Krekelberg Law Firm maintains offices at 213 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 and 10 North Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, providing legal services throughout Minnesota and North Dakota since the 1950s. The firm’s criminal defense team assists clients with misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony charges including DWI, assault, domestic violence, order for protection violations, and white collar crimes. Attorneys Jeffrey D. Skonseng, Chad D. Miller, Tracey R. Lindberg, and Lindsay K. Forsgren handle criminal prosecutions for surrounding communities while defending individuals against drug charges, theft, fraud, and violent crimes. They represent clients in both state and federal courts across west central Minnesota. The Fergus Falls office can be reached at (218) 739-4623 and Pelican Rapids at (218) 863-6651. Beyond criminal defense, the firm provides representation in family law, estate planning, probate, real estate, bankruptcy, and personal injury matters serving clients throughout Minnesota’s rural communities.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Alex Smith, Esq. operates from 6 North Street, Middletown, New York 10940, providing comprehensive legal representation throughout Orange County. With over thirty years of trial and appellate practice experience, this firm handles criminal defense matters including DUI charges, drug offenses, assault cases, and various misdemeanor and felony accusations. The practice represents clients facing weapons charges, theft allegations, domestic violence accusations, and probation violations while also offering assistance with civil rights violations during arrests or police encounters. Attorney Smith has successfully argued cases before New York appellate courts and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, including notable matters like People v Payne involving manslaughter charges. The firm maintains regular business hours Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Fridays until 3 PM, accepting case referrals and providing immediate legal consultation at (845) 344-4322 for time-sensitive criminal matters throughout the Hudson Valley region.
Margaret “Molly” Fox operates her criminal defense practice in Maryland, available at 443-477-8518, bringing fifteen years of prosecutorial experience to defending clients against criminal charges. As former Deputy State’s Attorney in Dorchester County who won thirteen consecutive jury trials, Fox applies her pitbull prosecutor reputation to fighting for defendants. Licensed since 2008 with a law degree from University of Baltimore, she has tried every type of criminal case throughout her career. Fox provides honest assessments of the state’s ability to prove charges, identifying weaknesses in prosecution cases based on her extensive trial experience. The practice handles serious traffic offenses alongside comprehensive criminal defense matters throughout Maryland jurisdictions. Having served as a career prosecutor beginning in Baltimore City, Fox understands evidence requirements and prosecution strategies used in building cases. She offers free consultations and makes the state work to prove every element of charges against her clients.
Rhonda B. Ives Attorney & Counselor at Law operates from her offices serving Battle Creek, Hillsdale and Coldwater, Michigan, specializing in family law and criminal defense matters with over twenty years of dedicated legal experience. The firm handles criminal cases including DUI/drunk driving charges, domestic violence, DWLS (driving while license suspended), drug offenses, sexual offenses, and medical marijuana cases throughout Calhoun, Hillsdale and Branch counties. Attorney Ives brings extensive continuing education credentials including graduation from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. The practice offers twenty-four hour availability at (517) 617-4800 with the main office reachable at (517) 278-1800, providing free initial consultations for criminal matters. As a hands-on practitioner, she takes time to understand each client’s concerns and goals while bringing passion and commitment to achieving positive outcomes in both criminal defense and family law cases.
Pattis & Paz LLC operates from 383 Orange Street, 1st Floor, New Haven, CT 06511, serving Connecticut residents facing serious criminal charges and civil disputes. Partners Norm Pattis and Brittany Paz bring extensive trial experience defending clients against murder, manslaughter, assault, domestic violence, sex offenses, DUI/DWI, drug charges, white collar crimes, and federal offenses throughout state and federal courts. The firm handles high-profile cases with Pattis known as “America’s Fiercest Trial Lawyer” providing expert commentary and Paz recognized by National Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers. They represent clients charged with violent crimes, property offenses, motor vehicle violations, and weapons charges while offering 24/7 availability at (203) 393-3017. With offices in New Haven and Shelton, the attorneys understand each client’s background and circumstances are pivotal to building strong defenses, providing free consultations and fierce advocacy for those facing criminal prosecutions.
The MacNeil Firm provides comprehensive criminal defense and DUI defense throughout Illinois and Indiana, with founding partners being a unique family team of father R. Scott MacNeil and sons Donald N. MacNeil (Lead Counsel) and Donald L. MacNeil (Complex Litigation). The firm distinguishes itself through passion for constitutional law and dedication to courtroom victories, offering personalized service that exceeds client expectations during the stressful post-arrest period. Their DUI defense practice handles cases ranging from first-time offenses where one mistake doesn’t have to ruin a life, to multiple arrests, protecting driving privileges, preventing insurance rate increases, and defending professional reputations, with extensive experience challenging breath tests, field sobriety tests, and securing favorable outcomes including dismissals and reduced charges. The criminal defense practice encompasses domestic violence, drug crimes, expungement services, federal criminal defense, juvenile cases, probation violations, sex crimes, violent offenses, weapons charges, and white collar crimes, with the team sending a clear message to prosecutors that cases will be vigorously contested. Notable victories include constitutional challenges resulting in dismissals, not guilty verdicts in cases with high BAC readings and accidents, successful suppression motions excluding evidence, and acquittals in serious charges including theft and weapons offenses. The firm has achieved over 85% success rate in trials, with recent results including roadblocks declared unconstitutional, acquittals for second DUI offenders despite blood tests showing 0.187 BAC, fourth DUI reduced to reckless driving avoiding mandatory jail time, and dismissals based on illegal searches. Available at 708-218-0947 with offices in Frankfort and Shorewood, The MacNeil Firm provides aggressive advocacy and strategic defense designed specifically for each case, taking personal interest in securing the best possible outcomes.
