Lundgren & Johnson, PSC, Criminal Defense Attorneys

- 121 S 8th St Suite 893, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Legal Services

We provide skilled appellate advocacy on behalf of people convicted of crimes that would like to appeal their conviction or sentence. Over the last 25 plus years of combined practice, our criminal defense lawyers have won many criminal appeals on behalf of their clients.

Our criminal defense attorneys provide prospective clients with case assessments so that those clients can better understand the charges that they are facing and how their factual circumstances fit into the law. Our criminal defense lawyers are skilled at making complex issues easy to understand.

The criminal defense lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson are experienced litigators in criminal cases. Our criminal lawyers have extensive trial, motion practice, and appellate litigation experience in cases involving DWI, drug possession and sale, assault, theft, criminal sexual conduct, and homicide.

Our attorneys litigate criminal cases everyday. From the inception of the case, our lawyers are involved in developing evidence, vetting out possible defenses, negotiating with prosecutors, raising and arguing motions in court, and trying criminal cases. We are experienced criminal litigators.

Our criminal defense attorneys are skilled at negotiating with prosecutors to obtain favorable settlements on behalf of their clients. We understand that a favorable settlement starts from the preparation and hard work that begins on day one of representing our clients.

Successful criminal defense hinges on litigation, whether it is bail arguments, motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, trial motions to exclude evidence, trying a case to a judge, or trying a case to a jury. Our lawyers are skilled litigators and have honed those skills over 25+ combined years.

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We defend employees, executives, and businesses that have been charged with crimes related to the operation of businesses.

Driving while under the influence and reckless driving charges often go hand-in-hand. Our criminal defense and DWI lawyers defend individuals who are facing criminal charges related to DUI, DWI, Careless Driving, and Reckless Driving.

Our criminal defense lawyers defend people accused of assault against a family or household member.

Our defense attorneys defend people accused of unlawfully possessing controlled substances.

Our federal criminal defense lawyers defend people who have been indicted by the US government or have had an Information filed against them, accusing them of violating federal law, or law.

Our criminal defense services include defending people against felony charges, the highest and most severe level of criminal offense in Minnesota. There is no case too serious, too large, or too high profile for our lawyers to take on.

The lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson have wide ranging criminal defense experience. We take on any type of criminal matter, charged at any level, at any location in the State of Minnesota.

Although our criminal attorneys have extensive experience defending serious, high profile, criminal charges, they also understand that petty misdemeanors and misdemeanors can have a big impact on their clients' lives. "No case too small" means our lawyers take every matter seriously.

Our defense lawyers defend clients who have had a restraining order filed against them. Restraining orders have a big impact on a person's life and background, and our lawyers take those impacts seriously.

We defend people accused of criminal sexual conduct throughout the State of Minnesota. Our defense of people accused of criminal sexual conduct crimes is detailed, skilled, and relentless because we understand the devastating impact sexual misconduct charges bring to our clients' lives.

Criminal charges in Minnesota are often categorized by degrees, including homicide, manslaughter, robbery, burglary, riot, and DWI and DUI. Second degree offenses are the second most serious charges for each type of offense. We successfully defend all of these cases, no matter the degree.

Immediately following a driver's arrested for DWI or DUI, their license will be administratively revoked by the arresting officer in most cases. We work with our clients to get their license reinstated as soon as possible so they can avoid serious disruptions to their life.

Our criminal defense lawyers have successfully raised affirmative defense on behalf of their clients, such as self-defense, alternative perpetrator, and alibi. Affirmative defense are a part of the comprehensive approach taken by our lawyers to protect their clients' freedom.

The criminal justice system is an adversarial system. Our lawyers take their part in that adversarial system seriously. We are there to protect our clients first and foremost, and they take that responsibility seriously.

There is no criminal charge too big or too small for our defense lawyers to take on. If you want a vigorous defense that will leave no stone unturned, you have found the right law firm.

