Atty. Richard Thomas Jellinger
Richard Thomas Jellinger is a lawyer practicing dui/dwi, criminal defense, estate planning and 16 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Coon Rapids, MN · 50+ Years Experience
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About Richard Thomas Jellinger at a Glance
Richard Thomas Jellinger is a Member based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, practicing at Jellinger Law Office. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful termination, drug crimes, contracts, and sexual harassment. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1976) and Minnesota (1982). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1976) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1973). Active member of Minnesota State Bar Association. Serves clients in Coon Rapids, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard Thomas Jellinger
- Richard Thomas Jellinger is a lawyer practicing dui/dwi, criminal defense, estate planning and 16 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Richard practices at Jellinger Law Office in Coon Rapids, MN
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Richard Thomas Jellinger's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in Coon Rapids
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Coon Rapids
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 Coon Rapids 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.
Coon Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Coon Rapids-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 Coon Rapids Choose Richard Thomas Jellinger
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 Richard Thomas Jellinger's practice in the field of dui/dwi, wrongful termination, drug crimes, contracts, and sexual harassment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard Thomas Jellinger brings 50+ 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 Iowa and Minnesota, Richard Thomas Jellinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, wrongful termination, and drug crimes, Richard Thomas Jellinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Coon Rapids
A Coon Rapids-based practice means Richard Thomas Jellinger 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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