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Mark Arneson
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Former Prosecutor. 27 years of Experience Dedicated to Criminal/DUI Defense.
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
William Bailey
February 24, 2020
Rating:
10
Mr. Arneson is an excellent advocate for his clients and possesses the knowledge necessary to achieve favorable results.
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Biography
Mark Arneson's background as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely qualified to handle criminal defense cases and makes him one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. He has had great success in gaining acquittals and dismissals for numerous clients throughout his career. Mr. Arneson practices exclusively in Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI Law. As would be expected, Mr. Arneson's work has earned numerous honors, including being named as a Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Rising Star by Minneapolis Super Lawyers. Attorney Arneson firmly believes that every person is entitled to the best representation possible and continually works diligently for each and every client.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
Fees
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Free Consultation
All initial consultations are free. Feel free to ask me as many questions as you would like. - Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Minnesota
- Minnesota Supreme Court
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- 8th Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Arneson & Geffen PLLC
- - Current
- Attorney
- Arneson & Associates
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- Associate Attorney
- Meshbesher Law Office
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- Prosecuting Attorney
- Rajkowski Hansmeier
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Education
- William Mitchell College of Law
- J.D. (1997) | Law
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- Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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- Minnesota State College & University - Minnesota State University, Moorhead
- B.A. (1994)
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Awards
- Rising Star
- Minnesota Super Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Attorneys - Minnesota
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys - Minnesota
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Clients Choice Award
- Avvo
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Minnesota # 0275803
- Member
- Current
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- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- 8th Circuit
- Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Urine Testing in DWI Cases
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
- Urine Testing in DWI Cases, Minnesota Criminal Justice Institute, Bloomington, MN
- MNCLE
Certifications
- Attorney
- Minnesota State Bar
Websites & Blogs
DUI Lawyer Minneapolis
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
- Q. I was charged 3/16/2016 a DWI and a refusal to submit to a chemical test. I went to court October 24 of 2016.
- A: Good evening:
A conviction for DWI in Minnesota essentially stays on a record for life, unless it is sealed through expungement. Also important to note is that although it happens from time to time, judges tend to shy away from expunging DWI cases and DWI convictions do not qualify for automatic expungement pursuant to the recently enacted MN Clean Slate Act.
- Q. In Minnesota if someone comes breaks into you home can you just shoot them and receive no punishment?
- A: Minnesota has a version of the castle doctrine. Under State law a person has no duty to retreat from their own home and is allowed to use deadly force, including shooting an intruder, to prevent a felony from occurring within the home.
- Q. In mn if a man is arrested for dv but the victim doesnt show will charges be dropped
- A: It really depends. If the alleged victim was served a subpoena to be at court for the trial, some prosecutors will actually ask for a warrant to be issued for the alleged victim.
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