The criminal lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson handle all types of assault and assault related cases, including misdemeanors to felony levels of assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, terroristic threats, obstruction of legal process, assault with a weapon, and disorderly conduct.

Attempted crimes carry reduced penalties as opposed to completed crimes, but they can still result in imprisonment and felony convictions. Attempted crimes often pose an opportunity for areas of defense that completed crimes do not. Our lawyers are well versed in defending attempted crimes.

A bench trial is a trial to one judge instead of a jury of 6 or 12. In some instances a bench trial can be a better option for a client accused of criminal charges. We evaluate all of our cases to determine whether the client would be best served by a bench trial or jury trial.

Breath testing is a critical moment in DWI and DUI cases. Our lawyers have experience in attacking the accuracy and reliability of breath test results. In doing so, we have obtained acquittals and dismissals on behalf of our clients.

Burglary is a serious charge with serious consequences. Our clients have trusted us with the most serious burglary charges and have been rewarded with positive outcomes as a result. If you're facing a burglary charge in Minnesota, give us a call today.

Careless driving offenses entail operating a motor vehicle carelessly or heedlessly and endangering persons or property. There are often viable defenses to these charges that can result in dismissal or reduced charges. Give our criminal defense lawyers a call to discuss your case today.

Child pornography charges are devastating to a person's reputation, career, and family. The cases often hinge on technical forensic information and are therefore subject to interpretation. Our lawyers have experience in attacking digital forensic evidence.

As technology evolves and becomes ever more pervasive throughout society, prosecutors are charging more and more computer crimes. Because of the evolving nature of technology and the law, our criminal defense lawyers have raised issues in cases that have yielded positive outcomes for our clients.

Criminal charges related to unauthorized access, stolen or damaged materials, and stolen intellectual property have gained traction over the last 10 years or so. Our lawyers have the technical knowledge and expert witnesses necessary to defend our clients against computer crimes.

Controlled substances laws relate to drug crimes. Drug crimes often present opportunities for defense related to constitutional issues such as search and seizure and scientific issues like the reliability of the testing process and results. Our lawyers have successfully pursued those defenses.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals is an error correcting court. Almost every appeal from a criminal case goes to the Minnesota Court of Appeals first, with a few exceptions like first degree murder. Our criminal appeals attorneys have achieved reversals of convictions from the court of appeals.

Criminal charges range from misdemeanors to felonies. They are the beginning of a criminal case and are only accusations. Our clients are presumed innocent of those charges, and we act accordingly. We pursue all available avenues of defense to protect our clients' presumption of innocence.

A conviction is a formal adjudication of guilt. Our advocacy does not end at that point. Once someone is convicted, they must be sentenced. Our lawyers work zealously to make sure their clients that are convicted of crimes receive a fair and just sentence.

Our criminal defense lawyers are skilled appellate advocates who have achieved successful outcomes for their clients at the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court, including reversals of district court orders, convictions, and orders for remand.

Criminal appeals are often the last chance to right any wrongs that occurred during a criminal case. Our criminal appeals lawyers take that opportunity seriously, and work closely with our clients to make sure that last opportunity is successful.

Lundgren & Johnson is a comprehensive, full service, criminal defense law firm located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, just blocks away from the Hennepin County Courthouse.

Our law firm provides comprehensive criminal defense services to those accused of crimes or under criminal investigation, including DWI and DUI, Theft, Controlled Substance Crimes, Drug Crimes, Assault, Harassment and Stalking, Criminal Vehicular Homicide and Operation, Manslaughter, and Homicide.

Our criminal defense lawyers are professional, personable, and prioritize positive case outcomes for their clients. What sets Lundgren & Johnson apart from the rest is our accessibility. When their clients have a question, they get to ask an experienced lawyer their question, not a staff member.

Our criminal defense practice spans statewide and includes any criminal charge. From Minneapolis to St. Paul, Duluth to Rochester, and Moorehead to Albert Lea, we've defended individuals across the entire State of Minnesota.

