Ethan Patrick Meaney

As a former prosecutor, Ethan P. Meaney knows what it takes to defend his clients against DWI charges. Defending clients in the Greater Twin Cities area and across Minnesota, Mr. Meaney has the skills and experience it takes to get results for his clients. Since graduating from law school in 1999, Mr. Meaney has litigated thousands of DWI cases. He is not afraid to take on even the most complex cases. Mr. Meaney has a record for success that includes recent appeals victories in Tracey Ernest Wiberg v. Commissioner of Public Safety and State of Minnesota v. Paul Scott Demars.

Having previously been a prosecutor, Mr. Meaney is well aware of the strict sanctions that Minnesota clients face when facing DWI charges. He uses this experience to provide unique and individualized services to his clients. As the co-founder of Meaney & Patrin, P.A., Mr. Meaney focuses his practice on defending clients against traffic violations, DUI/DWI and other criminal law matters.

Mr. Meaney works diligently to keep his legal skills and knowledge current. He maintains membership with various associations and organizations such as the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, both the Minnesota and National Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College of DUI Defense. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding service, including an Avvo rating of 10.0, or "superb." He has also been voted Minnesota Super Lawyer in the field of DWI/DUI criminal defense every year since 2014.

While Mr. Meaney understands the complexities of Minnesota's DWI laws, he also understands that his clients need their rights protected from the increasingly harsh consequences of DWI conviction. Thanks to his passion and dedication, Mr. Meaney has become a force to be reckoned with in DWI defense.