Washington County Criminal Lawyers

Kevin is an experienced trial attorney in both State & Federal Courts. Kevin is a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Nationally Ranked Criminal Defense Trial Attorney. Kevin will be your best line of defense from start to finish.

From the initial phone call to working behind the scenes, Kevin has built strong relationships with the prosecutors and judges that he uses to help get the results his clients need even before they go to court. Because of his extensive trial experience and all of the tough cases he has tried across Minnesota, Kevin is able to get...

Robert H. Ambrose is a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He represents clients throughout Minnesota in a wide range of criminal cases, such as DWIs, Assaults, and Drug Crimes. Attorney Ambrose has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. For the past seven years, the National Trial Lawyers Organization named him a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer for Criminal Defense. Mr. Ambrose has also received awards in client satisfaction and takes pride in defending his clients.

Steven Coodin was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada . He received his Bachelor of Arts Advanced Degree from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg in 1996. He later attended law school at Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan and graduated in the fall of 2001. He has been practicing law since he was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in 2002 and primarily works in the area of criminal defense and family law. Steven prides himself in his work ethic and dedication to his client's cases. Steven formed his own solo attorney...

Christopher Keyser is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a distinction less than 3% of Minnesota lawyers hold. He has earned dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and reduced charges for clients accused of homicide, criminal sexual conduct, robbery, burglary, assault, DWI, and other serious offenses. Attorney Keyser has earned the respect of judges and prosecutors throughout the state and has a reputation for being straightforward, honest, professional, and aggressively defending his clients. He is also a Major and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve.

TINA SABBY graduated from William Mitchell College of Law cum laude. She attended the University of Arizona Law School. Ms. Sabby participated in the Trial Advocacy Course at the University of Arizona Law School. She worked for the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and was a law clerk for a Superior Court Judge. Tina Sabby worked for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. In 2001, she joined Sabby & Reyes Law Offices as a managing attorney and advocate. Her knowledge and professional demeanor make her an asset to the legal team. Sabby & Reyes Law Firm is AV Peer...

DAVID REYES voted 2012 and 2011 "BEST LAWYER" in Edina, Eden Prairie, and Minnetonka, Minnesota by the Reader's Choice Awards!! HAVE A FORMER FEDERAL PROSECUTOR and FBI AGENT ON YOUR SIDE! I am a criminal defense attorney with over twenty-eight years of criminal law experience. As a former FBI Agent and Federal and State prosecutor, my clients get strong representation from an experienced trial attorney. My background is truly unique. After graduating from law school, I became a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I worked in several states conducting a variety of criminal investigations. After my career as an...

Brian M. Glodosky graduated from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse with a BS in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice in 2003. Thereafter, he received his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 2006. Brian is licensed to practice law in the Minnesota State Courts, Wisconsin State Courts and the United States District Court, District of Minnesota. While in law school, Brian worked for the Anoka County Public Defender’s Office and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. Brian began his legal career as a prosecutor in Winona, Minnesota. ...

Brian has experience in divorce and family law matters. He has prosecuted and defended all types of contested issues, including the legal custody and physical custody of children; restrictions on parenting time and other placement related issues; current and past due child support; child care and day care expenses; education and employment-related issues; spousal support including initiating, limiting, modifying and terminating spousal maintenance; complex property division; digital currency and virtual accounts; concealed assets and dissipation of marital assets; allocating marital interests in closely-held businesses and professional firms; non-marital property claims; and distribution of property through negotiation or litigation. Brian can...

As a recognized trial attorney in the Twin Cities and across the State of Minnesota, Mr. Cotter achieves results for his clients. Focusing on criminal law and injury law, Mr. Cotter does whatever it takes to win these life-changing cases for his clients. As a former prosecuting attorney for the cities of Eagan, Burnsville and Mendota Heights, Mr. Cotter litigated hundreds of cases. Mr. Cotters peers have consistently nominated him as a "Rising Star" and "Super Lawyer" attorney, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of attorneys. Mr. Cotter is certified as a specialist in criminal law...

Attorney Paul W. Rogosheske received his Bachelor of Arts from Hamline University, graduating cum laude. He earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. Paul focuses on criminal defense and also handles personal injury cases. Whether he is helping an individual accused of a crime or injured in an accident, he provides the legal representation his clients deserve and the zealous advocacy they need. Paul was included in Minnesota Law and Politics’s list of “One of the Top 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys” from 2007 to 2010. He works tirelessly to seek favorable results for his clients.

Attorney Alexander W. Rogosheske earned his J.D. from Hamline University School of Law. Before attending law school, he played professional hockey in the ECHL for two years. During his career as a hockey player, Alex developed and strengthened his understanding of the importance of working as a team to achieve a shared goal. He brings that same attitude to the cases he handles. Alex gives his clients the personalized attention they deserve and learns about their goals and needs to develop an innovative strategy and defend against charges. He is committed to providing high-quality legal services to those involved in...