An important part of many criminal cases is determining a person's criminal history. Our lawyers obtain their client's criminal history when it is pertinent for sentencing or evidentiary issues. They also obtain witnesses' criminal history in order to attack their credibility if needed.

Crimes are prosecuted by city attorneys, municipal prosecutors, county attorney offices, and the United States Attorney's Offices. Criminal prosecutions are subject to strict procedural and constitutional rules. Our criminal defense lawyers hold prosecutors accountable to those rules.

Having an experienced and effective criminal defense lawyer is essential for criminal sentencing. A district court judge has wide discretion in issuing a criminal sentence. A defense lawyer has an important role in conveying information and explaining why a particular sentence is appropriate.

Criminal sexual conduct is the legal term for what is known as rape. These are some of the most severe charges that can be brought against a person. Our criminal defense lawyers use their experience and extensive knowledge of the issues involved and procedural safeguards to obtain good outcomes.

We try criminal cases. If a client's cause is best served by a trial instead of negotiation, then we prepare the case for trial over many months and work to be the most knowledgeable people in the courtroom about the issues in the case. We've obtained acquittals and hung juries for our clients.

The criminal lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson utilize their comprehensive and collective knowledge of criminal law, constitutional law, forensic evidence, accident reconstruction, toxicology, and the rules of evidence and procedure to ensure a formidable defense for their clients.

Our criminal defense firm defends people who are accused of all types of CVO crimes, including injuring others by operating their motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, in a grossly negligent manner, or causing and leaving the scene of an accident.

There are many DWI attorneys to choose from. What distinguishes our lawyers is the wealth of knowledge and experience they have, both technical and legal, to achieve reduced charged, dismissals, or acquittals. DWI cases are more than meet the eye, let our experience work for you.

Our DWI lawyers are experienced, skilled, and affordable. We believe that everyone deserves a strong defense to DWI charges because what is at stake, including the person's freedom and ability to drive. We have achieved dismissals and acquittals of DWI charges.

People facing DUI charges or who've been recently arrested for DUI can call our DUI attorneys for a free consultation to learn about their options and what can be accomplished in their case.

Our DUI defense lawyers defend people in court and help their clients get their driver's licenses back.

The DWI and DUI lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson defend all types of DUI offenses, ranging from alcohol, illicit drug, prescription drug, and marijuana. There is no DUI offense too serious for our lawyers to defense. Our lawyers have obtained dismissals and acquittals from misdemeanors to felonies.

DWI charges can range from misdemeanors to felonies and involve alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs, marijuana, and other substances. Our DWI lawyers defend people accused of all types of DWI charges.

If a person is convicted of a DWI, there are important issues to be decided related to the person's sentence. Our DWI lawyers help their clients obtain reasonable and fair sentences and probationary conditions.

Our lawyers tailor the DWI defense of each individual case based on its merits and unique circumstances of the case. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach, because people, and the situations they find themselves in, do not fit into tidy little boxes.

Our DWI lawyers have utilized numerous and varying DWI defenses over the course of their 25+ years of combined experience. We also stay up to date on the latest science, legal trends, and pressing issues related to DWI defenses to give our clients the best opportunity for a successful outcome.

Our lawyers defend people accused of a DWI offense, no matter the severity, type, or location of the offense.

Our lawyers defend people accused of multiple DWI offenses and work to coordinate criminal defense services across multiple counties and case files.

Disorderly conduct is a broad crime that is often charged by citation when a police officer loses his patience. Don't let a misdemeanor disorderly conduct impact you for the rest of your life. Give our lawyers a call to see what can be done to keep it off your record.

Felony domestic assault charges involve significant injuries, strangulation, or prior convictions. They are serious charges with serious consequences. Our criminal defense attorneys have successfully defended many people accused of these offenses, give us a call today to discuss your case.

Domestic assault charges are life changing for many reasons. The criminal defense lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson are experienced in all areas of domestic assault cases, and help defend their clients against criminal charges while helping them regain normalcy and stability in their day-to-day lives.

