Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorneys

Decades of criminal litigation results

Are you facing criminal charges?

Hire our team of experienced criminal attorneys to consult on your criminal trial. With extensive trial and appellate experience, or experienced team strategically navigates the complexities of the legal system. We provide personalized, client-focused representation, ensuring that every case benefits from our deep understanding of the law and a meticulous approach to defense. Whether facing serious felony charges, DUI allegations, or seeking assistance with protection orders and expungements, our comprehensive services are designed to safeguard your rights, minimize consequences, and guide you through every legal nuance. Trust Johnson Erickson Criminal Defense for a steadfast ally in your legal journey, where your rights and future are our top priorities.

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With extensive experience in all types and severities of criminal offenses, and all stages of the criminal process, our team will guide you through this difficult time and pursue the best possible outcome in your case.

  • Hire our team of experienced criminal attorneys to consult on your criminal trial. Our attorneys’ combination of extensive trial and appellate experience will put you in the best position to defend yourself and prevail at trial. Read more about criminal defense.

  • With years of experience litigating before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court, our team provides unparalleled counsel and representation on criminal appellate issues. If you have been convicted of a crime, your last hope may be an appeal or postconviction petition. Hire an attorney with the knowledge to identify the issues in your case, and the skills and experience to prevail on appeal. Learn more about appeals and post-conviction.

  • The attorneys at Johnson Erickson have represented hundreds of clients throughout the State of Minnesota in release-violation hearings before the hearings and release unit of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

    If you face the possibility of being sent back to prison after an allegation that you have violated the terms of your release, the attorneys at Johnson Erickson will use their experience to guide you through the process and advocate for the best possible outcome, including the possibility of you remaining in the community rather than returning to prison. Learn more about DOC release hearings.

  • Felonies are the most serious charges in the criminal justice system, carrying potential prison ranging from a year-and-a-day to life. A felony conviction also carries an array of collateral consequences that can affect your basic rights, such as your ability to work, vote, and possess firearms.

    If you find yourself suspected of or charged with a felony, it is crucial to have the advice and representation of experienced counsel. Learn more about our experienced felony defense team.

  • Are you accused of violating the terms of your probation? If found in violation, you could face further consequences, such as added conditions or additional jail time. Put yourself in the best position for a favorable outcome by retaining experienced counsel. Learn more about probation violations.

  • Expungement of your criminal record will seal it from the public and help you move forward with your life and career. Learn more about expungement.

  • DWI charges carry a variety of serious penalties, including criminal conviction and revocation of your drivers license. Once charged with a DWI, you will have to move quickly to meet filing deadlines and protect your rights. Our experienced team of lawyers will guide you through this process and minimize these consequences. Learn more about DWI and DUI.

  • Our skilled attorneys can navigate complex legal challenges, protect your rights, and work to minimize severe penalties that could impact your future. Learn more about drug / controlled substance charges.

  • Criminal Vehicular Operation and Criminal Vehicular Homicide charges can carry serious penalties, including lengthy prison sentences when a victim suffers serious harm or death. These charges also involve all of the complexities of a DWI charge. Our experienced and dedicated team will identify the issues in your case and seek the best possible outcome for you. Learn more about Criminal Vehicular charges.

  • Assault charges can involve a variety of factual and legal issues, such as self-defense and medical experts. An assault conviction can also carry serious felony consequences, depending on the level of harm involved or whether a weapon was used. Our experienced criminal attorneys will identify the issues in your case and seek the best outcome for you. Learn more about Assault charges.

  • Threats of Violence charges carry felony penalties and, like assault charges, involve a variety of factual and legal issues. Our experienced criminal attorneys will identify the issues in your case and pursue the best outcome for you. Learn more about Threats of Violence defense.

  • Domestic assault and related charges carry serious penalties, including jail or prison time, firearms prohibitions, family law complications, and employment issues. An experienced attorney can help you navigate the criminal justice system and minimize these consequences. Learn more about Domestic Assault charges.

  • A charge for violation a protection order (OFP, HRO, DANCO) can carry serious criminal penalties and collateral consequences. This charge can also be enhanced to higher level charges (gross misdemeanor or felony) based on prior similar convictions, and if convicted it can be used to enhanced future charges. An experienced trial attorney will identify the weaknesses in your case and maximize your chances of a favorable outcome. Learn more about seeking or defendant against protection orders.

  • Harassment and stalking charges often involve all of the complexities of domestic related criminal charges, and can carry even harsher sentences. Our team of experienced criminal attorneys will help you protect your rights. Learn more about Harassment and Stalking defense.

  • Our attorneys have litigated numerous murder, homicide, and manslaughter cases through trial and appeal. Homicide cases carry the most serious consequences in the criminal justice system, including prison sentences ranging from years to life. If you are facing these serious allegations, hire an experienced attorney to protect your rights and your freedom. Learn more about Murder and Homicide defense.

  • Even a mere allegation of criminal sexual conduct can destroy your reputation, and a conviction can result in a lengthy prison sentence and registration as a predatory offender. If you find yourself accused of, charged with, or convicted of a sex crime, contact our experienced attorneys to defend your rights, reputation, and freedom. Learn more about Criminal Sexual Conduct charges.

  • Arson charges involve an array of complicated legal and factual issues, including forensic and medical experts, and complicate scientific evidence. Our team, which includes a former arson prosecutor, have the skills and knowledge to defend against these serious and complicated charges. Learn more about Arson defense.

  • Damage to property charges can carry serious penalties, depending on the level of damage involved. Hire an experienced attorney to defend your case. Learn more about Damage to Property defense.

  • Theft charges can range from petty misdemeanor to felony, depending on the type and value of the property involved. A theft conviction can carry serious penalties and can lead to enhanced charges in the future, so consult with an experienced attorney defend your rights. Learn more about Theft defense.

  • Charges for Simple Robbery and Aggravated Robbery can carry serious penalties, including lengthy prison sentences . Protect your rights by hiring our experienced team of attorneys. Learn more about Robbery defense.

  • If you are being investigated for - or have been charged with - a financial crime or fraud, it is important to retain experienced counsel to defend your rights and minimize your criminal exposure. Learn more about our White Collar defense team.

  • Firearms possession charges often carry serious and sometimes mandatory minimum sentences. Our team has years of experience litigating gun related charges. Learn more about defending against gun charges.

  • If you have lost your right to posses firearms due to a prior conviction, we can help you petition the court to restore your constitutional right to possess a firearm. Learn more about how you can restore your gun rights.