Peterson and Schiks, LLC is a criminal defense and DUI/DWI law firm committed to providing  the highest quality, affordable legal representation that gets you the results you need. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your arrest or investigation, you need an attorney that you can trust to represent your best interests.

Many people hope  that they do not need legal representation – perhaps the arrest was all a big misunderstanding or perhaps you think the police will let you off with a warning. Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. Your best plan of action is to get the help you need as soon as possible. Contact Peterson and Schiks at 651-756-1118 as soon as you have been arrested.

Woodbury Criminal Lawyers

A criminal conviction can impact your life forever. While felony convictions can land you in prison for several years and often come with several thousands in fines as well, even a misdemeanor offense will remain on your permanent record. This record can be accessed by employers, landlords and schools later in life making it next to impossible to move forward even after you have served your time.

In addition to hefty fines and imprisonment, you may also face community service, rehabilitation, electronic monitoring, house arrest, restitution to the victim and counseling. Most defendants will also feel a deepened level of shame, anger or embarrassment surrounding the arrest. The last thing you need during this difficult time is a complex court case – let us take care of this for you so you can focus on continuing on with your life as normally as possible.

How Can We Help?

We assist our clients with a wide range of legal services. Our practice areas include, but are not limited to, representing individuals who have been arrested and charged in the following areas:

• DWI/ DUI including felony, implied consent, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses. Experienced Minnesota DWI Attorneys.
• Assault and battery charges including sexual assault and domestic assault
• Drug crimes including possession, manufacturing, trafficking and distribution cases
• Burglary and robbery crimes
• Theft and shoplifting charges including mail and wire theft, identity theft, white collar crimes, expungement and petty theft cases
• Disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace arrests
• Domestic assault including Order for Protection cases
• Probation violation cases, juvenile crimes and obstruction of legal process
• Traffic and driving offenses including speeding, vehicle forfeiture, license suspension, DUI offenses, underage drinking and driving
• Criminal sexual conduct including sexual assault, prostitution, and more.
• Expungement

Woodbury Criminal Lawyer & Attorney, Washington County

Our attorneys work tirelessly on behalf of clients and are committed to reaching the best possible resolution, whether through settlement or trial.  We want to eliminate the worries brought about by your case so that you can address the things in your life that are important to you.

Ryan D. Peterson is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association as well as the Wisconsin State Bar Association. Justin M. Schiks is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Division, Civil Litigation Division, Hennepin County Bar Association and Washington, Chicago, Kanabes and Pine County Bar Association. Both Peterson and Schiks are long term residents of the Twin Cities area and have helped clients across Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with their criminal defense needs.

Serving the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul

Every legal case is different and at Peterson and Schiks, we are dedicated to finding a defense strategy that is right for you and your particular circumstances. It does not matter if you are facing a first time misdemeanor offense or are fifth arrest for a felony offense, we will listen to you and work towards getting a resolution that best meets your needs.

If you or someone you love is currently struggling with any criminal arrest, call 651-756-1118 24 hours a day for a Free No Obligation consultation with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense lawyer.