Martin & Wagner Law operates from Rogers, Minnesota, serving Wright, Anoka, and Sherburne counties with comprehensive family law, criminal defense, and estate planning services, offering free half-hour initial consultations at 763-425-6330. The firm has been voted Best Attorney eight consecutive years in the Crow River News Reader’s Choice Awards covering St. Michael, Rogers, Albertville, Rockford, Medina, Corcoran, Hanover, Independence, and Greenfield, demonstrating consistent client satisfaction and community recognition. Their family law practice handles divorce and separation proceedings, child custody disputes utilizing Minnesota’s best interests standards, child support calculations based on state guidelines, parenting time arrangements, property division, spousal maintenance, paternity establishment, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, third-party and grandparent visitation rights, and alternative dispute resolution through mediation, FENE, and SENE processes. The criminal defense practice represents clients facing assault charges, DWI/DUI offenses with potential license implications, felonies and misdemeanors, orders for protection, probation violations, and traffic violations that can affect driving privileges and employment. Estate planning services include wills, contingent trust wills, designation of temporary custodians for minor children, health care directives, powers of attorney, intestate estate administration, and single parent will preparation. The firm emphasizes personal service and bold advocacy, understanding that litigation can be daunting and viewing themselves as part of clients’ larger family support system. With offices providing free parking and payment plans available, Martin & Wagner combines experienced counsel with commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes while protecting clients’ rights under Minnesota law.
Williams & Connolly LLP operates from 680 Maine Avenue SW in Washington DC 20024, functioning as one of the world’s premier litigation firms handling significant civil and criminal matters in courts nationwide and forums globally, contactable at 202-434-5000. The firm brings unique talent, tenacity, and teamwork to cases with practice areas spanning criminal defense and government investigations including anti-money laundering, congressional investigations, criminal antitrust, criminal securities fraud, criminal tax, false claims act matters, foreign corrupt practices act violations, health care fraud, internal investigations, and public corruption defense. Their civil litigation practice encompasses accountant liability, administrative law, antitrust, arbitration, bankruptcy litigation, class actions, commercial litigation, directors and officers liability, employment litigation, environmental litigation, federal programs and government contracts, financial services disputes, and Supreme Court appellate litigation. The attorneys handle transactions and business counseling including acquisitions, contracts, corporate governance and compliance, credit facilities, employment counseling, executive compensation, representation of former government officials, authors, and television correspondents, along with comprehensive tax planning services. Industry specializations include aerospace and defense, construction and engineering, cryptocurrency and blockchain, cybersecurity, energy sectors, financial institutions, health care, higher education, hospitality and gaming, insurance and reinsurance, life sciences, media and entertainment, mining and metals, private equity, professional services, real estate, sports, technology, and transportation. Recent recognitions include being named finalists in six categories for The American Lawyer’s 2025 Industry Awards, with partners earning Chambers USA recognition for media and entertainment, white-collar crime and government investigations.
The Law Office of H. Anthony Hervol operates from 22211 IH-10 West, Suite 1206-168, San Antonio, Texas 78257, specializing in bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer class actions with over 45 years of legal expertise. Attorney H. Anthony Hervol, born in Austin in 1967, earned his B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and J.D. from St. Mary’s University, gaining admission to the Texas Bar in 1992 and multiple federal courts including the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Following a judicial clerkship with Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Ronald B. King, Hervol has developed extensive experience representing over 3000 individuals and businesses in bankruptcy cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13, serving as lead counsel in over 100 contested adversary proceedings and handling numerous bankruptcy appeals. His practice encompasses civil litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state court, real estate matters for residential and commercial properties, consumer credit cases under the FCRA, FDCPA, and Mortgage Servicer’s Act, wills and probate including estate planning and will probating, and complex consumer class actions where he has been certified as lead or co-lead class counsel in multiple nationwide FCRA class actions and state-wide FDCPA/TDCA class actions. A frequent author and speaker at State Bar of Texas continuing legal education courses, Hervol received the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Champions of Justice Award and Justice for the People Award, demonstrating his commitment to consumer advocacy. The firm offers debt relief services at 210-522-9500, helping individuals and businesses navigate bankruptcy proceedings while also pursuing consumer protection litigation and providing comprehensive legal representation in real estate, probate, and civil litigation matters.
Kim & LaVoy, S.C. maintains offices at 2360 N. 124th Street, Suite 200, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, and 530 Walnut Street, Suite 3, West Bend, WI 53095, exclusively dedicating 100% of their practice to drunk driving and criminal defense throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee counties. The firm features attorney Julius Kim, a former Assistant District Attorney for Milwaukee County whose prosecutorial experience provides unique insight into prosecutors’ strategies during investigations, plea negotiations, and trials, alongside Jonathan LaVoy, with both attorneys recognized for seven consecutive years as Wisconsin’s best criminal defense attorneys by judges, prosecutors, and lawyers statewide. Their comprehensive criminal defense practice handles everything from traffic citations to homicides, including drunk driving/OWI cases where extensive training enables effective challenges to field sobriety and breath tests, drug offenses from possession to trafficking, sex offenses and internet sex crimes including child pornography possession, domestic violence and assault charges, disorderly conduct and battery, theft fraud and embezzlement, juvenile crimes protecting young people’s futures, federal crimes requiring immediate consultation, criminal appeals, mental health defenses, probation and parole violations, and restraining order violations. The firm provides honest assessments and straightforward answers, believing that creating false hopes serves no one, while offering free consultations at 414-257-2100 with 24/7 availability. Their philosophy, shaped by Kim’s prosecutorial background and expressed through Sun Tzu’s “know thy enemy and know yourself,” enables zealous litigation when legal challenges exist while also recognizing when plea negotiation better serves clients’ interests, making them among the state’s best at putting prosecution to their burden of proof.