MN Criminal Defense Attorney | MN DWI Lawyer

Experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney | MN DWI Lawyer

As an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney, I believe that it is very important that my clients, whether they are facing a felony, gross misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor, understand:

« the issues involved in their case;

« the law that applies;

« what their rights are;

« what to reasonably expect from my representation; and

« what the likely outcome of their case will be.

"Do I need to hire a lawyer?"

I regularly get asked by potential clients who are facing a criminal investigation, pending criminal charges or who are already involved in the criminal court process:

"Do I need to hire a lawyer?"

My answer to this question is almost always the same:

"Yes--even if you decide not to retain my services"

However, the ultimate decision by the potential client to retain my services may not be so simple.

While the issue of a retainer fee in a given case may be of real concern, the bottom-line is that when your freedom and future is in jeopardy:

Who do you want fighting for you and protecting your rights?

I have more than a decade of experience of fighting for and protecting the rights of the accused in all of Minnesota's courts, the United States District Court for Minnesota and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.

"What type of criminal cases do you handle?"

As an experienced Minnesota DWI lawyer, a DWI case is one of the most common criminal cases I handle. However, I handle all criminal cases and I will Defend you against all criminal charges, regardless of severity, including but not limited to:

ü All Traffic/Driving/License Offenses

ü Driving While Impaired (DWI)

ü Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

ü Drunk-Driving

ü Careless Driving/Reckless Driving

ü Theft/Fraud/Embezzlement/Forgery

ü Assault/Battery/Domestic Abuse

ü Robbery/Burglary/Home Invasion

ü Homicide/Murder/Manslaughter

ü Drug Charges/Controlled Substance Offenses

ü Rape/Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC)/Prostitution-Related Crimes

If you want a competent, experienced and zealous Minnesota criminal defense attorney fighting for you and protecting your rights:

MN DWI Lawyer | Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorneys

Call Me, Matthew L. Thornton, Esq.: (651) 699-2007