Cassandra Bautista
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Eagan, Minnesota
Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Immigration
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2015
Education: University of St. Thomas School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
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Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC
2640 Eagan Woods DrSuite 220
Eagan, MN 55121 Visit website
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For nearly a decade, Cassandra Bautista has represented her clients diligently in complex and contentious criminal defense cases ranging from traffic crimes and fraud to drug crimes, sex crimes and assault. Another large component of her law practice is defending clients against DUIs/DWIs, as well as immigration and expungement matters. She serves the residents of Eagan, Minnesota, and the surrounding areas from the law firm Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Ms. Bautista completed her undergraduate studies at Hamline University in 2011, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies, Spanish and Latin American studies, and received a paralegal certification approved by the American Bar Association. During this time, she was included in the dean’s list, received Latin honors in Spanish by Sigma Delta Phi, obtained a certificate of proficiency in Spanish and played varsity soccer for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III.
Later, Ms. Bautista enrolled at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and held vital roles that consolidated into fierce legal acumen. Such roles included being a Presidential Scholar for three years and Treasurer for the Immigration Law Society. Furthermore, she was also a member of the Latino Law Society and the Criminal Law Association. She received her Juris Doctor in December 2014, and her license to practice in Spring 2015.
Ms. Bautista understands the immense pressure and stress that her clients go through when faced with a serious criminal matter. Along with her extensive experience, attention to detail and legal know-how, she also provides her clients with confidence; confidence that their legal matters is in the hands of a capable, professional and judicious attorney.
Apart from her law practice, Ms. Bautista is closely affiliated with many prominent legal organizations, including:
· The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
· The Dakota County Bar Association
· The Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association
· The Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
· The First District Bar Association (Vice President)
Furthermore, she is a member of the MSBA’s Immigration Law Section, Criminal Law Section and Solo Small Practice.
For her legal successes and effective representation, Ms. Bautista has been bestowed many honors and acknowledgements, including being rated “Superb” on Avvo and receiving the site’s Client Choice Award, recognition as a Northstar Attorney by the Minnesota State Bar Association and being named in the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40 list.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Immigration: Consumer- 50% Criminal Defense
- 40% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Immigration: Consumer
First Admitted: 2015, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://siebenedmunds.com/team/cassandra-bautista/
- I graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in December of 2014. , 2014
- I graduated from Hamline University with my Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Latin American Studies, and Spanish, in December 2011. , 2011
- I was admitted to practice in Federal Court. , 2022
- Court Rostered Spanish Interpreter
- Represented client pro bono for expungement of criminal matters. , 2023
- Represented student pro bono in criminal defense matter. , 2023
- I obtained the North Star Lawyer designation from the Minnesota State Bar Association, which denotes providing 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year., 2021
- Mendota Heights Rotary Club - Member: 2021 - 2022, 2021
- Represented clients pro bono for expungement proceedings under the Peacetime Emergency Free Expungement Program through Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC., 2021
- My client was charged with 2 counts of felony possession of child pornography. I was able to secure dismissal of the felony charges and resolve the case with a gross misdemeanor resolution, and avoid jail/prison time for my client. , 2023
- I argued a criminal appeal before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. , 2023
- My client was charged with 2 counts of gross misdemeanor 3rd degree DUI. I was able to secure a dismissal of both DUI charges., 2023
- My client was charged with felony criminal sexual conduct involving a minor child. I secured a dismissal of the felony charge and avoided my client from having to register as a sex offender. , 2023
- I represented the respondent in a contentious Order for Protection matter. We took the case to trial, and after trial I was able to secure a dismissal of the Order for Protection for my client. , 2022
- My client was charged with 2 counts of misdemeanor DUI. I negotiated a plea deal that included the dismissal of both DUI charges, and my client pleaded to a petty misdemeanor lane violation. , 2022
- My client was charged with 2 counts of gross misdemeanor 3rd degree DUI. I was able to get both DUI charges dismissed. , 2022
- I represented my client in a speeding ticket. After taking the case to trial, I obtained an acquittal of all charges for my client. , 2022
- Presented to attorneys regarding tips for every stage of trial - voir dire, direct and cross examinations, closing argument, and jury instructions with a discussion on admitting evidence and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. , Presenter, DWI for the Non-Specialist: Your First DWI Trial: What You Need to Know to Survive and Win, MinnCLE, Continuing Education For Attorneys, 2023
- An explanation in Spanish of how a criminal defense attorney can assist in a case, Cómo puede ayudar un abogado de defensa criminal, Spanish-speaking Community In Minnesota, Latinx Community In Minnesota, 2023
- Explanation in Spanish of how Sieben Edmunds Miller defends the Spanish-speaking community, Cómo trabaja Sieben Edmunds Miller para defender a la comunidad de habla hispana, Spanish-speaking Community In Minnesota, Latinx Community In Minnesota, 2023
- Explanation in Spanish of how a criminal defense attorney can help you, Cómo puede ayudar un abogado de defensa criminal, Spanish-speaking Community In Minnesota, Latinx Community In Minnesota, 2023
- Explanation in Spanish of how to defense yourself if you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, Cómo puedo defenderme si me acusan de conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol DWI, Spanish-speaking Community In Minnesota, Latinx Community In Minnesota, 2023
- Explanation in Spanish of the possible legal consequences of a criminal charge, Cuáles son las posibles consecuencias legales de un cargo criminal, Spanish-speaking Community In Minnesota, Latinx Community In Minnesota, 2023
- An explanation in Spanish of how long a criminal court case can take to resolve, Cuánto tiempo llevará resolver mi caso de defensa criminal, Spanish-speaking Community In Minnesota, Latinx Community In Minnesota, 2023
- An explanation in Spanish of a person's rights when they are arrested, Cuáles son mis derechos si soy arrestado, Spanish-speaking Community In Minnesota, Latinx Community In Minnesota, 2023
- Honored as a Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense in 2023 by Minnesota monthly, 2023 Top Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly, 2023
- Minnesota Rising Stars list is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Minnesota receive this distinction. Selection to the Rising Stars list provides third-party validation of my practice, grows my attorney referral network and influences consumer hiring decisions., Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022
- I was chosen through a multi-phase selection process to receive the organization's highest honor due to hard work and dedication I have shown in representing my criminal defense clients. , Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2022
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo, 2022
- Denotes providing 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year, North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2021
- Denotes providing 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year, Northstar Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2017
- Denotes providing 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year, Northstar Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2016
- Client Security Board, Minnesota State Bar Association - Member: 2021 - Present. The Client Security Board reviews and approves claims for restitution claims submitted by clients who have suffered unethical or wrongful acts by their own attorneys. , 2023
- First District Bar Association - Vice President: 2023 - Present (Member since 2018), 2023
- University of St. Thomas School of Law Mentor Externship Program - Mentor: 2016 - Present, 2023
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member: 2021 - Present., 2023
- Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association Outreach Committee - Member: 2020 - Present, 2023
- First District Bar Association - Secretary/Treasurer: 2022 - 2023 (Member since 2018), 2022
- Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association - Member: 2015 - Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association - Member: 2015 - Present
- Minnesota Women Lawyers - Member: 2018 - 2022
- Dakota County Bar Association - Member: 2018 - Present
- Minnesota Women Lawyers - Member: 2018 - 2021
Office location for Cassandra Bautista
2640 Eagan Woods Dr
Suite 220
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 651-964-7577
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2022 - 2023