Criminal Defense Lawyers in Minnesota
In the state of Minnesota, criminal lawyers play a pivotal role in the legal landscape, navigating the complex terrain of criminal law to safeguard the rights and interests of individuals facing legal challenges. These legal professionals specialize in a diverse array of practice areas, including Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, and Violent Crimes. Additionally, they provide expertise in DUI & DWI cases and offer dedicated defense strategies for individuals involved in Domestic Violence matters, encompassing both criminal defense and restraining orders.
These are some of the criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota
- David Balmer
- Robert H. Ambrose
- Mark Edward Arneson
- Catherine Tuner
- Sarah Gad
David Balmer
The Balmer Law Office, PLLC, specializes in various practice areas, including Criminal Law with a focus on Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, and Violent Crimes. They also handle cases related to DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, including Domestic Violence Restraining Orders. The firm offers video conferencing services through FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Fees are transparent, with a free consultation and credit card payments accepted. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, including the Minnesota Supreme Court since 2012, the firm is led by the owner and attorney, who has been in the legal profession since graduating cum laude with a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2012. The attorney’s professional journey includes serving as a Student Attorney at the First District Public Defenders’ Office, and before establishing the Balmer Law Office, working as an Assistant Vice President at John B. Collins Associates, Inc. The attorney is proficient in English (spoken and written) and has received various accolades, including being recognized as a Rising Star and Rising Star by Super Lawyers, named to the Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association in 2016, and honored as a North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2015 and for the years 2013-2015. visit the official website here
Sarah Gad
Gad & Gad Law Offices, founded in 2022, specializes in a variety of practice areas, including Criminal Law covering Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, and Violent Crimes. Additionally, they handle Appeals and appellate cases, both Civil and Federal, as well as Immigration Law matters such as Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, and Work Visas.
For client convenience, the firm offers video conferencing options through FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom, and WhatsApp. Their fee structure includes a free consultation for potential clients, and they accept major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Apple Pay. The firm employs a fixed fee for various services and implements a sliding-scale payment system to assist low-income clients.
Admitted to practice in Minnesota and the Minnesota Supreme Court, the firm’s founding partner, who is bilingual in Arabic (spoken and written) and English (spoken and written), brings a wealth of professional experience. Before establishing Gad & Gad Law Offices, they served as an Assistant Attorney at KNN Law Offices and held the position of Forensics Director and Associate at the Law Offices of Kathleen T. Zellner & Associates.
The founding partner holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago (2020) and a B.S. in Chemistry and Microbiology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (2009), graduating Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction. Recognized for their contributions, they received the University of Chicago Humanitarian Award in 2019 for pro bono legal work.
As a member of the State Bar of Minnesota (#0403328), the founding partner has showcased their expertise through publications and speaking engagements. Certified as a Top Ten Under 40 Defense Attorney by the National Academy of Defense Lawyers in 2023 and a Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice in 2022, they continue to make significant contributions to the legal field.