Minnesota Defense Attorney ProfileMinneapolis Criminal Lawyer Thomas Gallagher's criminal defense practice includes criminal matters of every type, including accusations of murder, sex crimes, assault, domestic-related charges, theft, property crimes, alcohol, marijuana and other drug "crimes," gun charges, possession crimes, white collar crimes, embezzlement, theft, DWI, etc. Devoted to being the best ciminal defense lawyer possible in every case, Gallagher has successfully defended clients in the most serious felony cases and misdemeanor cases. Gallagher has successfully handled numerous jury trials, trials to a judge, evidentiary hearings, probation hearings, and appeals, including cases of high profile.
Lawyer Gallagher is relentless, works hard, with the client's outcome goal in mind.
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Twin Cities Criminal Lawyer Gallagher has also been retained by clients being investigated or possibly investigated by police, providing "pre-charge counsel" designed to reduce the likelihood of ever being charged with a crime.
Gallagher has successfully represented many non-citizens, including Permanent Resident "Green Card" holders, at risk of Removal (Deportation) or other negative immigration law consequences. Since a criminal prosecution, guilty plea, or conviction can be the trigger for negative immigration consequences, such as Deportation or Denial of Naturalization, etc., by managing or winning the criminal case, a much more difficult immigration law problem may be avoided.
Criminal Attorney Gallagher is highly regarded in the local legal community as an expert in criminal law, among Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers. For example, he is a frequent author of law related articles; and a frequent lecturer to Minnesota criminal defense lawyers, judges and police officers on criminal law topics. He has been rated the highest possible rating by his peers - an "AV rating" though Martindale-Hubbell's peer rating system. He has been called a Minnesota Super Lawyer, by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine; given a "superb" 10 out of possible 10 rating from avvo.com
If you have been accused or charged with a crime, or questioned by police, or otherwise have a criminal law question, call Minneapolis Defense Attorney Thomas Gallagher to make an appointment for an personal office consultation about your question or case, for up to one-hour at no charge.
Minnesota Defense Lawyer Thomas Gallagher's law office is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, next to the United States Court house, one-half block from the Minneapolis jail, and one-block from the Hennepin County Court house.
Criminal Legal Practice Areas
* Confessions Law
* Criminal Defense Minnesota
* Criminal Law Minnesota
* Disorderly Conduct Minnesota
* Drug Lawyer
* Driving While Intoxicated Minnesota - Minneapolis DWI lawyer
* Federal Court Criminal Defense
* Federal Conspiracy Charges
* Federal Drug Trafficking
* Federal Sex Crimes
* Felonies
* Felon in Possession
* Juvenile Criminal Law - Juvenile Defense Attorney
* Manslaughter
* Marijuana Grows
* Murder and Homicide - Homicide Defense Attorney
* Search and Seizure
* Sex Crimes, Criminal Sexual Conduct - Sex Crime Defense Attorney
* Theft, Embezzlement, Property Crimes
* White Collar Crimes - White Collar Crime Lawyer
* Witness Representation
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Bar AdmissionsMinnesota Supreme Court, 1988.
United States District Court - District of Minnesota, 1989.
AffiliationsMember, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice 2000-present
http://www.mscj.org
Member, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1995-present
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1995-present
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association 1988-present
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section 1988-present
Member, Issue Editor, Hennepin County Bar Association, The Hennepin Lawyer Editorial Committee 1989-2004
Member, Board of Governors, Minnesota State Bar Association, 1995-2001
Member, Governing Council, Hennepin County Bar Association, 1995-2001
Chair, Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section 1995-1999
PublicationsDWI Laws of 1997 - A Brave New World, The Hennepin Lawyer, March, 1998
We Must Save Ourselves from Violence Created by U.S. Drug Prohibition Laws, Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 11, 1983
SeminarsAuto Stops, Searches and Arrests Law; and, Confessions and Their Suppression, Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure, and Confessions in Minnesota, Lorman Education Services, April 20, 2007
Drivers License Law and DWI Practice, Minnesota DWI Practice Institute, Minn. Continuing Legal Education, November 4, 2004 - November 14, 2005
Winning DWI and CVO Cases at Pretrial Hearing and at Trial and Winning Implied Consent and Other Drivers License Cases, Strategies for Success with DWI Cases in Minnesota, Lorman Education Services, December 3, 2004 - June 10, 2005
Preparing the Defense, Ethical Issues, and Guns, Immigration and Other Collateral Consequences, Defending Domestic Crimes, Hennepin County Bar Association CLE, October 21, 2004
Drivers License Law and Records; Expungement, Minnesota Criminal Justice Institute, Minn. Continuing Legal Education, August 3, 2004
Winning DWI Cases, Hennepin County Bar Association CLE, November 14, 2002
Ethical & Practical Considerations When Representing a Person Accused of Violence Against a Loved One; Guns and Immigration; State and Federal Laws; and, Defense Strategy, Family Law and Domestic Abuse, Minn. Continuing Legal Education, May 16, 1997
EducationUniversity of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, 1988, Juris Doctor.
University of Minnesota, Psychology, 1983, Bachelor of Arts.
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