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MinnesotaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Ely, Minnesota

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Minnesota, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Minnesota should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Bruce R Williams

Bruce R Williams
Williams Law Office Inc (Virginia)
PO Box #94
Virginia, MN
Licensed for 34 years, Bruce R Williams is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law... read more >

Rae Robert Bentz

Rae Robert Bentz
Defenbaugh Law Office
107 E Camp St Ste 1
Ely, MN 55731
Licensed for 33 years, Rae Robert Bentz is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer... read more >

Angela Erickson Sipila

Angela Erickson Sipila
Sipila Law Office LLC
412 1st St S Suite C
Virginia, MN 55792
Licensed for 30 years, Angela Erickson Sipila is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law... read more >

Joel Ben Lewicki

Joel Ben Lewicki
Colosimo Patchin & Kearney Ltd
301 Chestnut St
Virginia, MN 55792
Licensed for 9 years, Joel Ben Lewicki is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Regent University School of Law... read more >

Joseph F Leoni

Joseph F Leoni
Trenti Law Firm (Virginia)
PO Box 958 225 1st St N Ste 1000
Virginia, MN 55792
Licensed for 40 years, Joseph F Leoni is a Civil Trial Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Law Sch... read more >

Mary Irene Johnson

Mary Irene Johnson
Johnson Law Firm PA (Virginia)
PO Box 1172
Virginia, MN 55792
Licensed for 32 years, Mary Irene Johnson is a Estate and Probate Law and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law ... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certification in Criminal Law - The MSBA criminal law section certifies lawyers as specialists in criminal law if they've demonstrated exceptional experience, training and competence in this area of practice.


Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The MACDL is a not for profit corporation with offices in Minneapolis, MN. Since its creation, MACDL has continued to promote excellence in the practice of criminal law and protect the rights of the accused.


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