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Attorney Profile

John J. Leunig

John Leunig

The Law Office of John J. Leunig
The Metropoint Tower, Suite 1690, 600 South Highway 169
Minneapolis, MN 55426

Minneapolis

Minnesota (MN)

T: 952-540-6800
F: 952-797-9555

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Criminal Defense: White Collar

Selected To

• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2011
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2010
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2009
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2008
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2007
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2006
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2005
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2004
• Minnesota Super Lawyers 2003
Historical data is only available from 2003

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.

*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

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
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