Halberg Criminal Defense

Halberg Criminal Defense Halberg Criminal Defense is Minnesota's largest and most experienced criminal defense law firm. Individually, each lawyer has earned numerous awards.

Halberg Criminal Defense annually receives numerous awards and individual recognition for our ethical and vigorous defense of people accused of criminal activity. Our firm is recognized within the legal community for excellence in our legal services. In addition to handling many of the "high-profile" cases in Minnesota we pride ourselves in the discrete legal assistance we can provide to all Minne

sota citizens experiencing criminal difficulties. Proudly, Halberg Criminal Defense has earned Martindale Hubbell’s highest “AV Preeminent” rating. This ranking is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that the firm’s peers rank it at the highest level of professional excellence. This award is based upon legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience. We pride ourselves on approaching each case as a team. By pooling our collective knowledge and unique perspectives we maximize the potential for successful results. The government agency prosecuting you has virtually limitless resources at their disposal. As Halberg Criminal Defense is the largest criminal defense firm in the state we have the ability to aggressively confront the Government and not be intimidated by its authority. We use the most advanced methods available to assist in your defense. The combination of our access to the latest legal research tools, highly skilled investigators, established experts, and the earned respect of prosecutors and judges state-wide, will assure you that you have hired the right defense team.

This most recent decision follows the Supreme Court's trend of finding laws that restrict who can legally possess a fire...
06/19/2026

This most recent decision follows the Supreme Court's trend of finding laws that restrict who can legally possess a firearm to be unconstitutional.

(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Updated at 1:15 p.m. EDTThe Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in United States v. Hemani that the federal government cannot prosecute a Texas man on charges that he violated a federal law barring users of illegal drugs from having a gun. In an opinion by Justice Neil Gorsuc...

06/10/2026

A new state law goes into effect on Aug. 1 in Minnesota, which will no longer allow 10-, 11- and 12-year-old children to be prosecuted. Instead, children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, will be redirected to social services.

The Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators represents social service staff across the state's 87 counties and is asking the state to step in and make changes to the law.

The Not Guilty light shines bright again! 🚨 Lucas and Steph proudly bring home the win following a contentious criminal ...
06/08/2026

The Not Guilty light shines bright again! 🚨 Lucas and Steph proudly bring home the win following a contentious criminal sexual conduct trial.

Attorneys Christina Zauhar and Dave Risk presented today at the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice 40th Annual DWI S...
06/05/2026

Attorneys Christina Zauhar and Dave Risk presented today at the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice 40th Annual DWI Seminar.

Christina presented on opening statements in DWI trials and Dave presented on using training manuals to cross examine law enforcement and other experts. The seminar was a huge success!

04/29/2026

Body cameras have real limitations and are only as effective as their users.
04/05/2026

Body cameras have real limitations and are only as effective as their users.

John Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they’re used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it look...

When your attorney teaches other lawyers, you know you're in great hands. 💼HCD Attorneys Christina Zauhar and Marsh Halb...
03/28/2026

When your attorney teaches other lawyers, you know you're in great hands. 💼

HCD Attorneys Christina Zauhar and Marsh Halberg presented at the Minnesota State Bar Association's "Everything But The Trial School" on Trial Record Preservation and Jury Selection. Being asked to teach fellow attorneys is a true reflection of the expertise we bring to every case.

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