Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Minnesota

In Minnesota, criminal charges—whether for DUI, drug possession, assault, or theft—can have lasting consequences. In a state that values integrity and second chances, you deserve a defense that’s steady, informed, and respectful of your story. Whether in the Twin Cities or a small town, having the right attorney by your side matters. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Minnesota—trusted professionals known for their calm guidance, strong advocacy, and commitment to protecting your rights with care and clarity.

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Steve Budke
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Elder Law, Expungement, Gun Law, Power of Attorney, ...
Nick Leverson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, White Collar Crime
Robert M Speeter
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Homicide, Identity Theft, ...
Mel Gabriel Shek
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Steven P. Groschen
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, ...
Christopher Keyser
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, ...
Thomas B. Brever
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Financial Markets & Services, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance, Tax, White Collar Crime
Mark Arneson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Maxwell Shek
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
David R. Lundgren
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, ...
William Bailey
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, White Collar Crime
Andrew C. Wilson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Probate, Sex Crimes, ...
Thomas R. Howard
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Nico Ratkowski
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Citizenship & Naturalization, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, Social Security & Disability, Visa & Permits
Elizabeth R. Duel
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, White Collar Crime
Matthew J. Mankey
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment
Brodie Hacken
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Ahmed Bachelani
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Charlie Clippert
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Annaliese Barnes
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, White Collar Crime
Brian M. Glodosky
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Aaron John Roy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Licensing, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Julie M. Pawluk
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Landlord & Tenant, ...
Gerald Miller
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Jay S. Adkins
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Thomas E. Bauer
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
David A. Samb
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...

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