Mr Ayodele M. Ojo first obtained his Law Degree in Nigeria, practicing in Nigeria under the legal system similar to the British legal system. . He then attended William Mitchell Law School in Minnesota and was licensed in the State in 2004 . He specializes in assisting low income Defendants and the less privileged who may not ordinarily have access to legal representation . He is compassionate and zealous in his representation . His diverse experiences,cultural , linguistic orientation is an advantage when he works with immigrants who may need a trustworthy representative that explains their...

Jack is a nationally recognized and award winning criminal defense lawyer and founder of Jack Rice Defense. He received the Professional Excellence Award from the MSBA for 2020, the only lawyer to do so. He is a MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He is also a former Prosecutor and a former U.S. Federal Agent. This St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer has decades of experience representing thousands of clients in everything from Murder to Sexual Assault to other serious criminal charges.

Alex De Marco is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has represented clients charged with everything from traffic offenses to murder. Adult felony cases are his specialty, particularly assault and drug cases, and he handles them for affordable fees. He has experience in Child Protection and termination of parental rights cases. He has also handled hundreds of juvenile delinquency cases. He remains active in local politics and public advocacy. A devoted athlete, he has competed nationally in Strongman. Alex is a big personality who balances professionalism with a down to earth edginess that endures him to his...

For more than a decade, Chris Cadem has concentrated his practice on litigation matters in both criminal and civil cases in State and Federal Court. His experience includes more than 100 trials and roughly a dozen appeals, including multiple petitions to the Minnesota Supreme Court. He has successfully litigated cases spanning from simple speeding tickets to first degree murder and first degree criminal sexual conduct. His civil docket includes everything from contract disputes to complex multiparty, million-dollar financial matters. Chris’s clients include an Academy Award nominated actor, family members of court staff, a judge, and thousands of other Minnesotans.

Chris has...

With over three decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of his clients, attorney Paul Applebaum provides exceptional expertise in the areas of Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Law.

Duffy Defense was founded with one thing in mind, the client. Founder Alec Duffy grew up in a small town where access to attorneys was limited. The number of cases outpaced the means of the public defender, and private attorneys were few and far between. This backlog served to impact one class of people — the criminal defendant. But this is not just a small town phenomena that happened years ago. It is a current issue to communities all around the country. With limited time, defendants are unable to make informed decisions about their cases, and attorneys are unable to...

Attorney John Arechigo has a passion for criminal defense. He devotes nearly 100% of his practice to defending individuals charged with a crime. The other small portion of his practice is reserved for helping clients with collateral issues, perhaps unrelated to being charged with a crime. John is well-connected within the Minnesota criminal defense community. He has a number of valuable resources readily available to his clients, including expert investigators, chemical and mental health experts, sentencing experts, and other legal professionals. John is also easily approachable and accessible to his clients. He strives to...

Melvin R. Welch was born and raised in a small farm town in Minnesota. Following graduation, Melvin attended college at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, before joining the United States Navy in 1996. As a sailor, Melvin learned Russian and served aboard submarines. During his time in service, Melvin finished college and then worked as a translator in the NATO peacekeeping mission to Kosovo, translating for the United States Army and the Russian 13th Tactical Group in Kamenica, Kosovo.

Melvin R. Welch attended the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated in 2007. Melvin's first employ was with...

Criminal and DWI Defense; Car Accidents and Serious Bodily Injury cases

"I’m Josh Johnson. I provide first-rate Minnesota legal representation at reasonable rates. I have extensive experience in the 12 counties in and around the Twin Cities Metro area, and have represented hundreds of clients in criminal defense, personal injury and bankruptcy cases. If you have been injured in an auto accident, charged with a crime, or need advice about debt or bankruptcy, call me - initial consultations are always free. I received my Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law and my bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. I am admitted to the Minnesota Bar...

I'm the owner of Subzero Criminal Defense. I focus my practice on the defense of most serious offenses: murder, sexual assault, domestic assault, and child pornography. The more serious your case, the more important it is to defend your innocence. I'm also the creator of FalselyAccused.com. It's a website devoted to reverse engineering wrongful convictions from the past to help people falsely accused today. If you are falsely accused, there is no better attorney to craft a strategy to combat your false accusations.

John retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant after serving twenty-two years in various infantry, artillery and administrative capacities in numerous locations within the United States and around the world. John chaired the initiative to start Veterans Courts in Minnesota and has traveled the country assisting in setting them up. Additionally, John travels the country teaching law enforcement how to deal with veterans in crisis. John was a 2010 Attorney of the Year recipient.

I focus on probate law and criminal law. An unusual combination, true, but I've worked in both fields for a long time. I'm a 1973 Northwestern University Law School graduate (J.D.) and a 1970 graduate of Grinnell (Iowa) College (B.A.). I also have an M.S. from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and developed a specialty in designing and implementing computer databases for lawyers, paralegal, investigators and others similarly situated. I've done that for nearly 30 years. I originally hail from Fremont, NE, and have lived and worked in Minnesota for over 40 years.

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