Coley J. Grostyan

Coley J. Grostyan is a Minneapolis criminal defense attorney and the founder of a criminal defense law firm. He represents clients facing felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, DWI and DUI, drug, assault, theft, property, firearm, sex crime, and violent crime charges. His practice also includes homicide matters, federal cases, appeals, expungements, and criminal forfeiture issues throughout Minnesota.

Coley earned a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2009 and a B.S. from the University of Minnesota in 2004. His background includes scientific and investigative training, and he is also a licensed private investigator. That combination supports a detailed approach to evidence, witness issues, forensic questions, and factual investigation when he evaluates criminal charges and prepares defenses for clients.

Coley has handled a wide range of contested criminal matters in Minnesota courts. His case experience includes dismissals, not-guilty verdicts, and negotiated resolutions in matters involving drug charges, domestic assault, criminal sexual conduct, firearm allegations, theft, arson, DWI, criminal vehicular operation, and property offenses. He also has represented clients in federal sentencing appeals, vehicle forfeiture matters, and cases involving the return of seized property.

Coley J. Grostyan focuses on individualized criminal defense and careful case preparation. He is admitted in Minnesota state courts, the U.S. District Court for Minnesota, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. His professional memberships include state and national criminal defense organizations as well as bar associations, supporting a practice centered on protecting client rights and challenging criminal allegations with thorough advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Coley J. Grostyan, PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL)
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Member, Ramsey County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

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