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MinnesotaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Rice County, 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 Rice County, 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 Rice County, 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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John Leif Fossum

John Leif Fossum
PO BOX 843
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 31 years, John Leif Fossum is a Business Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Law Scho... read more >

James Rene Chatto

James Rene Chatto
James R Chatto PA
1941 Cardinal Ln Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
Licensed for 27 years, James Rene Chatto is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Kimberly Anne Decker

Kimberly Anne Decker
Kraby Decker Law PLLC
220 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 16 years, Kimberly Anne Decker is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Northeastern University Sc... read more >

Michelle Marie Lasswell

Michelle Marie Lasswell
Frago & Lasswell PA
500 Water St S Ste 102
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 30 years, Michelle Marie Lasswell is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Drake University Law School... read more >

Carl Jason Mitchell Arnold

Carl Jason Mitchell Arnold
Arnold Law and Mediation PLLC
220 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 20 years, Carl Jason Mitchell Arnold is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended The University of Iowa College o... read more >

David William Jacobsen

David William Jacobsen
Jacobsen Law Firm PA
158 Water St Ste 1
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 15 years, David William Jacobsen is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law (La... read more >

Gary L Voegele

Gary L Voegele
Gary L Voegele PA
102 4th St NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Licensed for 44 years, Gary L Voegele is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law... read more >

Jessica Ann Hafemeyer

Jessica Ann Hafemeyer
J Scott Braden PA
415 2nd Ave NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Licensed for 20 years, Jessica Ann Hafemeyer is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Law S... read more >

Maren L Swanson

Maren L Swanson
Lampe Law Group LLP
105 5th St E
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 43 years, Maren L Swanson is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Minnesota Law School... read more >

David J Hvistendahl

David J Hvistendahl
Hvistendahl Moersch Dorsey & Hahn PA
311 Water St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 46 years, David J Hvistendahl is a Personal Injury and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of Minnesota Law School... read more >

Lance R Heisler

Lance R Heisler
Heisler Law Office
105 5th St E Ste 205
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 48 years, Lance R Heisler is a Bankruptcy and Consumer Law lawyer who attended University of Notre Dame Law School... read more >

Britt Ackerman

Britt Ackerman
Hvistendahl Moersch Dorsey & Hahn PA
311 Water St S
Northfield, MN 55057-2045
Licensed for 20 years, Britt Ackerman is a Personal Injury and Child Welfare Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law... read more >

Brittney Orin Ackerman

Brittney Orin Ackerman
Hvistendahl Moersch Dorsey & Hahn PA
311 Water St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 20 years, Brittney Orin Ackerman is a Real Estate Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of Washington School ... read more >

Jacqueline Aen Dorsey

Jacqueline Aen Dorsey
Hvistendahl Moersch Dorsey & Hahn PA
311 Water St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 24 years, Jacqueline Aen Dorsey is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of... read more >

Steven A Jorstad

Steven A Jorstad
Jacobsen Law Firm PA
158 Water St Ste 1
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 50 years, Steven A Jorstad is a Social Security Disability Law and Local Government Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline S... read more >

Mary L Hahn

Mary L Hahn
Hvistendahl Moersch Dorsey & Hahn PA
311 Water St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 23 years, Mary L Hahn is a Health Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of North Carolina School of Law... read more >

Kristin Lynn Yahnke

Kristin Lynn Yahnke
Schmitz Ophaug LLP
220 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 12 years, Kristin Lynn Yahnke is a Real Estate Law and Business Law lawyer... read more >

David L Ludescher

David L Ludescher
Grundhoefer & Ludescher PA
PO Box 7
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 36 years, David L Ludescher is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ronald L Moersch

Ronald L Moersch
Hvistendahl Moersch Dorsey & Hahn PA
311 Water St S
Northfield, MN 55057
Licensed for 44 years, Ronald L Moersch is a Family Law and Real Estate Law lawyer... 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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