Brandt Kettwick Defense

Brandt Kettwick Defense Brandt Kettwick Defense has more than three decades of combined legal experience in representing an array of cases for many clients.

At Brandt Kettwick Defense we take more than three decades of combined legal experience and put it to good work for our clients, representing their rights and putting their lives back on track. We currently have two offices which are located in Anoka and Hopkins. With all of our experience we are able to anticipate what the cases outcome is going to be, therefore we are able to build the strongest

possible defense for all clients. All of our attorneys are highly respected, putting all of their knowledge into dealing with each case individually. We are frequently called upon to deal with a lot of cases but also to teach continuing legal seminars and act as mentors for new attorneys. Acting as mentors for new attorneys shows to people that we are trusted when it comes to the legal knowledge we have. We have over thirty areas of practice which means we can work on many cases presented to us. Some areas include arson, damage to property, robbery, underage drinking, assault, felony offences, burglary, petty misdemeanors, s*x crimes, drug crimes, gun rights and traffic violation. To view some of our areas of practice please visit www.bkdefense.com/areas-practice.html. There you will be able to read more in depth of each area. The attorneys here at Brandt Kettwick Defense will not only help you through the legal aspects of your case, but also the personal aspects that will affect your life as well. Although we focus on defending your case we also know that this will be a stressful time in your life, so we will be on hand to help you through and answer any questions that you may have. If you require an attorney at some stage in your life, we can assure you that we will help you to our full ability. Our law firm is a trusted and recognized firm. For more information visit our website at www.bkdefense.com. If you would like to speak to one of us call us now at 763-421-6366, or get a free case evaluation via our website.

Mike Brandt and Nicole Kettwick recently got the opportunity to present together on the Minnesota CLE webcast. They pres...
05/06/2026

Mike Brandt and Nicole Kettwick recently got the opportunity to present together on the Minnesota CLE webcast. They presented on DWI evidence and got to do so side by side. That is a wealth of knowledge in one room!

04/24/2026
A significant Minnesota Supreme Court decision on privacy, technology, and location data. We break down what it means fo...
04/16/2026

A significant Minnesota Supreme Court decision on privacy, technology, and location data. We break down what it means for Google users and criminal cases going forward.

The Minnesota Supreme Court, in a landmark case, handed down a decision ruling that under the Minnesota Constitution individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their location data collected by third parties such as Google. In the case of Contreras-Sanchez v. State of Minnesota, law enfo...

We were glad to support the Minnesota State Bar Association's “Everything But the Trial School” and connect with so many...
03/31/2026

We were glad to support the Minnesota State Bar Association's “Everything But the Trial School” and connect with so many newer attorneys building their practice.

A special thank you to our colleagues Autumn Stokes, Mike Brandt, and Paul Young for contributing their time and insight to the program.

It was a well-organized event with great energy and engagement—we’re happy to have been part of it.

Proud to share that Paul has a fantastic feature in Minnesota Lawyer about his journey from longtime prosecutor to highl...
01/14/2026

Proud to share that Paul has a fantastic feature in Minnesota Lawyer about his journey from longtime prosecutor to highly successful defense attorney. His insight and experience shine through in this piece!

👉 Read the full article here:

Paul Young, who joined Brandt Kettwick Defense after three decades as a prosecutor, sees room for “a greater sense of collegiality” between the two sides even in an inherently adversarial... Read More.

Christmas cheer looks good on this crew!🎄✨ Tis the season for gratitude, laughter, and holiday cheer.🎅🏻❄️ We are privile...
12/25/2025

Christmas cheer looks good on this crew!🎄✨

Tis the season for gratitude, laughter, and holiday cheer.🎅🏻❄️ We are privileged to work alongside such incredible and talented individuals.

Happy Holidays to everyone! ☃️

🎥 Attorney Paul Young was featured in a recent KARE11 Breaking the News segment, providing his professional legal insigh...
12/10/2025

🎥 Attorney Paul Young was featured in a recent KARE11 Breaking the News segment, providing his professional legal insight on the latest developments in the Hennepin County fraud cases. We appreciate the opportunity for him to contribute his expertise to this important public discussion.

After a Hennepin County judge made the highly unusual move to toss out a jury's verdict in a Medicaid fraud case, KARE discovered similar rulings in connected cases.

Paul Young welcomed students from Hamline University's Crime and Justice in America course for an inside look at the cri...
12/02/2025

Paul Young welcomed students from Hamline University's Crime and Justice in America course for an inside look at the criminal justice system. They learned directly from Paul about the roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys—and even observed live testimony in an ongoing homicide trial. A powerful learning experience.

PSA: It’s that time of year again—today is the worst day to get arrested in Minnesota.Because of how Minnesota’s 36-hour...
11/26/2025

PSA: It’s that time of year again—today is the worst day to get arrested in Minnesota.
Because of how Minnesota’s 36-hour rule works with holidays and weekends, an arrest right before Thanksgiving can mean you sit in jail much longer before seeing a judge. Our annual blog explains why this happens and what your rights are:
🔗 https://bkdefense.com/day-thanksgiving-worst-day-get.../
Plan ahead, get a sober ride, and stay safe. If you or someone you know needs help, call us at 763-421-6366.

PSA: It’s that time of year again—today is the worst day to get arrested in Minnesota.Because of how Minnesota’s 36-hour...
11/26/2025

PSA: It’s that time of year again—today is the worst day to get arrested in Minnesota.

Because of how Minnesota’s 36-hour rule works with holidays and weekends, an arrest right before Thanksgiving can mean you sit in jail much longer before seeing a judge. Our annual blog explains why this happens and what your rights are:

🔗 https://bkdefense.com/day-thanksgiving-worst-day-get-arrested/

Plan ahead, get a sober ride, and stay safe. If you or someone you know needs help, call us at 763-421-6366.

Under Rule 4 of the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, upon an arrest, a person can be held in custody for no more than 36 hours -- excluding the day of arrest, legal holidays, and Sundays. Typically, if a person gets arrested on a Wednesday, he or she needs to be in front of a

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