Arneson & Geffen, PLLC operates from 333 N Washington Avenue #405 in Minneapolis, MN 55401, providing 24/7 criminal defense at 612-465-8581 with seasoned trial attorneys who have handled thousands of cases and numerous appeals in state and federal courts including the Minnesota Supreme Court. Mark Arneson, a former Prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General, leads the firm using his experience, expertise, reputation and resources to aggressively represent clients facing DWI/DUI, criminal vehicular operation, drug offenses, sex crimes, prostitution, theft, assault, domestic violence, white collar crimes, and all felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor charges. The firm serves clients throughout Minnesota including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, and suburban communities like Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Roseville, understanding that reputation and freedom are at stake with criminal arrests. Attorney Arneson graduated Magna Cum Laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 1997, beginning his career as lead prosecutor for several Minnesota cities before transitioning to criminal defense where he now fights for clients facing murder, robbery, firearm offenses, computer-based sex crimes, and various criminal allegations. The practice recognizes that any conviction from felonies to misdemeanors can negatively impact employment opportunities and result in loss of driving privileges, voting rights, international travel, and firearm ownership. Contact Arneson & Geffen for free consultation regarding criminal charges anywhere in Minnesota, where experienced defense attorneys protect rights and pursue favorable outcomes.
Criminal Defense Attorneys in Minneapolis
Carson J. Heefner provides criminal defense services in Fridley, Minnesota from his Minneapolis office at 210 W Grant St #114, Minneapolis, MN 55403, offering 24/7 availability for consultations at 612-202-8971. With two decades of criminal law experience, Carson has handled more than 1,000 cases and argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court and Minnesota Court of Appeals, representing clients charged with DUI/DWI, assault, domestic assault, drug crimes, expungement, manslaughter, homicide, murder, felony offenses, theft crimes, burglary, prostitution, child pornography, sex crimes, kidnapping, criminal vehicular homicide, terroristic threats, detox release, and appeals. Bringing extensive trial experience and skilled advocacy to every case regardless of the charges, Carson serves as a powerful advocate helping clients navigate the emotional and confusing criminal justice system to reach favorable conclusions. His negotiation skills often result in case dismissals or reduced charges, while his courtroom experience before judges and juries provides the knowledge and resources necessary for successful defense strategies. Understanding that being charged with a crime creates significant stress and uncertainty, Carson offers competent legal representation to help clients in Fridley and throughout Minnesota achieve the best possible outcomes and move forward with their lives.
Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys operates from offices at 310 S 4th Ave #1130, Minneapolis, MN 55415 and 570 N Asbury St #205, St Paul, MN 55104, providing exclusively criminal defense services throughout Minnesota with 24/7 availability at (952) 913-1421. Led by Max A. Keller and Barry S. Edwards, who bring over 25 years of experience including Max’s former prosecutor background, the firm handles DWI cases, sex crimes, drug crimes, white collar offenses, felony defense, criminal appeals, expungements, traffic violations, and professional license defense matters. As members of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice reserved for the top 50 criminal defense lawyers in the state, both attorneys have been selected to Super Lawyers since 2015 and maintain a reputation for taking difficult cases to trial and winning rather than recommending plea deals. The firm has handled over 1,000 cases with extensive experience defending clients charged with everything from misdemeanors like DUI and drug possession to serious felonies including robbery, burglary, homicide, and sex offenses, working directly with clients throughout their cases without passing work to associates. Offering free consultations and affordable legal fees to ensure accessibility regardless of financial situation, the attorneys are available 24/7 and pride themselves on thorough case investigation, strategic pre-trial motion practice, and aggressive trial representation in Minnesota’s district, superior, and appellate courts.
Charles Hawkins Law maintains offices at 150 South 5th Street Suite 2860, Minneapolis, MN 55402, where Charles Hawkins has practiced criminal defense since 1980 following mentorship under Douglas W. Thomson. The firm handles murder, racketeering, sexual assault, aggravated robbery and assault, drug offenses including conspiracy and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, and cocaine at state and federal levels, money laundering, firearms violations, solicitation charges, DUI/DWI, and counterfeiting cases. Charles also defends white collar crimes including mail and wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, securities fraud, Medicare fraud, theft, embezzlement, and tax evasion matters, along with state and federal appeals and post-conviction relief. Having tried over 200 state and federal jury trials while representing more than 2000 clients, Charles brings four decades of courtroom experience to each case. Available at (612) 339-6921 or [email protected], the practice emphasizes that defense lawyers serve as the only barrier between organized government power and citizens accused of crimes. Charles learned from his mentor the importance of integrity, professionalism with prosecutors, frankness with judges, and the art of cross-examination. The firm limits its focus exclusively to criminal defense, believing successful representation requires imagination, understanding of clients, and skillful application of law to facts.
Halberg Criminal Defense operates from 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Suite 1700, Minneapolis, MN 55431, positioning itself as Minnesota’s largest and most experienced criminal defense law firm with over 145 combined years of trial experience. Available 24/7 at 612-333-3673 with live attorney access rather than answering services, the firm includes attorneys Marsh Halberg, Eric Nelson, Lucas Dawson, and others exclusively focused on criminal defense. The practice handles assault crimes, DWI including felony and drug-related charges, burglary, drug crimes, sex offenses including criminal sexual conduct and child pornography, murder/homicide, white-collar crimes, federal cases, probation violations, and expungements. Located conveniently in Wells Fargo Plaza Building with free parking, the firm has earned Martindale Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating based on legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, and peer recognition. Their team approach pools collective knowledge for maximum success potential, handling high-profile cases while providing discrete assistance to all Minnesota citizens. With advanced legal research tools, skilled investigators, established experts, and statewide prosecutor relationships, Halberg Defense confronts government prosecution with virtually limitless resources, ensuring aggressive representation without intimidation.