Domestic assault can range from a misdemeanor to a felony. No matter the level, a conviction will carry lifelong consequences. Give us a call to learn about what can be done for your case. We have helped people walk away from domestic assault charges without a conviction.

DUI and DWI offenses involve driver's license revocations. Our DUI and DWI lawyers challenge driver's license revocations, and have worked to obtain the reinstatement of their clients' licenses. If your license is important to you, give us a call today to determine how to get it back.

Driving while impaired charges are an accusation that a driver was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Often those accusations are wrong, but people plead guilty anyway because they don't understand their rights. Call us to learn about defenses for your charges.

What many people do not know is that there are an extensive number of defenses to driving while impaired charges. What sets our DWI lawyers apart if their extensive experience in the DWI field, their knowledge of those DWI defenses, and their ability to successfully pursue them.

The lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson have obtained dismissals for many drug cases over the past 25+ years of their combined experience. Whether it is a legal, factual, or scientific issue, our lawyers are equipped to give you a vigorous and aggressive defense if you're facing drug charges.

Drug charges are accusations from the State that a person possessed a controlled substance illegally. Sometimes those accusations are plainly wrong. Sometimes those accusations are not wrong, but the prosecutor cannot prove them. Our lawyers can evaluate your case and determine the path forward.

Drug convictions can carry serious and long last consequences for people. In the event that there is a conviction, our lawyers work to help their clients avoid prison, jail, lengthy probation, and set them up for success in case they need an expungement later on in life.

Our criminal defense lawyers handle all levels of drug crimes across the entire state of Minnesota, from first through fifth degree. The drug lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson's experience in this area has garnered results including dismissals, negotiations to lesser charges, and sentencing departures.

We defend people accused of drug crimes, it is what we do. Some of our best case results include dismissals of charges that would have carried years of imprisonment if the person were convicted. Put our technical knowledge and criminal justice experience to work for you.

There are countless drug defenses that can apply to any given case. Some of those defenses include a constitutional challenge to an illegal search or seizure, chain of custody issues, scientific testing issues, prescription drug defense, or issues concerning who possessed the drugs.

Drug DWI cases require special attention to defenses unique to drugs, such as drug scheduling and the prescription drug defense. In addition to those issues, knowledge of the forensic science used and the process involved for testing is a must. Our lawyers are well versed in this areas of the law.

Sentencing for drug crimes can range from probation, local jail, or prison. Given the wide discrepancy in potential sentences, a skill advocate is critical to advocate for a fair and just outcome. Our lawyers have extensive experience in obtaining fair outcomes for their clients.

If you are facing DUI charges in Minnesota, you have reached the right law firm. We have successfully defended DUI cases across the entire State of Minnesota, including dismissals and acquittals for our clients. Give us a call to learn more about how we can help you.

What sets our DUI defense attorneys apart from the rest is their hands on approach from the start of each case to the finish. Our clients enjoy direct and consistent communication with their lawyer. Over the past 25+ combined years, this approach had led to many successful results.

DUI laws change frequently, and even small changes can have a big impact on a case. Our lawyers stay up to date on updates to Minnesota's DUI laws so we can use those changes to our clients' advantage.

Not all DUI lawyers are created equal or provide the same level of service to their clients. Our DUI lawyers pride themselves on getting successful outcomes for their clients while making sure their clients understand what is going on along the way.

Our lawyers provide critical advice to people who have just been arrested for DWI. There are important decisions that are made within the first few weeks of a case that can materially change the outcome. Our lawyers help set their clients up for success immediately following their arrest.

There are many DWI defense attorneys out there. Our attorneys understand that and differentiate themselves through consistently positive outcomes for their clients, impeccable communication and responsiveness, and a nonjudgmental yet informative approach to their cases.

DWI laws are complex and ever changing. Our lawyers have in depth knowledge of DWI laws and understand how to use them to their clients' advantage. The largest cases can hinge on the smallest details on the law. What sets our lawyers apart is their dedication to the DWI legal landscape.

