Atty. Michael L Samuelson
Michael L Samuelson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, driving while intoxicated. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving St. Cloud, MN · 46+ Years Experience
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About Michael L Samuelson at a Glance
Michael L Samuelson is a Member based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, practicing at Michael L. Samuelson Attorney at Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1980). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis B.A. (—). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Minnesota State Bar Association. Serves clients in St. Cloud, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael L Samuelson
- Michael L Samuelson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, driving while intoxicated
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices at Michael L. Samuelson Attorney at Law in St. Cloud, MN
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Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Cloud
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. Cloud 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. Cloud Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in St. Cloud Choose Michael L Samuelson
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 Michael L Samuelson's practice in the field of dui/dwi and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael L Samuelson brings 46+ 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 Minnesota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, Michael L Samuelson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Michael L Samuelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Cloud
A St. Cloud-based practice means Michael L Samuelson 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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