Lawyer Derek A. Patrin, graduated from University of Minnesota, Class of 1996, B.A., International Relations and Chinese Language and Literature University of Minnesota Law School, Class of 1998, J.D., is now employed by Meaney & Patrin, P.A. at 4024 151st Avenue NW Andover, MN 55304.Derek A. Patrin is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Derek A. Patrin as your lawyer, you should consider whether Derek A. Patrin offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Derek A. Patrin has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Derek A. Patrin's office is located at Andover, MN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Derek A. Patrin has been admitted in 1999, Minnesota;. His or her practice areas include Traffic Violations, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI.

Derek A. Patrin's college and law school education includes University of Minnesota, Class of 1996, B.A., International Relations and Chinese Language and Literature, University of Minnesota Law School, Class of 1998, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Peer Reviewed | DEREK A. PATRIN has been practicing in the area of DWI defense since 2001. In that timeframe, he has handled hundreds of DWI cases.His work in DWI defense has been recognized by Minnesota Law & Politics, who named Derek a “Rising Star” six times between 2005-2013. In 2014, he was recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of DWI/DUI defense by the same publication. His victory in the Minnesota Court of Appeals DWI license revocation case Jones v. Commissioner of Public Safety was featured in a cover story of Minnesota Lawyer in 2005, and he was one of the lead attorneys representing all Minnesota drivers in the Intoxilyzer 5000EN “Source Code” litigation from 2009-2012. He has argued numerous DWI cases to the Minnesota Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and has been interviewed by local newspapers, radio stations, and TV stations for his work in DWI cases.Derek graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1998 and initially worked for the large downtown Minneapolis law firm of Rider, Bennett, Egan & Arundel. After nearly two years with that firm, Derek got tired of defending large corporations and insurance companies against “the little guy,” so he left. Eventually, Derek joined the DWI defense firm of Gerald Miller & Associates, where he handled hundreds of DWI cases. In 2005, he and fellow DWI defense attorney Ethan Meaney formed their own partnership dedicated solely to representing individuals facing DWI, DUI and Test Refus. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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