MINNESOTA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Serving St. Paul, Minneapolis, Greater Metro & Greater Minnesota
Defending Your Rights
Wilson Law Firm represents clients charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.
Wilson Law Firm is located in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota and represents clients in seven-county metro area and Greater Minnesota.
Minnesota criminal defense attorney Thomas A. Wilson has over 15 years of criminal defense experience and obtained many favorable outcomes for his clients including case dismissals, reduced charges, case diversions, and other case outcomes that avoided a criminal conviction.
Contact Minnesota criminal defense attorney Thomas A. Wilson for a free initial case consultation.
PRACTICE AREAS
Assault Crimes
Wilson Law Firm represents clients charged with assault crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.
DWI & Driving Offenses
Wilson Law Firm represents clients throughout Minnesota that are charged with DWI and other driving-related offenses.
Theft & Property Crimes
Wilson Law Firm defends clients in the Metro Area and Greater Minnesota that are charged with theft and property-related crimes.
- Fifth-Degree Assault
- Domestic Assault
- Felony Assault
- Assault with a Weapon
- DWI & DUI
- First-Time DWI (Misdemeanor)
- Reckless Driving
- Hit-and-Run
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Receiving Stolen Property
- Burglary
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Motor Vehicle Theft
Firearms & Weapons Crimes
Wilson Law Firm represents clients charged with firearms-related crimes. Wilson Law Firm also represents clients charged with crimes that may result in firearms prohibitions.
Drug Crimes
Wilson Law Firm represents clients charged with drug crimes ranging from petty misdemeanors to felonies.
Constitutional Violations
Wilson Law Firm represents clients whose Federal or State constitutional rights were violated.
- Firearms Prohibition Violation
- Carrying Gun without a Permit
- Illegal Discharge of Firearm
- Felony "Crime of Violence" (helping prevent client's loss of firearms rights)
- Misdemeanor Domestic Violence (helping prevent client's loss of firearm rights)
- Drug Possession
- Drug Sales
- Driving Under Influence (Controlled Substance)
- Illegal Searches & Seizures (Fourth Amendment Violations)
- Illegal Arrests (Fourth Amendment Violations)
- Fifth-Amendment Violations (Miranda)
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"You’ve given me renewed hope in justice being served for everyone"
"All thanks for your hard work..."
"Very satisified with the results..."
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“I can’t thank you enough Thomas. You’ve given me renewed hope in justice being served for everyone, not just the privileged. I have my life back again. I highly recommend your services. You performed at a highly professional level in every facet of my case.”
J.M. | Criminal Defense Client
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“All thanks to you for your hard work and all the time you put into this case.
It was really a pleasure to have you represent in this matter . . . all I can say is that you did a fabulous job.”
C.W. | Criminal Defense Client
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“I was very satisfied with the results of my case. All of my objectives and objectives discussed were met. If I ever had another need for legal services or advice, I would definitely recommend consultation with Wilson Law Firm.”
R.S. | Expungement Client
CASE VICTORIES
Case Dismissed
State of Minnesota vs. Z.H.
- Ramsey County District Court
- Traffic Collision - Unattended Vehicle
- Case Dismissed (MRCP 30.01)
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After a thorough investigation of the evidence, Mr. Wilson discovered major weaknesses in the State’s case.
Mr. Wilson discussed these issues with the prosecutor and notified him that he would be taking the case to trial if it was not dismissed.
After reviewing the issues discovered by Mr. Wilson, the prosecutor voluntarily dismissed the case.
Gun Charge Dismissed
State of Minnesota vs. T.J.
- Ramsey County District Court
- Carrying Pistol While Under Influence of Alcohol (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. § 624.7142.1(4))
- Charge Dismissed; Carry Permit Reissued
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Mr. Wilson made a motion to dismiss the firearms charge based on lack of probable cause. A motion hearing was held and Mr. Wilson cross-examined the police officer involved in his client’s arrest, which (in part) revealed that the charge lacked probable cause. After the hearing, the judge took the case under advisement and ultimately granted Mr. Wilson’s motion dismissing the firearms charge for lack of probable cause. This dismissal allowed his client to retain his firearms carry permit.
DWI Case Dismissed
State of Minnesota vs. T.T.
- Hennepin County District Court
- Third-Degree DWI (Gross Misdemeanor) DWI (Minn. Stat. § 169A.20.1(1))
- Case Dismissed
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Attorney Thomas A. Wilson researched, drafted and submitted a pretrial motion to suppress evidence, and upon the event of suppression, dismissal of the case for lack of probable cause, arguing that the state trooper’s traffic stop of his client was illegal and his client’s right to counsel prior to the blood test was not vindicated. At the suppression hearing Mr. Wilson cross examined the state trooper and offered a video of the stop into evidence. The video evidence was a crucial element in showing that the trooper’s stop was illegal. The Court held the state trooper made an illegal/unconstitutional traffic stop and granted an order suppressing evidence and dismissing the case based on lack of probable cause.
Gun Charge Dismissed
State of Minnesota vs. R.J.
- Hennepin County District Court
- Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm (Minn. Stat. § 624.713.1(2))
- Case Dismissed
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Mr. Wilson moved the court to suppress evidence (firearm) based on an unconstitutional search and seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 10 of the Minnesota Constitution. At the motion hearing, Mr. Wilson made an oral argument and cross examined the police officer(s) involved in the case. Mr. Wilson also submitted a written brief in support of the motion. After taking the case under advisement, the court ultimately granted the suppression motion, ordering that the illegally seized evidence could not be used at trial. The case was subsequently dismissed by the prosecutor.
DWI Case Dismissed
State of Minnesota vs. J.M.
- Goodhue County District Court
- Third-Degree (Gross Misdemeanor) DWI (Minn. Stat. § 169A.20.1(1)); Gross Misdemeanor Test Refusal (Minn. Stat. § 169A.20.2); Gross Misdemeanor Obstruction of the Legal Process (Minn. Stat. § 609.50.1(2))
- Case Dismissed
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Mr. Wilson researched, drafted and submitted a pretrial motion to suppress evidence, and upon the event of suppression, dismissal of the case for lack of probable cause; and to dismiss the charges based on lack of probable cause; arguing both that the police officer did not have have reasonable articulable suspicion to stop his client; that the complaint failed to establish the necessary probable cause for the DWI charge; and that the police officer did not follow proper testing procedure(s). Mr. Wilson demanded a contested omnibus hearing for the court to hear these issue(s) and the prosecutor dismissed all charges before the contested hearing date.
Domestic Assault Charge Dismissed
State of Minnesota vs. R.D.
- Anoka County District Court
- Domestic Assault
- Case Dismissed
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Mr. Wilson negotiated a plea agreement with the prosecutor resulting in a stay of adjudication to a lesser-included charge (disorderly conduct) and dismissal of the domestic assault charge. The charge was ultimately dismissed without a conviction. Mr. Wilson’s client avoided a lifetime firearms prohibition (Lautenberg Amendment) because of the following plea agreement.
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PRACTICE AREAS
- Assault
- Domestic Assault
- Theft
- Burglary
- Property Crimes
- Gun Crimes
- Weapons Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- DWI
- Firearm Rights Restoration
- Carry Permit Denial
- Gun Crimes
- Hunting Crimes
- Adult Criminal Records Expungement
- Juvenile Records Expungement
- Statutory Expungement
- Judicial Records Expungement
CONTACT
OFFICE
WILSON LAW FIRM P.L.L.C.
First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
Suite W-3172
St. Paul, MN 55101
- (651) 354-5758
- (866) 839-1528
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