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Attorney Mike Brandt appears on Court TV following the announcement of the $27 million dollar settlement in the George Floyd wrongful death suit. Mike Brandt discusses the implications of the announcement on the jury selection process, which is still ongoing in the Chauvin trial. For the full news clip, click here.

ABC News reached out to Michael Brandt​ today for his input and expertise regarding the Derek Chauvin trial. Mike continues to provide informative responses to questions as the jury selection progresses.

Attorney Mike Brandt was interviewed on Court TV to discuss the pre-trial motions in limine filed in the Chauvin trial. Mike Brandt provides feedback on these motions and the effect they have on the trial. For the full news clip, click here.

Court TV requested Attorney Mike Brandt to provide input on the jury selection process, as it begins in the Chauvin trial. Mike Brandt also discusses Judge Cahill’s decision to continue with the jury selection process even though the Minnesota Court of Appeals has not yet reached a decision on the state’s appeal to reinstate the 3rd Degree Murder charge. For...

Attorney Mike Brandt was interviewed for PBS NewsHour to provide his expertise on the jury selection process. Mike sets out that the key to jury selection in the Chauvin trial will be whether the potential jurors can put their experiences and opinions aside and be fair. For the full article, click here.

The Associated Press asked Attorney Mike Brandt to provide his thoughts and expertise on Judge Cahill’s order separating the trial of Derek Chauvin from the three other officers charged in the death of George Floyd. Mike discusses how the order may benefit the three other officers, as it gives them a preview of the state’s witnesses. For the full article,...

Congrats to our firm partners for being stars once again! Mike Brandt was named a Super Lawyer for the 18th consecutive year & was selected to the Minnesota Top 100 list for the 6th consecutive year. Nicole Kettwick was named a Minnesota Rising Star for the 7th straight year.

Brandt Kettwick Defense is offering a temporary promotion to assist front-line workers with expunging their criminal records. We would like to extend complimentary expungements to the first 50 qualified front-line workers who apply. Expungement eligibility is governed by Minnesota statutes and the process can vary depending on the level of your offense and how it resolved. Because of the numerous...

WCCO News asked Attorney Mike Brandt to share his thoughts on the George Floyd case. Mike emphasized how challenging it would be to find an unbiased jury in Minnesota, suggesting that the defense may use the publicity the case has received as a reason to move the trial out of Hennepin County. For the full news clip, watch here.

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