Atty. Michael James McLaughlin

Atty. Michael James McLaughlin

Michael James McLaughlin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals. Michael has been licensed for 16 years.

St. Paul St. Paul 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Michael James McLaughlin at a glance

Michael James McLaughlin is a criminal defense and appellate attorney based in St. Paul, Minnesota. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in New York (2010) and Minnesota (2012). Serands clients in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael James McLaughlin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals
  • Michael has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michael practices in St. Paul, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James McLaughlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James McLaughlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael James McLaughlin is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Paul are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Michael James McLaughlin's law office located?
Michael James McLaughlin's law practice is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James McLaughlin handle?
Michael James McLaughlin focuses on criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Michael James McLaughlin practiced law?
Michael James McLaughlin has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010
Minnesota
Admitted: 2012

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