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Charlie Rooney

Charlie Rooney

J.D. from University of St. Thomas, Magna Cum Laude

Former prosecutor for County Attorney’s Office

Clerked for the Chief Judge of Hennepin County

Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson

Attorney of the Year (Minnesota Lawyer 2022)

Named one of the TOP 40 UNDER 40 by the National Trial Lawyers' Association

"Rising Star" (2004-2013)

"Super Lawyer" (2014-Present)

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Debbie Lang

Debbie Lang

Top 100 National Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers' Association

Co-Editor of the Minnesota DWI Deskbook

Super Lawyer (2020-present)

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2012, 2014-2017)

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Dave Risk

Dave Risk

Super Lawyer (2014-present)

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008-2011)

J.D. William Mitchell College of Law magna cum laude graduate

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Christina Zauhar

Christina Zauhar

Up & Coming Attorney (Minnesota Lawyer 2017)

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2017-present)

Member of Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (2021-present)

Member of Minnesota Women Lawyers (2012-present)

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Marsh Halberg

Marsh Halberg

Top Six Criminal Defense Attorneys (Mpls/St. Paul Magazine)

Attorney of the Year (Minnesota Lawyer 2011 & 2017)

Super Lawyer (1997-Present)

Co-Editor of the Minnesota DWI Deskbook

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Lucas Dawson

Lucas Dawson

Super Lawyer Rising Star (2017-present)

Human Services Background Study Eligibility Task Force - Remedies Subcommittee Chair 2022

Human Services Background Study Eligibility Task Force Member 2021 - 2022

Requested speaker at Minnesota CLEs

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Zach Graham

Zach Graham

J.D. St. Thomas School of Law, cum laude

Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Achieved successful outcomes for clients in district court and on appeal

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Julia Forbes

Julia Forbes

Former County Attorney

Former Special Assistant County Attorney

Graduated law school Magna Cum Laude (top 10%)

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Stephanie Ogier

Stephanie Ogier

J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Graduated law school Magna Cum Laude

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Kelsee Willett

Kelsee Willett

Dean's List Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Innocence Project defending wrongfully accused

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HomePractice AreasHiring The Best Minnesota Criminal Lawyers

Are You Facing Criminal Charges? Don’t Risk Your Freedom To Just Any Attorney! Hire Experienced Minnesota Criminal Lawyers?


Keep These Things In Mind When Searching For Minnesota Defense Lawyers


When it comes to finding experienced Minnesota criminal lawyers, there are several things to take into consideration.

Obviously, you want to work with those Minnesota defense lawyers who have the greatest amount of experience and expertise with handling cases like yours. As such, there are several things you should consider when determining which group of Minnesota defense lawyers to work with. Some of these things include…

  • Whether or not the attorney has any publications
    Those Minnesota criminal lawyers who have published books, articles and treatises, which are legal reference guides, are generally considered to be “experts” in the field.
  • The number of acquittals the attorney has won
    Those Minnesota defense lawyers who manage to get outright acquittals on serious criminal charges have demonstrated their ability to prepare well and fight hard on behalf of their clients.
  • The leadership positions the attorney holds within legal organizations
    The leaders of legal organizations are appointed to these positions through a vote. Therefore, Minnesota criminal lawyers who hold leadership positions have earned the respect of other lawyers and are typically held in high regard within the legal community.
  • The number of bar referrals the attorney has received
    Information regarding the attorney's past actions and whether or not he or she has been disciplined by the bar is available to the public. Obviously, you don't want to work with those Minnesota defense attorneys who have had many bar referrals.
  • Whether or not the attorney has served as a legal analyst
    Those Minnesota criminal lawyers who are called upon to serve as a legal analyst or criminal law commentator for television shows or radio stations are typically regarded as more experienced legal professionals.

If you are ready to hire highly-qualified Minnesota criminal lawyers to handle your case, contact Halberg Criminal Defense at (952) 224-4848. Our Minnesota defense attorneys are highly regarded within the legal community and will be certain to do everything possible to help your case.

Furthermore, with the Halberg Criminal Defense team by your side, you can take comfort in knowing that you can contact one of our Minnesota criminal lawyers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Get the representation you need when you put your case in the hands of the experienced attorneys at Halberg Criminal Defense.

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