representation of licensed professionals facing investigations or disciplinary issues.

Chelsey Fischbach has received The National Trial Lawyers Criminal Defense Top 40 Under 40 recognition and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Her broader practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoptions, and Business/Corporate Law. She combines criminal trial experience with work involving professional licensing and employment-related ethical issues, providing strategic representation in matters that require detailed preparation, constitutional analysis, and careful attention to professional and personal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, PCG Law
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of St. Thomas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. Cloud State University
  Bachelor’s degree

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