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      Michael J. Brandt - Top 100 Super Lawyers
      Michael J. Brandt - 15 year Super Lawyer
      Nicole Kettwick - Top Women Attorneys
      Nicole Kettwick - Rising Star
      National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40
      MJB - Top 40
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      Nicole Kettwick - St. Thomas Adjunct Professor
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      5 star ratingMike Brandt is a class act. I consulted a LOT of attorneys when my 20 year old was cited, and every other attorney I consulted told me I was... read moreMike Brandt is a class act. I consulted a LOT of attorneys when my 20 year old was cited, and every other attorney I consulted told me I was best off retaining them (for their standard flat fee) before any court action.

      Mike was the only one who was straight with me. He told me -- against his own financial interest -- that there was a very good chance that the hearing officer would "continue the case for dismissal" (give us exactly what we wanted) if my kid appeared on their own.

      He could have sold me his services, but he didn't. He earned my respect.
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      Nicole is GREAT!! She goes above and beyond with her services!! She also is very informative and takes the time to go over your options and explains things to you!... read moreNicole is GREAT!! She goes above and beyond with her services!! She also is very informative and takes the time to go over your options and explains things to you! Thanks again Nicole! read less

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      I retained Nicole after I acquired a second DWI. The state bungled their way through the case from the start. They started by giving the wrong case number on my... read moreI retained Nicole after I acquired a second DWI. The state bungled their way through the case from the start. They started by giving the wrong case number on my release paperwork. Then not charging me for 2 months. And then they issued a warrant with maximum bail even though I had been in contact with the court and had be proactive in getting everything done. To scheduling my EHM to be put on on Memorial Day. I would have had to sit in jail overnight because of their poor scheduling but Nicole immediately contacted the judge and got me released within 3 hours of getting put in jail. Nicole was very informative about the process. Always on time for our meetings. Always very helpful in answering any questions I had in between the court dates. She got an unbelievably good resolution of my case. Really unbelievably good. She is a top tier attorney in every facet. read less

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      Experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyers

      Brandt Kettwick Defense is a law firm dedicated to helping people through their legal struggles with compassion, integrity, professionalism, and respect. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile and doing the right thing in everything we do. At Brandt Kettwick Defense, our team of criminal lawyers take more than three decades of combined legal experience and put it to work to provide zealous legal representation to clients in Minneapolis, MN, St. Paul, MN, and the surrounding areas. Our criminal attorneys provide aggressive representation that safeguards our clients’ rights, builds a bullet-proof defense, all of which helps put their lives back on track. We have nearly 5 decades of combined legal experience that we put to work for our clients to thoroughly prepare their case, investigate the facts, and anticipate the prosecution’s case; this allows us to build the strongest possible defense for our clients. All of our defense attorneys are highly respected in the criminal defense field and three of them have been voted SuperLawyers or Rising Stars — an award given to less than 6% of lawyers.

      Meet the Lawyers

      Michael J. Brandt

      Michael J. Brandt

      Michael J. Brandt

      • Minnesota Top 100 Lawyer since 2015
      • Super Lawyer since 2003
      • Former President of Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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      Nicole A. Kettwick

      Nicole A. Kettwick

      Nicole A. Kettwick

      • Managing Partner at Brandt Kettwick Defense
      • Rising Star Honoree 2014 – 2023 & Super Lawyers Honoree 2024
      • Former HCBA President and Current MSBA Executive

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      Paul L. Young

      Paul L. Young

      Paul L. Young

      • Over 30 years of experience in criminal law as a prosecutor
      • Has tried over 80 cases successfully to verdict
      • A respected legal educator & advocate for reform in the criminal justice system

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      Autumn R. Stokes

      Autumn R. Stokes

      Autumn R. Stokes

      • Experience in both State and Federal Criminal Defense
      • Has obtained multiple dismissals since joining the firm
      • Dedicated to advocating for those in need

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      Peter M. Rakke

      Peter M. Rakke

      Peter M. Rakke

      • Licensed in both Minnesota & Wisconsin
      • Experienced Litigator
      • Former Public Defender

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