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
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, White Collar Crime
Steve Budke
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Elder Law, Expungement, Gun Law, Power of Attorney, ...
Anthony Grostyan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Steven M. Coodin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Paul A. Thompson
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Construction & Development, Construction Accidents, ...
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, ...
Greg Young
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Litigation, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, ...
Brian M. Glodosky
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug 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, ...
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, ...
Glenn P. Bruder
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, ...
Annaliese Barnes
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, White Collar Crime
Andrew C. Wilson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Probate, Sex Crimes, ...
Adam R. Klinnert
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes
David A. Samb
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
Adam Garber
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Health Care
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, ...
Matthew J. Mankey
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment
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
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
Maxwell Shek
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Michael McDonough
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Gun Law, Identity Theft, ...
Russell R. Cherne
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
David R. Lundgren
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, ...
Zachary Longsdorf
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Debt & Lending, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
Brodie Hacken
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, 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, ...
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, ...
Andrew Poole
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Homicide, ...
Ryan P. Garry
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, White Collar Crime

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