MGM Law Office
Criminal Defense | Serving Minneapolis, MN
612-474-5568Representing people in Minneapolis, Minnesota with their Criminal Defense issues.
Free Consultation
Details
Minneapolis Criminal Defense & Family Law Firm
MGM Law Office welcomes the opportunity to assist clients with their needs, whether it is assisting clients with a Criminal Defense matter or helping clients with a Family Law matter.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Law
- Custody & Visitation
- DUI/DWI
- Divorce
- Family Law
Call today at 612-474-5568 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Michael G. Martin
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Financial Management
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Member
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
June 2012 – Hennepin County District Court – 2 Counts Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI/DUI – Potential penalty was 360 days in jail and / or a fine of up to $3,000 on each county. Mr. Martin was able to reach a deal with the City Attorney where our client was able to perform Sentence to Service (Community Service) rather than serve jail time or pay a fine, dismiss the gross misdemeanor charges, follow terms of probation, and plead guilty to a reduced charge of Fourth Degree DWI, a misdemeanor, thereby avoiding a gross misdemeanor conviction.
May 2012 – Crow Wing County District Court – 2 Counts Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI/DUI – Potential penalty was 360 days in jail and / or a fine of up to $3,000 on each county. Mr. Martin negotiated with the County Attorney and reached a deal where our client was able to perform community service rather than serve jail time, have one gross misdemeanor charge dismissed, pay a fine of $720, follow terms of probation, and plead guilty to a reduced charge of Fourth Degree DWI, a misdemeanor, thereby avoiding a gross misdemeanor conviction.
January 2012 – Scott County District Court – Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle – Potential penalty was 90 days in jail and / or a fine of up to $1,000, plus 6 month driver’s license suspension. Mr. Martin was able to negotiate a deal where our client was able to avoid jail time, avoid any driver’s license suspension, have the misdemeanor charge dismissed, pay a fine of $135, and plead guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia, a petty misdemeanor, thereby avoiding any criminal conviction.
Disclaimer
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this page or any associated pages, documents, comments, answers, emails, or other communications should not be taken as and is not legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information on this website is not intended to create, and the receipt or viewing of such information does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.
Office Locations
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Michael G. Martin
This attorney practices in Minnesota and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2024 |
| Divorce | Since 2024 |