Minnesota residents facing civil rights issues have access to attorneys who specialize in discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. The legal framework in Minnesota differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern civil rights cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Minnesota is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Minnesota's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Minnesota State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Minnesota bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a civil rights attorney in Minnesota, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Minnesota and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Minnesota to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Minnesota.

Joseph A. Gangi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Farrish Johnson Law Office
 1907 Excel Drive Mankato MN 56001
(507) 625-2525
University of Wisconsin Law School (2006)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Ross Hussey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Udoibok, Tupa & Hussey, PLLP
 400 South Fourth Street Suite 310 Minneapolis MN 55415
(612) 808-6033
William Mitchell College of Law
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Susanne Eltamimi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gad & Gad Law Office
 916 Emerson Ave Suite D Minneapolis MN 55411
(612) 227-5286
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2007)
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Immigration Law
Tom Hagler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tom Hagler Law
 332 Minnesota St, W1610 First National Bank Building St Paul MN 55414
(612) 208-3777
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Paul Applebaum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Applebaum Law Office
 332 Minnesota Street Suite W-1610 St. Paul MN 55101
(651) 222-2999
University of Minnesota
English
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law
Jeffrey Montpetit - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
SiebenCarey
 901 Marquette Ave Suite 500 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 333-4500
William Mitchell College of Law (1998)
Spanish
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Personal Injury Products Liability
Andrew Parker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Parker Daniels Kibort
 888 Colwell Building 123 North Third St Minneapolis MN 55401
(612) 355-4100
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs (1983)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Intellectual Property
Zorislav R. Leyderman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Zorislav R. Leyderman
 222 South 9th St., Suite 1600 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 876-6626
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Joseph Dudley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dudley & Smith, P.A.
 7800 Metro Parkway Suite 300, Office 28 Bloomington MN 55425
(651) 291-1717
English, English
Bar #24648
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Melvin R. Welch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Welch Law Office LLC
 First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W-1610 St. Paul MN 55101
(612) 741-3272
University of Minnesota Law School (2004)
Russian, Serbian
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Judith H. Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3300 Edinborough Way Suite 550 Edina MN 55416
(612) 339-7566
University of Minnesota
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Criminal Law
Lauren J. Campoli - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Lauren Campoli, PLLC
 80 S. 8th St., Suite 900 Minneapolis MN 55402
State University of New York - Buffalo (2003)
English
Pennsylvania Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Roger Adams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
MAALEGAL, L.L.C.
 45395 20th Avenue Kenyon MN 55946
(651) 299-6126
English, Spanish
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Divorce Estate Planning
Joshua A. Newville - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Halunen Law
 80 S 8th St #1650 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 605-4098
University of Minnesota Law School (2009)
English, Spanish
9th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Cody J. Blades - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Parker Daniels Kibort, LLC
 888 Colwell Building 123 North Third Street Minneapolis MN 55401
Hamline University School of Law (2011)
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Zane Umsted - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Madia Newville LLC
 1850 IDS Center 80 S. 8th St. Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 349-2729
University of Iowa (2012)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
J Ashwin Madia - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Madia Law LLC
 4155 IDS Center 80 S 8th St Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 349-2729
New York University School of Law (1999)
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Medical Malpractice
Mark K Thompson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
MKT Law, PLC
 4927 34th Avenue South 100 Nokomis Professional Building Minneapolis MN 55417
(612) 999-2404
William Mitchell College of Law (1996)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights
Benjamin Lavoie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lindell & Lavoie, LLP
 431 S 7th Street, Suite 2420 Minneapolis MN 55415
(612) 339-8811
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Personal Injury
Jeffrey Scott Storms - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Newmark Storms Law Office LLC
 100 South 5th Street Suite 2100 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 455-7050
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law (2003)
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury
Justin D. Cummins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cummins & Cummins, LLP
 920 Second Avenue South Suite 1245 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 465-0108
University of Minnesota Law School (1997)
English, Spanish
Bar #276248
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Employment Law
James B. Peterson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 306 W Superior St 1200 Duluth MN 55802
(218) 723-1990
U of Minnesota (1987)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Products Liability
Alison Knoche - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1700 Hwy 36 W Roseville MN 55113
(651) 604-0000
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Brian A. Wood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 150 S 5th St Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 333-3637
Wm Mitchell College (1982)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Health Care Law
Michael Unger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 90 S 7th St Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 336-7730
U of Minnesota (1981)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Medical Malpractice
Terrance Wagener - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 South 5th Street Suite 1400 Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 672-3600
William Mitchell College of Law (1990)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Health Care Law
Lori Guzman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 14847 Energy Way Apple Valley MN 55124
(952) 432-0648
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Elder Law Social Security Disability
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