Minnesota Criminal Defense

Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers

Serving the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota

When you are facing criminal charges—felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor—you need a strong attorney by your side. If you have been charged with a crime such as DUI, a white collar crime, or another offense, attorneys Richard Koch and Andy Garvis can help you protect your rights. From careful review of the facts, during plea negotiations to standing up for you at trial, we will fight hard for the best possible resolution in your circumstances.

Contact us now to schedule a no-cost consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.

We defend Minnesotans in state and federal courts in any case related to:

• Drug charges: Drug possession (marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and others), possession with intent to sell, distribution, cultivation, or manufacturing, including operating a meth lab
• White collar crimes: Employee theft, embezzlement, money laundering, healthcare fraud, Medicare fraud, bank fraud, and insurance fraud
• Assault and sex crimes: Domestic assault, sexual assault (rape, "date rape"), or criminal sexual conduct
• DUI: First offense, multiple offenses, or felony DUI, boating while intoxicated, snowmobiling while intoxicated, riding an ATV while intoxicated

It is important for you to know that there are many potential outcomes for any case, regardless of how simple it may seem. No attorney can guarantee an acquittal, and there are many strategies we can consider together as we decide what is the best way forward for you. 

DUI Defense Lawyers Trained on the Intoxilyzer 5000

Pleading guilty to a DUI/DWI charge now can have a serious impact on the outcome of any future DUI/DWI case against you. You can defend yourself against a drunk-driving charge, but you need a criminal defense lawyer who knows how to do it.

Attorney Richard Koch has 35 years of experience and is a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense. Both Rich and Andy have been professionally trained to use the Intoxilyzer 5000, the same tool law enforcement officers in Minnesota use to measure breath alcohol levels.

We understand and can expose the weaknesses in cases proved through the use of breath testing devices (the Intoxilyzer)—how carefully the machine must be calibrated, how it must be maintained, how police officers are trained in using them, and the possible mistakes police officers can make when using the machine.

Drunk driving—or boating or snowmobiling while drunk—can lead to the revocation of your driver's license. People charged with DUI/DWI must be aware of time limits relating to requesting a DMV hearing to fight the suspension of their driver's licenses.

Contact us now to set up a no-cost consultation with one of our experienced Minnesota criminal defense lawyers. We can meet with you if you are in jail, and your calls and e-mails will be returned promptly.

We represent clients in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Elk River, Hastings, Shakopee, Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Orono, Deephaven, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, and in communities across the seven-county metro area, and statewide. 

Hennepin County • Ramsey County • Dakota County • Anoka County • Scott County • Carver County • Sherburne County • Washington County • Mdewakanton Sioux Community