DWI stands for driving while impaired. DUI is an acronym for driving while under the influence. There are many sub-categories of driving while impaired. In other words, DWI is an umbrella term for the various circumstances that are prohibited by law. Our lawyers defend all of them.

The criminal defense lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson are proud of their abilities and experience in helping their clients seal their past criminal records. The expungement services we offer are transparent, comprehensive, and often result in a successful outcome for our clients.

If you have been charged or indicted for federal crimes, the our attorneys can help. Our lawyers defend people against the government's accusations in federal court.

Federal crimes are prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office. They implicate violations of the United States Code and carry significant and severe penalties. Our federal crimes lawyers work to defend the accused against the immense prosecutorial power and resources of the government.

Felony assaults can be charged in a variety of circumstances, including repeat offenses, assaults that result in substantial bodily harm and great bodily harm, assaults against peace officers, and assaults involving weapons. Our lawyers have successfully defended felony assault charges across MN.

Felony assault charges arise when the State accuses someone of causing significant harm to a household member, strangling a household member, or committing an offense when they have priors. There are many defenses to felony assault charges, call our felony assault lawyers to see which apply to you.

Felony cases are the most serious charges the State of Minnesota can bring against an individual. Our lawyers have 25+ years of combined experience in defending felony cases. What distinguishes our lawyers from others is their time commitment, dedication, and skill in litigating serious charges.

Criminal offenses range from misdemeanors to felonies, with felonies being the most serious. Obtaining successful results in felony criminal matters takes experience, knowledge, skill, and grit. Our lawyers have earned a reputation for these qualities over the last 25+ combined years of practice.

Our lawyers have obtained acquittals and dismissals in all types of DWI matters, including felonies. If you are facing a felony DWI, our defense lawyers will provide a vigorous defense.

Felony drug convictions can carry significant penalties. A good drug lawyer will assist you in obtaining a lenient sentence and will work to preserve your ability to petition for an expungement later down the road. Talk to an experienced drug lawyer today by calling our firm.

If a felony DWI conviction is unavoidable, our lawyers work to minimize the negative consequences such as jail time, prison time, the length of probation, and the conditions of probation. A lot of the groundwork for this is laid out by our attorneys at the beginning of a case.

Felony DWI offenses are often the result of four or more DWI's within a ten year period. It can feel like an insurmountable case to defend for some lawyers, but not ours. Our DWI lawyers have built a reputation of being knowledgeable and relentless, and our clients benefit from those qualities.

First degree assault cases are the most serious assault offenses in Minnesota. What sets our lawyers apart in defending first degree assault cases is their network of expert witnesses and comprehensive evaluation of possible defenses, including self-defense, alibi, and level of sustained injury.

Our criminal defense attorneys provide free consultations. These consultations prove to be useful for the client and the lawyer. The client gets an opportunity to learn more about the law and court process and our lawyers get an opportunity to learn more about the case and their client.

Gross misdemeanor offenses are less severe than a felony but more severe than a misdemeanor. They are punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000.00 fine. Our lawyers have successfully defended many clients against gross misdemeanor charges statewide, including DWI, drugs, assault, and more.

Homicide charges carry significant penalties if a person is convicted. Our lawyers have defended many homicide cases over their 25+ years of combined experience. They rely upon their network of expert witnesses, extensive knowledge, skill, and reputation to protect their clients' freedom.

Our homicide lawyers have defended some of the most serious homicide charges in the State. With skill, grit, and relentless dedication to their clients' cases, they have earned a reputation of being tough adversaries for prosecutors.

When a driver is arrested for DWI, they also must address Minnesota's Implied Consent Law in addition to the criminal charges. Our lawyers have won many Implied Consent Challenges to driver's license revocations, which allows their clients to regain their licenses and drive without restriction.

Our lawyers defend individuals against the accusations of the State. Although the State has a lot of resources at its disposal, so do our clients. With 30 years of combined criminal defense experience, our clients enjoy all of the skill, knowledge, and resources that follows from that experience.

