I am Patrick L. Cotter, criminal defense attorney for Cotter Law Office, PLLC. With the help of my staff of professionals, I provide criminal defense and legal counsel in personal injury cases. I have a strong track record of successful outcomes—see a few of my case results for examples. Based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, I serve clients throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs, as well as greater Minnesota. I am experienced in both state and federal court cases.
To learn more about my practice and my experience, call 612-436-3050 (office) or 651-214-8624 (cell). I will provide a free and comprehensive consultation to evaluate your case and discuss next steps in achieving the best results for you, my client.
Education
William Mitchell College of Law, 1999-2002
Doctor of Jurisprudence: May 2002
- Cumulative CPA: 3.10; Class Rank: Top 31%
- 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
- Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity Member
University of St. Thomas, 1995-1997
Bachelor of Arts: December 1997
- Cumulative GPA: 3.49
- Honors: Cum Laude
University of Minnesota 1994-1995
- Honors: Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient
- Dean’s List
University of Notre Dame, 1993
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2002
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2003
Awards and Notable Distinctions
- Law & Politics “Rising Star Attorney” Years 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010—awarded to only 2.5% of all attorneys practicing ten years or less
- William Mitchell College of Law Solo Practice Law Series Speaker
Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Dakota County Bar Association
- Ramsey County Bar Association
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Association for Justice
- Minnesota Association for Justice
Boards and Committees
- University of St. Thomas Alumni Board of Directors, March 2009-present
- University of St. Thomas Diversity Action Council, September 2009-present
- Dakota County Criminal Justice Council, December 2009-present
Service Work
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Volunteer Attorney Participant
Call today for your free consultation
If you face serious criminal charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney. Call my office at 612-436-3050 or my cell at 651-214-8624 to arrange your free and comprehensive consultation, or send me a request for more information.