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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Nick Leverson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, White Collar Crime
Steve Budke
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Elder Law, Expungement, Gun Law, Power of Attorney, ...
Greg Young
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Identity Theft, Litigation, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, ...
Thomas R. Howard
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Christopher Keyser
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Federal Crime, ...
Gregory S. Bachmeier
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Asylum, Car Accidents, Drug Crime, Family-Based Immigration, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
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
Christa J. Groshek
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Administrative, Child Abuse & Neglect, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, ...
Adam T. Johnson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, ...
Adam R. Klinnert
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes
Scott L. Anderson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Insurance Claims, ...
Anthony Grostyan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Max A. Keller
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Probate, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
David R. Lundgren
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Sex Crimes, ...
Bruce Rivers
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Trucking Accidents, White Collar Crime
Andrew Poole
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Gun Law, Homicide, ...
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
Ahmed Bachelani
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Jerry W. Blackwell
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust & Trade Law, Appeals, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Class Action, Construction & Development, ...
Sandra J. Connealy Zick
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Probate, ...
Steven Meshbesher
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Aviation Accidents, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Mark Arneson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Gerald Miller
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Charles S. Clas, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Juvenile, Probate, Sex Crimes, ...
Steven P. Groschen
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, ...
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, ...
Aaron John Roy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Juvenile, Licensing, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime

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