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Charlie Rooney

Charlie Rooney

J.D. from University of St. Thomas, Magna Cum Laude

Former prosecutor for County Attorney’s Office

Clerked for the Chief Judge of Hennepin County

Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson

Attorney of the Year (Minnesota Lawyer 2022)

Named one of the TOP 40 UNDER 40 by the National Trial Lawyers' Association

"Rising Star" (2004-2013)

"Super Lawyer" (2014-Present)

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Debbie Lang

Debbie Lang

Top 100 National Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers' Association

Co-Editor of the Minnesota DWI Deskbook

Super Lawyer (2020-present)

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2012, 2014-2017)

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Dave Risk

Dave Risk

Super Lawyer (2014-present)

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008-2011)

J.D. William Mitchell College of Law magna cum laude graduate

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Christina Zauhar

Christina Zauhar

Up & Coming Attorney (Minnesota Lawyer 2017)

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2017-present)

Member of Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (2021-present)

Member of Minnesota Women Lawyers (2012-present)

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Marsh Halberg

Marsh Halberg

Top Six Criminal Defense Attorneys (Mpls/St. Paul Magazine)

Attorney of the Year (Minnesota Lawyer 2011 & 2017)

Super Lawyer (1997-Present)

Co-Editor of the Minnesota DWI Deskbook

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Lucas Dawson

Lucas Dawson

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2017-present)

Human Services Background Study Eligibility Task Force - Remedies Subcommittee Chair 2022

Human Services Background Study Eligibility Task Force Member 2021 - 2022

Requested speaker at Minnesota CLEs

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Zach Graham

Zach Graham

J.D. St. Thomas School of Law, cum laude

Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Achieved successful outcomes for clients in district court and on appeal

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Julia Forbes

Julia Forbes

Former County Attorney

Former Special Assistant County Attorney

Graduated law school Magna Cum Laude (top 10%)

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Stephanie Ogier

Stephanie Ogier

J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Graduated law school Magna Cum Laude

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Kelsee Willett

Kelsee Willett

Dean's List Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Innocence Project defending wrongfully accused

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HomePractice AreasCriminal Defense Attorney in Minnesota

Do You Want A Criminal Defense Attorney In Minnesota That Will Treat You Fairly?


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By providing you with accurate and realistic information, you can make better decisions about your case - and your future.

When you work with our firm, you can count on having a criminal defense attorney in Minnesota that will provide you with the guidance and assistance you need. We understand that every criminal case contains its own set of facts and consequences, and that our clients have differing personal circumstances and agendas. We will provide your case with the individual attention it deserves, building the best possible case to give you the best chances of getting your charges reduced or dismissed altogether.

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