Attorney Profile

David J. Risk

David Risk

Caplan Law Firm, P.A.
525 Lumber Exchange Building, 10 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Contact Contact David J. Risk
T: 612-341-4570
F: 612-341-0507

Visit: www.caplanlaw.com
Practice areas: Criminal Defense (60%), Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (30%), Appellate (10%)

Profile

David Risk has earned a reputation as an excellent criminal defense attorney through his aggressive representation of thousands of criminal defense clients. David began his career as a Public Defender in Ramsey County. David joined Caplan Law Firm in 2005 and devotes half of his practice to DWI and Implied Consent cases. David is particularly skilled at finding novel legal issues and successfully litigating those issues. David's representation has delighted clients charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanor driving offenses to first-degree murder. Although many peers in the legal community would note his intellect as his outstanding quality, David's clients have an appreciation for the compassion that he shows them during difficult circumstances. David has already been named to the Rising Stars list by his colleagues four times.

Selected to:

Minnesota Rising Stars 2010
Minnesota Rising Stars 2009
Minnesota Rising Stars 2008
Minnesota Rising Stars 2006
Minnesota Rising Stars 2004

Historical data is only available from 2003

About David Risk

Admitted: 1999, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: www.caplanlaw.com/attorneys/attorney_david_risk/

Honors and Awards: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Law School
Special Licenses/Certifications: Certified Intoxilyzer Operator, 2006
Bar/Professional Activity: Member of Minnesota Society For Criminal Justice, 2005, Member of Minnesota Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pro bono/Community Service: Volunteer Coach for Hamline University Mock Trial Team, 2004, Member of Board of Directors of Criminal Defense Services Incorporated, 2003
Scholarly Lectures and Writings: CLE (Lecture) on GERD (acid indigestion) as defense to breath tests, 2007, CLE (Lecture) on DWI Defense from the constitutional perspective., 2005
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Testimonials

"To say the least, I'm very happy with the response I received from my profile in Super Lawyers. As a result of my profile I received over two dozen "potential client" calls; 14 of those people became new clients. In addition to new business, almost half of my current clients saw my Super Lawyers profile."
Mic Puklich
Neaton & Puklich
Minnetonka, MN

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Keith Halleland
Halleland Lewis Nilan Sipkins & Johnson
Minneapolis, MN

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