Coley J. Grostyan operates from 150 S 5th Street Suite 2860, Minneapolis, MN 55402, providing personalized criminal defense throughout Minnesota with over 15 years of courtroom experience and 24/7 availability at (612) 747-2254. The firm handles drug charges including possession and sales, DWI/DUI cases including felony-level offenses, domestic violence and assault, sex crimes, gun and weapons charges, white collar crimes, theft offenses, violent crimes including robbery and homicide, plus expungements and firearm rights restoration. Recognized by Super Lawyers 2022-2025 and Rising Stars 2018-2019, Attorney Grostyan has achieved hundreds of successful outcomes including not guilty verdicts, dismissed charges, and stays of adjudication across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Isanti, Carver, Wright, Scott, Washington, and Sherburne Counties. Recent victories include dismissed felony drug charges with $83,040 returned, not guilty verdicts in criminal sexual conduct cases, dismissed firearms charges, and successful federal conspiracy defense resulting in acquittal. The practice emphasizes immediate attorney consultation before speaking with police, providing aggressive defense strategies with clear communication and client-centered approaches throughout proceedings. With extensive experience in both misdemeanor and felony matters, Grostyan personally manages every case from initial consultation through trial, offering free case evaluations and maintaining high client satisfaction through responsive, dedicated representation.
F.T. Sessoms practices criminal defense from 331 2nd Avenue South, Suite 840, Minneapolis, MN 55401, bringing recognition as a Minnesota Super Lawyer for over 15 years and the 2012 Minneapolis DWI Defense Lawyer of the Year designation. Having served as 2013 President of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and earning selection to “The Best Lawyers in America,” Sessoms personally handles all cases without passing them to junior associates, specializing in DWI defense, assault, child pornography, domestic assault, drug offenses, embezzlement, expungements, gun offenses, kidnapping, murder, and sex crimes. The firm exploits potential errors in DWI cases by challenging initial stops, probable cause determinations, consent to test, search warrant procedures, test validity, and violations of additional testing rights, with successful jury trial victories ranging from DWI to murder charges. With board certification and extensive experience in both state and federal courts, Sessoms combines technical knowledge of field sobriety tests, breath and blood testing procedures with strategic defense planning. Available seven days a week at 612-344-1505, the practice emphasizes personal responsibility for each case with promises to pursue dismissal of all charges.
Arneson & Geffen, PLLC operates from 333 N Washington Avenue #405, Minneapolis, MN 55401, with seasoned trial attorneys who have handled thousands of criminal defense cases and numerous appeals in state and federal courts including the Minnesota Supreme Court. Led by Mark Arneson, who graduated Magna Cum Laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 1997 and began his career as lead prosecutor for Waite Park, Buffalo, St. Joseph, and Albany, the firm leverages prosecutorial experience and Assistant Attorney General backgrounds to aggressively represent clients. The practice handles all criminal cases including DWI/DUI, criminal vehicular operation and homicide, drug offenses, sex crimes, prostitution and solicitation, theft, assault, domestic violence, white collar crimes, and all felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor offenses throughout Minnesota. Serving clients in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, and suburban counties, they understand criminal convictions can impact employment opportunities, driving privileges, voting rights, international travel, and firearm ownership. Available 24/7 at 612-465-8581, the firm provides free consultations, recognizing that reputation and freedom are at stake when handling criminal arrests in Minnesota courts.
Ryan Garry LLC operates from 333 South 7th Street, Suite 3020, Minneapolis, MN 55403, led by Attorney Ryan Garry who holds the distinguished certification as a Minnesota Criminal Law Specialist, achieved by less than 3% of criminal defense attorneys statewide. Selected as a Top 100 Lawyer in Minnesota from 2018-2025, Garry leads a team including Attorney Elizabeth Duel where every attorney has earned Superlawyer or Rising Star Superlawyer recognition, representing only the top 5% of criminal defense lawyers. The firm handles violent crimes, sex crimes, drug crimes, white collar crimes, federal crimes, driving offenses including DWI, and expungement proceedings, with a proven track record of not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and successful appeals throughout Minnesota state and federal courts. As a former public defender who limits case volume to ensure personal attention, Garry has developed a reputation as an accomplished trial attorney providing aggressive defense strategies. Available at 612-436-3051 or [email protected], the practice offers free consultations and maintains 24-hour accessibility while serving clients facing investigations, misdemeanor charges, or serious felony accusations requiring certified specialist representation.
Halberg Criminal Defense operates from 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Suite 1700, Minneapolis, MN 55431, bringing together ten attorneys with over 145 years of combined criminal trial experience available 24/7 at 612-333-3673. The firm, recognized as Minnesota’s largest criminal defense practice with more Criminal Defense/DWI Super Lawyers and Rising Stars than any other firm in the country, has earned Martindale Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating. They handle DUI/DWI cases including felony charges and source code litigation, drug crimes, assault, criminal sexual conduct, theft offenses, white collar crimes, murder/homicide, and federal law violations throughout Minnesota. Lead attorney Marsh Halberg served on the trial team for Minnesota’s largest criminal case involving over 4,400 defendants in source code litigation challenging breath test admissibility. The practice has secured numerous victories including Not Guilty verdicts in first degree criminal sexual conduct, murder cases using the McNaughton insanity defense, and complete dismissals of serious felony charges, while handling high-profile cases and offering discreet legal assistance with same-day representation services for clients facing everything from probation violations to complex federal matters.