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MinnesotaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Wheaton, 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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Charlotte Lee Culbertson

Charlotte Lee Culbertson
PO Box 527
Morris, MN 56267
Licensed for 8 years, Charlotte Lee Culbertson is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law... read more >

Patrick Francis Burns

Patrick Francis Burns
PO Box 92
Ortonville, MN 56278
Licensed for 6 years, Patrick Francis Burns is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Joseph Richard Ellig

Joseph Richard Ellig
Nycklemoe & Ellig PA
106 E Washington Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Licensed for 17 years, Joseph Richard Ellig is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Carolyn Andersen Cadem

Carolyn Andersen Cadem
Cadem Law Group PLLC
1005 Pebble Lake Rd
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Licensed for 11 years, Carolyn Andersen Cadem is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Law ... read more >

Ryan Douglas Fullerton

Ryan Douglas Fullerton
Pemberton Law (Fergus Falls)
110 N Mill St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Licensed for 8 years, Ryan Douglas Fullerton is a Employment Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Minnesota Law Schoo... read more >

Christopher Jay Cadem

Christopher Jay Cadem
Cadem Law Group PLLC
1005 Pebble Lake Rd Ste 209
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Licensed for 19 years, Christopher Jay Cadem is a Real Estate Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of Minnesota Law Schoo... read more >

Michael Lee Walls

Michael Lee Walls
Otter Tail Corporation (Fergus Falls)
PO Box 496
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Licensed for 9 years, Michael Lee Walls is a Business Law and Construction Law lawyer who attended University of Minnesota Law School... read more >

Matthew Pascal Franzese

Matthew Pascal Franzese
Traverse County Attorneys Office
P.O. Box 807
Wheaton, MN 56296
Licensed for 28 years, Matthew Pascal Franzese is a Real Estate Law and Local Government Law lawyer who attended Creighton University Schoo... 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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