Dakota County, Minnesota DWI Attorney

Marsh Halberg, Thomas Rothstein, Tina Hudak Appleby, Eric Nelson & Brent Schafer, Minnesota DWI Attorneys.

A Minnesota DWI can have serious and life-changing consequences. A DWI conviction may result in jail time, loss of driver's license, impoundment of license plates, forfeiture of vehicle and thousands of dollars in fines. This is why it is important to hire an experienced DWI attorney who knows the laws and court system.

The Dakota County DWI Attorneys at Halberg Criminal Defense aggressively defend those arrested for suspicion of drunk driving.

If you have been charged with a Minnesota DWI, drunk driving or other drug or alcohol related offense, contact the Dakota County DWI Lawyers of Halberg Criminal Defense by calling 612-DEFENSE (612-333-3673) or by filling out the FREE DWI Case Evaluation Form to the left.

The Dakota County DWI Attorneys at Halberg Criminal Defense will outline your legal options, including challenging the suspension of your driver’s license. The law firm's staff includes three former city prosecutors and assistant county attorneys. Two of the attorneys are certified intoxilyzer operators. Halberg Criminal Defense is in a results oriented business, and they have an excellent record of helping people charged with a Minnesota DWI.

The Dakota County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers at Halberg Criminal Defense handle all aspects of Minnesota DWI cases. This includes helping you keep your driver's license and seeking the return of your vehicle. The firm will develop an appropriate defense for your DWI arrest and represent you in the event of a trial.

         

Each of the Dakota DUI Lawyers at Halberg Criminal Defense has an extensive criminal law background, and collectively the partners have over 100 years of criminal trial experience. That gives them the knowledge and skill necessary for an excellent DWI defense. The law firm has an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available based upon a survey of their peers.

Attorney Marsh Halberg has personally tried thousands of criminal court trials. He is editor-in-chief of The Minnesota DWI Deskbook, a source book for criminal defense attorneys, and he is one of Minnesota’s most requested Continuing Legal Education speakers on criminal law issues. Marsh Halberg has been named ‘Super Lawyer’ in Minnesota annually since 1997. He has also been named one of Minnesota’s top criminal defense lawyers by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, and honored as ‘Member of Outstanding Lawyers of America ‘ and ‘Who’s Who in Criminal Law’.

Marsh Halberg graduated from St. Olaf College and earned a juris doctorate from Hamline University School of Law.

Lawyer Eric Nelson exclusively practices criminal defense and has an excellent reputation as a skilled attorney. He is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mr. Nelson frequently speaks on criminal law issues throughout the state. He has been named ‘Super Lawyer-Rising Star’ and is included in the list of ‘Who’s Who in Criminal Law’.

Eric Nelson is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Minnesota Bar Association, the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He received an undergraduate degree from Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania and graduated from Hamline University School of Law.

Tina Appleby has distinguished herself as one of the premier female criminal defense attorneys in Minnesota. She has successfully obtained jury acquittals, dismissals and favorable resolutions in over 2000 cases. She frequently speaks at Continuing Legal Education seminars on subjects such as DWI defense.

Tina Appleby is admitted to practice law in Minnesota courts and U.S. Federal Court. She has been named ‘Who’s Who in Criminal Law’ and is a member of Minnesota State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ms. Appleby graduated from the University of Minnesota and earned a juris doctorate from Hamline University School of Law.

Attorney Brent Schafer is a former prosecutor who now practices criminal defense. He has defended over 2,100 clients accused of criminal offenses, including Minnesota DWI. Mr. Schafer is a frequent lecturer and has published articles on DWI defense. He has been recognized as ‘Super Lawyer’ in Minnesota.

Brent Schafer is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He graduated from Winona State University and Hamline University School of Law.

Lawyer Thomas Rothstein is an experienced DWI criminal defense attorney, having litigated cases of implied consent, driver’s license suspensions and vehicle seizures. A former prosecutor, Thomas Rothstein is a frequent lecturer at Continuing Legal Education seminars and he is an adjunct faculty member at William Mitchell College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as Federal Court.

Thomas Rothstein has been named ‘Super Lawyer’ each year since 2000. He has also been named ‘Who’s Who in Criminal Law’ and he is a member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Rothstein received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

Attorney Doug Hazelton focuses on the defense of DWI, DUI and alcohol related traffic offenses. He is one of only two Minnesota attorneys to have completed the prestigious Borkenstein program at Indiana University in the study of alcohol breath testing.

Mr. Hazelton has been named to the lists of ‘Best Lawyers in America’ and ‘Super Lawyer’. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, conducted at Harvard Law School, as well as the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Minnesota Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice. Doug Hazelton graduated from Antioch College in Ohio and received a juris doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law.

To immediately get the help you need, contact the Dakota County DWI Lawyers at Halberg Criminal Defense by calling 612-DEFENSE (612-333-3673).

Dakota County Minnesota DWI Attorneys Halberg Criminal Defense look forward to offering you advice and helping to defend your rights.

Dakota County cities and towns served by Dakota County DWI Attorneys of Halberg Criminal Defense: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, New Trier, Northfield, Randolph, Rosemount, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Vermillion and West St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Halberg Criminal Defense Firm
Northland Plaza Building, Suite 1590
3800 American Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55431

Phone: (612) DEFENSE
(612) 333-3673
Fax: (952) 224-4840

www.halbergdefense.com

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