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Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer

The most common, and most damaging, error made by the accused in a felony investigation is to make a statement to police or prosecutors before talking to an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Do not make that mistake. If you are under arrest, have been charged with or are under suspicion of any crime, from DWI/DUI to homicide, exercise your right to remain silent until you have an attorney at your side. Please feel free to contact my office and arrange a free consultation.

When I have heard your story I will be able to give you good information about issues including paying a bail bond, requesting a release from jail on your own recognizance, accepting a plea bargain or going to trial. If you hire me, you will know exactly what it will cost. There are no extra attorney fees for a long trial – I will be there until your case is closed.

Focused on defense of serious felonies

At first, the difficult cases – child sexual abuse, assisted suicide/homicide, drug crimes and others – seemed to find me. In the course of representing those facing such serious legal and social consequences, I have become more firmly convinced that they need and deserve exceptionally capable representation. My case results demonstrate that I have the talent, resources and determination to achieve favorable results. Every criminal case is unique. When I have heard your story, I will explain exactly what I feel I can do for you, and what you face in the days or months ahead. I am prepared to defend a wide range of charges, including the following:

• Criminal sexual conduct
• Child abuse/sex crimes against children
• Rape
• Drug crimes
• Possession
• Domestic abuse/assault (spousal)
• Domestic abuse/assault (children)
• Homicide
• Assisted suicide
• Vehicular homicide
• DUI/DWI/drunk driving

Talk to a criminal defense lawyer today

If you are to receive justice, it is essential you avoid early mistakes that might permanently damage your case. Although I consider myself a Minneapolis-St. Paul lawyer, I will travel throughout the state of Minnesota for major criminal defense cases.

Criminal defense attorney Patrick L. Cotter
Free consultations, powerful representation
Minneapolis-St. Paul criminal defense lawyer defending clients in state and federal courts throughout Minnesota