David Patton

A versatile, innovative, and adaptable attorney with an attitude of service and broad experience who meets challenges with open-eyed optimism and solutions-oriented creativity, David cares about your case almost as much as you do. He's here to fight for you and to serve as your concierge throughout your encounter with the legal system

David gets great results for his clients. With David, you can expect:

-fierce courtroom advocacy;
-a compassionate and listening ear;
-an adviser offering you advanced strategic and tactical advice;
-hard-line negotiating on your behalf;
-a trusted guide through the legal wilderness;
-aggressive motion practice to accomplish your goals;
-established relationships with the players in the system;
-ability to leverage the best science through experts on subjects from retrograde analysis to forensic accounting to forensic metadata analysis.

David has also served as in-house counsel for federally-recognized Indian tribes. He prosecuted child protection, criminal, and regulatory matters. He also advised the Real Estate, Housing, Health and Human Services, and Natural Resources departments. His breadth of experience will ensure that every aspect of your case is addressed.

Prior to law school, David was a teacher and theatre practitioner which uniquely qualifies him for to defend your rights. His job was to create effective presentations and performances. Much like a litigator arranging a trial, he arranged discrete parts for maximum impact. He developed a talent for translating extensive technical research into readable documents and engaging presentations, without compromising intelligence and professionalism. His skills as a counselor and advisor will give you the comfort of understanding what is happening and what your options are at every step of your case.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Juvenile Law

White Collar Crime

DUI & DWI

Native American Law

• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Small consultation fee for an initial strategy session Criminal Representation done on flat fee basis Other matters may be flat fee or hourly

Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court

Since 2015

South Dakota

State Bar of South Dakota

Since 2013

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Court System

ID Number: Supreme COurt

Since 2019

Attorney/Owner

Patton Law Office, S.C.

2021 - Current

Guardian ad Litem

Racine County

2021 - Current

Assistant PD

State of Wisconsin Public Defender

2020 - 2021

Adjunct Professor

University of Minnesota Law School

2017 - 2021

Indian Law Moot Court, 2019-21; Environmental Moot Court Coach, 2018-2019; Adjunct Professor of Legal Writing, 2017-2018

College of William and Mary

B.A.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

J.D.

2010 - 2013

Honors: Magna cum laude; GPA: 3.722; Top Quartile; Dean’s List 2010-2013; Business Law Certification; Endowment for Excellence Scholarship; Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship; 2013 MSBA Bernard P. Becker Public Interest Awardee.

Bernard T. Becker Award for Public Service

Minnesota State Bar Association

2013

State Bar of Wisconsin  # 1090387

Member

Current

Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010: Breathing Life into the Miner's Canary

47 GONZ. L. REV 767

2012

Indian Law Basics for Real Estate Attorneys – 10 Important Things to Understand, 34th Annual Real Estate Institute, Minneapolis, MN

November 11, 2016

Minnesota CLE

Child Welfare Legal Specialist

National Association of Counsel for Children

2019

Q. In Wisconsin, if a signature bond is set per case, does the court require a down payment as a % of a signature bond?

June 3, 2022

A: No money is required for a signature bond.

Q. If Bond conditions state there's a no contact between two people can the person who is not on bond still send messages?

March 18, 2022

A: Yes it is. However, I would contact your lawyer to let them know what's happening. 100% DO NOT RESPOND!

Q. I have a criminal defense question.

June 21, 2021

A: Most likely you were contacted as a witness. They may be trying to tie the Defendant to the gun by way of the ammo. I am not a civil attorney, but it seems unlikely that you'd face liability assuming you were acting legally when you sold.

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