Jury trials are the ultimate safeguard and right that a criminal defendant has in a criminal case. When there is a material dispute about the facts of the case, or how the law should be applied to the facts, a jury gets to decide. Our lawyers have obtained acquittals in difficult jury trials.

Our criminal defense lawyers also defend juveniles in delinquency proceedings. Juvenile delinquency matters are similar to criminal proceedings, however, there is an emphasis from the court and prosecutor on rehabilitation instead of punishment.

There are many legal defenses, and depending on the type, they may have significant procedural, substantive, and notice requirements. Legal defenses include alibi, self defense, defense of dwelling, defense of others, prescription drug, entrapment, duress, and more.

Although misdemeanor criminal offenses are the least severe crimes in Minnesota, they can carry long lasting consequences. Our attorneys take their clients' freedom and reputation seriously in misdemeanor criminal offense cases. If it's important to our clients, it is important to our lawyers.

Our lawyers understand the value misdemeanor trials have for our clients. If a fair and just outcome cannot be reached with the prosecutor or pretrial motions with the Court, then our lawyers prepare the case for trial. This approach has yielded successful outcome after successful outcome.

Petty misdemeanor offenses are not crimes, but they can still have a detrimental impact on a person's driver's license or record. Our criminal defense lawyers do not take on many petty misdemeanor offenses, but under the right circumstances, are willing to defend people accused of those offenses.

Our attorneys have nearly 30 years of combined experience negotiating incredible outcomes for their clients. Our criminal defense attorneys have negotiated favorable outcomes in some of the most difficult circumstances, often times avoiding convictions for their clients altogether.

The criminal defense lawyers at Lundgren & Johnson assist those who have been wrongfully convicted or who have received an unfair sentence. Our services include investigating claims to determine whether there is a basis for post-conviction relief and filing petitions to litigate meritorious claims.

Our lawyers utilize a network of private investigators when needed to further develop their clients' defense. Investigative steps can include taking statements, collecting physical evidence, taking pictures of relevant locations or objects, conducting background checks, and more.

The State does not get to decide if someone violated their probation or not. Our lawyers understand that misunderstandings happen, and overworked probation officers make mistakes. We listen to our clients carefully, gather the necessary evidence, and work to mount a successful defense.

People accused of violating their probation have rights just as other criminal defendants do. Our criminal defense attorneys have a track record of protecting those rights to protect their clients' freedom, with results including dismissed probation violations and reinstatement of probation.

DWI offenses become more serious the more they are repeated. With the increased seriousness, it is that much more important to hire an experienced DWI lawyer, such as Adam Johnson and David Lundgren at Lundgren & Johnson. Our results include reduced charges and dismissals.

Robbery charges can very from simple robbery to aggravated robbery. Robbery involves the use of force coupled with theft. Hire an experienced robbery lawyer from Lundgren & Johnson to dig into the facts of your case and see if charges can be reduced or dismissed entirely.

Second degree assault involves allegations of the use of a dangerous weapon, including blunt instruments, knives, and firearms. There are numerous defense to second degree assault, including self-defense, defense of others, and defense of dwelling. Give our assault lawyers a call today to discuss.

If you're facing an assault, threats of violence, homicide, or other person related offense, you should determine whether you have a viable self-defense claim. Our lawyers have successfully asserted self-defense claims on behalf of their clients and are more than qualified to help you.

Terroristic threats offenses are now named threats of violence in Minnesota. Threats of violence offenses can be difficult for prosecutors to prove in many circumstances due to the elements that must be proven. Speak to an experienced threats of violence attorney today by calling our firm.

Terroristic threats charges are now called threats of violence offenses. Our criminal defense attorneys have defended some of the most serious threats of violence charges and have yielded results including dismissals and reduced charges.

White collar crime is an umbrella term for many offenses, including fraud, theft, forgery, embezzlement, and credit card fraud. The stakes are high in these matters because these offenses carry significant penalties and potential loss of employment. We successfully defend these cases.

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