Profile
John J. Leunig is the founding attorney with The Law Office of John J. Leunig in Minneapolis, focusing his practice on criminal defense.
With more than 25 years of experience in criminal defense, he is dedicating to providing aggressive representation for people accused of murder, rape, homicide, drug possession, embezzlement, prostitution, assault, domestic violence, theft, fraud, DWI, driving after revocation/cancellation, probation violations and other crimes.
Since founding his firm in 1995, he has tried numerous cases to conclusion in both state and federal courts. He has a track record of success for clients, including jury acquittals and reduced charges in all types of cases.
His legal affiliations include membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Hennepin County Bar Association, Ramsey County Bar Association and Minnesota Society of Criminal Justice. He has received an AV Peer Review Rating* through Martindale-Hubbell.
John received his J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law in 1988.
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About John Leunig
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law
Admitted: 1988, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: leuniglaw.com/?page_id=4
Honors and Awards:
- "Top Lawyer" recognition by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine every year since 1999
- AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubble (highest peer review distinction identifying lawyers with preeminent legal abilities)
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Minnesota Society of Criminal Justice
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Lifetime Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Ramsey County Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- State of Minnesota, 1988
- District Court of Minnesota, 1989
- United States District Court, 1989
- State of Wisconsin, 1989
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1990
Educational Background:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1981