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Thomas Hagen

Thomas Hagen

 
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI
  • Minnesota
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
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
Christopher Cain
Christopher Cain June 1, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Hagen possesses the skills to handle criminal defense at all stages. Some attorneys are effective negotiators while others are good litigators. A few attorneys have the skills necessary for effective literate advocacy. Being good at one of these areas is a goal of many. Mr. Hagen is exceptional in this regard because he performs in all of these areas commendably. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I was a prosecutor that had numerous hearings, contested motions and trials against Mr. Hagen for over 15 years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

As a prosecutor, I represented the State.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked on cases with Mr. Hagen for 15 years starting in 2008.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Hagen is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is prepared, knowledgeable and successful.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Hagen knows both the statutes that impact his client's case as well as the case law that impact a court's review of the facts and the ultimate decision. On more than one occasion he has provided information that both the Court and opposing counsel that produces a successful outcome for his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Hagen's legal analysis is on point which provides the Court a basis to review, consider and decide in his client's favor. His attention to detail and the use of recently released court decisions has consistently provided a basis to obtain a positive outcome.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Hagen is an effective advocate that judges appreciate and respect. Litigation in court in front of a judge or a jury is an area that Mr. Hagen excels. He is direct without being ostentatious. He is personable without being patronizing.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Hagen achieves a degree of success because his representation of the facts, the statutes and case law are accurate. His direct personable style accomplishes a benefit for his clients that other attorneys don't realize.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law defense is his area of expertise.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I have referred relatives and friends to Mr. Hagen.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes