Atty. Eric Jonathan Ranum
Eric Jonathan Ranum is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal litigation. Eric received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Stillwater, MN · 37+ Years Experience
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About Eric Jonathan Ranum at a Glance
Eric Jonathan Ranum is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Stillwater, Minnesota. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1989). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Macalester College (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in Stillwater, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Jonathan Ranum
- Eric Jonathan Ranum is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal litigation
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Eric practices in Stillwater, MN
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Eric Jonathan Ranum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Jonathan Ranum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Stillwater.
Criminal Defense in Stillwater
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Civil Litigation in Stillwater
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Stillwater
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 Stillwater 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.
Stillwater Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Stillwater-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 Stillwater Choose Eric Jonathan Ranum
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 Eric Jonathan Ranum's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Jonathan Ranum brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Eric Jonathan Ranum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Stillwater
A Stillwater-based practice means Eric Jonathan Ranum 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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