Atty. William John Otteson

Atty. William John Otteson

William John Otteson is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law. William received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Eden Prairie Eden Prairie 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About William John Otteson at a glance

William John Otteson is an U.S. Atty. Off. based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), Minnesota (1999), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1999). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1997) and Indiana University (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in Eden Prairie, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William John Otteson is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • William practices in Eden Prairie, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William John Otteson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William John Otteson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Federal Crimes

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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 Eden Prairie 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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Where is William John Otteson's law office located?
William John Otteson's law practice is located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Otteson handle?
William John Otteson focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William John Otteson practiced law?
William John Otteson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William John Otteson go to law school?
William John Otteson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1992).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1997
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
Minnesota
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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