Profile
Frederick J. Goetz of Goetz & Eckland P.A. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practices in the areas of criminal defense, civil rights/first amendment issues, and personal injury plaintiff cases. He has extensive, successful experience in the negotiation, settlement and litigation of basic and complex cases in achieving his clients’ goals and desired outcomes.
Mr. Goetz aggressively litigates on behalf of his clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts in Minnesota and other states. He has broad-ranging experience with misdemeanor and felony cases, from DUI and narcotics to white collar crimes and homicides. Mr. Goetz was selected for inclusion in Minnesota Super Lawyers from 2003 to 2008 and in 2011.
Attorney Goetz is a member of the American Association for Justice, Hennepin County Bar Association, Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court, Minnesota Association for Justice, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2003-2004 President), Minnesota State Bar Association, Fourth Judicial District Ethics Committee and National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He graduated from the Hamline University School of Law with honors in 1987 and Carleton College in 1983.
About Frederick Goetz
Law School: Hamline University School of Law
Admitted: 1987, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: www.goetzecklandlaw.com/frederick.html
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- President, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003-2004
- Member, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Minnesota Trial Lawyer Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Fourth Judicial District Ethics Committee
- Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
- Member, Minnesota Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Board of Stewards, Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 - 2004
- Board of Deacons, Plymouth Congregational Church, 2005 to 2007
- Member, Plymouth Congregational Church
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Frequesnt Speaker at Criminal Defense and Civil Rights/Police Misconduct Seminars