Thomas C Gallagher

Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.

• Criminal Law
• Cannabis & Marijuana Law
• White Collar Crime
• Juvenile Law
• DUI & DWI
• Domestic Violence

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Minnesota

Since 1988

Trial Lawyer

Gallagher Criminal Defense

1993 - Current

Criminal defense services for clients charged with crimes in Minnesota state and federal courts.

Associate Attorney

Cloutier & Musech

1988 - 1993

Criminal defense for firm's clients, as well as personal injury and other civil litigation.

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D. | Law

1984 - 1988

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

B.A. | Psychology

1978 - 1983

Minnesota Norml

Director - Board of Directors

2011 - Current

Activities: Founding members of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. We work for the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice

Member

2000 - Current

Activities: Membership limited to fifty criminal defense lawyers, voted in by existing membership. Members work together to lead the way towards criminal justice in Minnesota courts.

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Current

Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota, working together to protect the rights of Minnesotans.

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Current

Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in the United States, championing the cause of the People.

NORML Legal Committee

Member

1995 - Current

Activities: Member of the Norml Legal Committee. (Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.) We share information and insights helpful in defending those charged with marijuana crimes, and work on legalization efforts.

Q. How long can someone sit in jail for a probable cause without seeing a judge for 4 days.

30 June 2020

A: Several factors affect how long an uncharged person can lawfully be held in jail before seeing a judge. The way to speed that up is to get a criminal defense attorney involved, however.

Q. False Evidence being used,felony domestic abuse,should I contact County Attorney Office ? July 6 2020 hearing

30 June 2020

A: The question as worded is confusing. If a witness has information helpful to the defense, and they want the defense to know about it; they should contact the defense attorney for the person accused. Then that defense attorney may wish to have a defense investigator conduct and interview and get a witness statement. If so, the defense attorney could then provide a copy to the prosecutor. That would typically help the defendant. Otherwise call a defense attorney to discuss.

Q. Will I go to Jail for using my Parent’s credit card without permission?

29 June 2020

A: Try to focus your attention on time and the possible. Events in the past cannot be changed. But you can control your behavior in the present and the future. So don't overthink past mistakes that are too late to change. Instead, learn from past mistakes, and resolve to make better choices in the future. People accused of past theft can often improve their situation by repaying the victim's loss ASAP. (In bigger cases, they may want to do that through their attorney.) Next, do not talk about past mistakes that could be criminally prosecuted, with anyone. Especially avoid talking to police. After that, consider therapy. Most theft crimes are symptoms of mental health stress and issues that can be treated. Left untreated, the person is at higher risk of a similar, future impulse and mistake.