Attorney Profile

Thomas M. Beito

Thomas Beito

Beito & Lengeling, P.A.
2915 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Contact Contact Thomas M. Beito
T: 612-767-1618
F: 612-341-9079

Visit: www.dwidefensemn.com
Practice areas: Criminal Defense (50%), Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (50%)
Languages Spoken: English, Norwegian

Profile

Since his admission to the Bar, Mr. Beito has practiced almost exclusively in the area of criminal defense. His extensive courtroom experience has earned him a hard-fought reputation as a highly skilled and aggressive defense attorney. Mr. Beito has successfully represented hundreds of clients charged with all levels of crimes through negotiation, settlement, and jury trial. Mr. Beito's experience includes domestic crimes, sex offenses, drug offenses, property crimes, assaults, and many DWI and alcohol-related traffic offenses. Licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Member of Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations. J.D., St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO; B.A., St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN.

Selected to:

Minnesota Rising Stars 2010
Minnesota Rising Stars 2009

Historical data is only available from 2003

About Thomas Beito

Admitted: 2003, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: www.beitolengelinglaw.com/thomas-beito.php

Honors and Awards: Milton F. Napier Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, St. Louis Lawyers Association, 2003, Graduated Cum Laude, Saint Louis University School of Law, 2003, Who's Who in Criminal Defense, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
Bar/Professional Activity: Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pro bono/Community Service: Hennepin County Misdemeanor Defense Panel
Verdicts and Settlements: Kozumplik v. Commissioner of Public Safety: revocation of drivers license rescinded by the judge after a hearing in which Mr. Beito proved that the arresting officer violated Mr. Kozumplik's rights., 2009, State v. Johnson, Mr. Beito earned his client a not-guilty verdict in a gross misdemeanor domestic assault trial, 2009, State v. Baker: DWI charges dismissed on motion by Mr. Beito challenging illegal search and seizure; drivers license revocation rescinded, 2008, State v. Irlbeck: DWI dismissed on motion by Mr. Beito based on illegal search and seizure; drivers license revocation rescinded., 2008, State v. Heck: Gross Misdemeanor DWI dismissed on motion by Mr. Beito based on illegal search and seizure., 2008, State v. Kovacevic: Felony Fleeing a Peace Officer charges dismissed on motion by Mr. Beito based on lack of probable cause., 2008, State v. Brown: DWI charges dismissed on motion by Mr. Beito based on the misleading nature of the statements given by police to the defendant., 2008
Educational Background: J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO, 2003, B.A. St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, 1999, University of Oslo, Norway, 1997
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