72/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN: 2026 rankings
250 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Minneapolis: Hoglund Law, LFR Score 72/100; 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Gerald Miller P.A., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 250.
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Most-reviewed: Gerald Miller P.A., 336 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 250 ranked after Hoglund Law; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
250 Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 101 are open 24/7, 114 open Saturdays and 113 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 250 rated law firms.
Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoglund Law | 72 | 4.9★ (617) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Gerald Miller P.A. | 71 | 4.9★ (336) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Shek Law LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (223) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Ryan Garry LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (181) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Lundgren & Johnson, PSC | 71 | 5.0★ (166) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Halberg Criminal Defense | 70 | 4.9★ (196) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Wilson & Clas | 70 | 5.0★ (132) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | BK Law Group | 70 | 5.0★ (310) | Bloomington, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Keyser Law, P.A | 70 | 4.9★ (137) | Minneapolis | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Jack Rice Defense | St. Paul Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyer | 69 | 5.0★ (201) | Saint Paul, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 250 criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Minneapolis
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#3 Shek Law LLC
Based in Minneapolis
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#8 BK Law Group
Based in Bloomington, 9 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 310 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 8 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 7 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#12 Aberrant Law
Based in Minneapolis
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Eagan, 10 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#19 Karalus Law Firm
Based in Minneapolis
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Eagan, 11 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#21 Repka Law, LLC
Based in Saint Paul, 9 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#22 F.T. Sessoms
Based in Minneapolis
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#24 Carson J Heefner
Based in Minneapolis
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 250 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Johnson Erickson Criminal Defense | 67 | 5.0★ (35) | In Minneapolis |
| 27 | Duffy Defense, PLLC | 67 | 5.0★ (72) | 8 mi |
| 28 | Judith Samson - Minneapolis Criminal Attorney | 67 | 4.5★ (85) | In Minneapolis |
| 29 | Ambrose Law Firm, Minneapolis DWI Lawyers | 67 | 4.9★ (33) | In Minneapolis |
| 30 | BK Law Group | 67 | 5.0★ (29) | In Minneapolis |
| 31 | Gad & Gad Law Offices LLP | 67 | 4.9★ (31) | In Minneapolis |
| 32 | Kans Law Firm LLC | 67 | 4.9★ (88) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Neuville Law Office | 67 | 4.8★ (65) | 6 mi |
| 34 | Groshek Law PA | 67 | 4.2★ (147) | In Minneapolis |
| 35 | Law Office of Coley J. Grostyan, PLLC | 66 | 4.9★ (24) | In Minneapolis |
| 36 | Speas Law | 66 | 4.5★ (45) | In Minneapolis |
| 37 | Cody M. Wright DWI & Criminal Defense | 66 | 4.8★ (25) | In Minneapolis |
| 38 | Archambault Criminal Defense | 66 | 5.0★ (112) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Kaleb Larson Law, PLLC | 66 | 5.0★ (18) | In Minneapolis |
| 40 | Ramsay Law Firm PLLC | 66 | 4.6★ (67) | 6 mi |
| 41 | Brockton D. Hunter P.A. | 66 | 4.7★ (23) | In Minneapolis |
| 42 | Jeffrey Dean Criminal Lawyer & DWI Attorney | 66 | 5.0★ (42) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Anderson Defense | 66 | 4.9★ (148) | 11 mi |
| 44 | Grostyan Law, PLC | 66 | 5.0★ (23) | 5 mi |
| 45 | Schafer Law Firm | 65 | 4.9★ (75) | 16 mi |
| 46 | DeVore Law Office - St Paul Criminal Lawyer | 65 | 4.9★ (73) | 15 mi |
| 47 | North Star Criminal Defense | 65 | 5.0★ (12) | In Minneapolis |
| 48 | Adams Law Firm PLLC | 65 | 4.6★ (28) | 5 mi |
| 49 | Brandt Kettwick Defense | 65 | 4.9★ (71) | 16 mi |
| 50 | Mauzy Law Office , P.A. | 65 | 4.7★ (13) | In Minneapolis |
Also serving Minneapolis
20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baquero Law Office | 3.9★ (61) | In Minneapolis |
| Burns & Hansen, P.A. | 4.4★ (124) | In Minneapolis |
| Christensen Law PLLC | 4.6★ (116) | In Minneapolis |
| De León & Nestor, LLC, Attorneys At Law | 4.8★ (101) | In Minneapolis |
| Greeman Toomey PLLC | 4.2★ (488) | In Minneapolis |
| John Delmore, Minnesota Traffic Lawyer | 4.9★ (102) | In Minneapolis |
| Keegan Law Office | 4.9★ (98) | In Minneapolis |
| Law Offices of Diana C. Walker | 5.0★ (169) | In Minneapolis |
| Mai N Moua Law Office | 4.9★ (269) | In Minneapolis |
| Metro Law Offices, Ltd. | 4.0★ (74) | In Minneapolis |
| Narins Defense | 4.6★ (34) | 6 mi |
| Pritzker Hageman, P.A. | 4.9★ (73) | In Minneapolis |
| Rogosheske, Rogosheske & Atkins, PLLC | 4.8★ (73) | 13 mi |
| Roife Law Group | 4.9★ (222) | In Minneapolis |
| RWI Law | 4.3★ (89) | In Minneapolis |
| Schaefer Halleen, LLC | 4.7★ (100) | In Minneapolis |
| Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. | 5.0★ (542) | In Minneapolis |
| The Barry Law Office, Ltd | 4.8★ (98) | In Minneapolis |
| Tuzinski & Zick Law | 4.8★ (71) | In Minneapolis |
| Tyroler Leonard Injury Law | 5.0★ (231) | In Minneapolis |
How we ranked Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers
We scored 250 Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Minneapolis data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a criminal defense lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
- Who will appear with me at each hearing?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis: frequently asked questions
Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Minneapolis?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Minneapolis, MN is Hoglund Law with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gerald Miller P.A. (#2) and Shek Law LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 250 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Minneapolis?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 250 criminal defense lawyers serving Minneapolis, MN. 30 of them are based in Minneapolis; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis are open 24/7?
101 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hoglund Law (#1), Gerald Miller P.A. (#2) and Shek Law LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis work on weekends?
114 of 250 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 113 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hoglund Law (#1), Gerald Miller P.A. (#2) and Shek Law LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 250 rated criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Hoglund Law has the most, 617 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?
Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do criminal defense lawyers outside Minneapolis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Minneapolis city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis, MN charge?
Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?
If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis, MN ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Minneapolis?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Minneapolis
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 250 criminal defense lawyers serving Minneapolis.
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