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.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lundgren & Johnson, PSC operates from 121 S 8th St Suite 893, Minneapolis, MN 55402, with attorneys David R. Lundgren and Adam T. Johnson providing over 25 years of combined criminal defense experience throughout the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. The firm specializes in DWI/DUI defense, criminal appeals, drug crimes including controlled substance charges, domestic assault, and Title IX matters, achieving numerous acquittals at jury trials, case dismissals, and favorable plea negotiations. Both attorneys have been recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers and selected as Top Lawyers by Minnesota Monthly, handling everything from fifth-degree controlled substance crimes to felony assault charges and murder cases. They offer 24/7 availability at (612) 767-9643 with experience defending against field sobriety tests, challenging search warrants, and protecting clients’ rights in cases involving body-worn camera evidence and geofence warrants. The practice has successfully defended thousands of clients with recent victories including acquittal on felony DWI charges, dismissal of multiple felony assault charges, and extensive experience with Minnesota’s changing DWI laws and criminal justice procedures.
Oakland DUI Attorneys is a DUI defense law firm led by Lamano Law Office specializing in defending people accused of DUI in Oakland, California at 220 4th St. Suite #200, Oakland, CA 94607, reachable at (510) 488-3000. The firm is 5-Star Rated and focuses exclusively on DUI/DWI defense, with attorneys Givelle Lamano, Manjula Martin, and Alanna Coopersmith. Lamano Law Office (LLO) is a woman-owned and operated criminal defense firm that protects individuals accused of crimes using a holistic approach influenced by restorative justice. The firm has 100% five-star reviews on Google, is rated #1 for Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland on Yelp, and uses a 150-point inspection list on every case to ensure the highest standards of legal representation.
Oakland DUI Attorneys handles both first-time DUI offenses and multiple DUI offenses throughout California, including cases in Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, Dublin, Oakland, Richmond, Pittsburg, and San Francisco. For first-time DUI offenses, penalties can include fines up to $2000, 48 hours to 6 months in jail, 4-month driver’s license suspension, alcohol treatment programs of 4 to 9 months, and hospital/morgue programs. For multiple DUI offenses, penalties increase significantly, with second offenses involving up to 1 year in jail with 90-day minimum, 2-year license suspension, and 30-month alcohol/drug programs. Third offenses carry up to 1 year in jail with 120-day minimum and 3-year license suspension. Fourth DUI convictions face 16 months in jail with 180-day minimum, 4-year license suspension, and potential felony charges. The firm provides free consultations and works to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients facing DUI charges.