Atty. David Michael Cobin
David Michael Cobin is a lawyer practicing civil rights. David received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Civil Rights Attorney · Serving St. Paul, MN · 55+ Years Experience
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About David Michael Cobin at a Glance
David Michael Cobin is a Prof. based in St. Paul, Minnesota. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1971) and Minnesota (1983). Educated at Boston College (J.D. Harvard, 1969) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1966). Serves clients in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Michael Cobin
- David Michael Cobin is a lawyer practicing civil rights
- David received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
- David practices in St. Paul, MN
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David Michael Cobin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Cobin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Paul.
Civil Rights in St. Paul
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Paul
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 venue, 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.
St. Paul Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Paul-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Paul Choose David Michael Cobin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Michael Cobin's practice in the field of civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Michael Cobin brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Minnesota, David Michael Cobin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Civil Rights Practice
Concentrating on civil rights means David Michael Cobin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in St. Paul
A St. Paul-based practice means David Michael Cobin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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