Atty. Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr.

Atty. Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr.

Bruce Ringstrom Jr. has spent the last 15 years trying and winning a wide variety of criminal cases, including receiving not guilty verdicts in the following matters: Attempted murder Criminal vehicular homicide Criminal sexual conduct Felony theft 1st degree assault Domestic assault 1st degree burglary (home invasion) Terroristic threats Driving while impaired (DWI) Manslaughter After graduating from Moorhead High School, Bruce served in the United States Navy for 4 years, receiving an honorable discharge in 1997. He then moved back to Moorhead and attended college at Minnesota State Universi

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Profile Summary

About Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. at a glance

Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. is a Member based in Moorhead, Minnesota, practicing at Ringstrom Law. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2009), North Dakota (2016), and United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (2017). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Minnesota State University, Moorhead (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Moorhead, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Bruce Ringstrom Jr. has spent the last 15 years trying and winning a wide variety of criminal cases, including receiving not guilty verdicts in the following matters:

  • Attempted murder
  • Criminal vehicular homicide
  • Criminal sexual conduct
  • Felony theft
  • 1st degree assault
  • Domestic assault
  • 1st degree burglary (home invasion)
  • Terroristic threats
  • Driving while impaired (DWI)
  • Manslaughter

After graduating from Moorhead High School, Bruce served in the United States Navy for 4 years, receiving an honorable discharge in 1997. He then moved back to Moorhead and attended college at Minnesota State University Moorhead, majoring in Philosophy and History. Upon graduation, he attended law school at Hamline University School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

While there, Bruce worked for a renowned criminal defense lawyer, completed a paid internship at the Minnesota Public Defender Appellate Office, and was a student attorney at the Anoka County Public Defender’s Office where he represented nearly 1,000 clients. After law school, Bruce spent several years as a full-time public defender in Northern Minnesota. In 2013, he started Ringstrom Law, a criminal defense boutique. In 2021, Bruce partnered with Dane DeKrey, and the two formed the firm Ringstrom DeKrey PLLP with a commitment to remain the premier criminal defense boutique firm in the Red River Valley and surrounding areas. Bruce is a graduate of the Minnesota Public Defender Trial School, Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, and is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Bruce is licensed in Minnesota and North Dakota, and has been admitted pro hac vice to practice law in Georgia.

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Domestic Violence Defense

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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 Moorhead 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr.

Where is Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr.'s law office located?
Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr.'s law practice is located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The firm is Ringstrom Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. handle?
Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. practiced law?
Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. go to law school?
Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Bruce Norman Ringstrom, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hamline University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2009
North Dakota
Admitted: 2016
United States District Court for the District of North Dakota
Admitted: 2017

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