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Dakota County Criminal Defense Attorney
Patrick L. Cotter, Attorney and Counselor at Law
Attorney Patrick Cotter of Cotter Law Office, PLLC, provides focused and determined representation, working to protect his clients’ interests at every stage of legal proceedings. Committed to the concept that every accused person is entitled to a strong defense, Patrick takes on challenging criminal defense and personal injury cases that other attorneys avoid, including those involving sensitive issues such as child sexual abuse, drug crimes and assisted suicide.
And he gets favorable results, outcomes he attributes to his extensive experience at trial and his policy of accepting a limited number of cases at any time.
Former Dakota County prosecutor
As a prosecuting attorney for the Dakota County cities of Eagan, Burnsville and Mendota Heights, Patrick litigated hundreds of cases. During those years, he earned the respect of judges, court personnel and criminal defense attorneys throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and across Minnesota. Today clients in his criminal defense and personal injury practices benefit from that record of professionalism as well as from a level of skill that only experience provides. See: How Our Lawyer Wins a Case
Areas of Practice:
- Criminal Defense
- Medical Malpractice
- Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2002
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2003
Education:
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, William Mitchell College of Law , St. Paul, MN, May 2002
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award Criminal Law
- Semi-Finalist Rosalie Wahl Moot Court Competition
- National Moot Court Participant
- Volunteer Award for Public Service Program
- University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, , December 1997
- Honors: Cum Laude
Professional Recognition
2005, 2006 and 2007: For three consecutive years, Patrick was named a “Rising Star Attorney” by Law & Politics of Minnesota, an honor granted to only the top 5% of young attorneys
Professional Memberships:
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Dakota County Bar Association
- Ramsey County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Minnesota Association for Justice
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Service Work:
- Pro Bono legal services, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Protect your rights. Talk to a lawyer first.
The earliest stages of the legal process are critical. Whether you need a criminal defense attorney or have an injury or death claim, it is essential that you talk to a lawyer before making any statement to police or another party.
Free Comprehensive Consultations: criminal defense and serious injury
Call 651.686.5347 (office) or 651.214.8624 (cell), or e-mail Cotter Law Office to arrange a Free Comprehensive Consultation with Attorney Cotter. If you are unable to come to the firm’s Mendota Heights office Patrick will meet with you at a convenient place. Spanish, Hmong and Somali interpreter services are available.
Cotter Law Office, Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota
Cotter Law Office, PLLC
Patrick L. Cotter, Attorney & Counselor at Law
1060 Dakota Drive, Suite 204 · Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Phone: 651.686.5347 · Cell: 651.214.8624 · Fax: 866.686.5488
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Criminal defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury lawyer Patrick Cotter represents clients in state and federal courts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and, for select cases, throughout Minnesota, in communities including Bloomington, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rochester, Eagan, Coon Rapids, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Hastings, Edina, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Savage, Shakopee, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Center, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Woodbury, Maplewood, White Bear Lake and Roseville, St. Cloud, Red Wing, Chaska, Faribault, Le Center, Stillwater, Duluth, Mankato, Austin, Blue Earth, Hastings, and Rochester.
Dakota County · Scott County · Carver County · Hennepin County · Ramsey County · Goodhue County · Rice County · Washington County · Le Sueur County
Disclaimer
This website is designed for informational purposes only. Past results do not guarantee similar results in future cases. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the information of a lawyer/client relationship. Persons accessing this site are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues.© 2008 by Cotter Law Office, PLLC. All rights reserved.
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