Christopher Keyser

Christopher Keyser is a top-rated criminal defense attorney representing clients across Minnesota in serious state and federal cases. Known for obtaining case dismissals, acquittals, and favorable plea deals, he defends charges such as assault, robbery, DWI, sex crimes, and homicide. His calm, strategic approach earns him respect from clients and legal professionals alike.

Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Minnesota and earned his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. During law school, he gained practical legal experience clerking with the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, and the Department of Homeland Security, helping shape his multidisciplinary legal expertise.

Christopher is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Law Specialist, a title held by fewer than 3% of attorneys in the state. His reputation for legal excellence has earned him repeated selections to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2014 to 2023. He has also been named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

As a Lieutenant Colonel and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve, Christopher provides vital defense services to fellow military members. With multiple leadership roles in legal units across the country, he brings discipline, strategy, and deep understanding to military-related legal matters and supports veterans with reduced-fee representation.

Christopher Keyser is driven by a commitment to his clients. His honest communication and ability to simplify legal processes make him a trusted advocate. Whether the case involves expungement, federal crimes, or probation violations, clients benefit from his clarity, dedication, and results. His consistent five-star reviews and client awards reflect his unwavering focus on defense success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Keyser Law, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Washington County Bar Association
• Member, Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  BA in English

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