Kirk M. Anderson
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Anderson Law Firm, PLLC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2004
Education: Hamline University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 Call today:
612-332-3100
Free Consultation Anderson Law Firm, PLLC
5775 Wayzata BlvdSuite 260
Minneapolis, MN 55416 Visit website
Attorney Kirk M. Anderson is the founder of Anderson Law Firm, PLLC, a boutique law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Anderson primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense and appellate litigation. Serving clients throughout Minnesota, he has litigation experience at the trial and appellate levels.
Mr. Anderson handles matters involving arson, assault, battery, conspiracy, criminal sexual assault, disorderly conduct, drug crimes, DWI/OWI, expungement, failure to appear, felony strangulation, gun rights, harassment, homicide, juvenile crimes, kidnapping, manslaughter, obstructing justice, probation violation, property crimes, terroristic threats, traffic violations, sex offenses, violent crimes, weapons charges and any other felonies and misdemeanors.
Mr. Anderson also has an extensive amount of experience in challenging the revocation of driving privileges, license plate impoundment, civil forfeiture, and appellate litigation.
Mr. Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University and received his law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. He has been licensed to practice law since 2004 and has more than 15 years of experience.
He is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Minnesota and North Dakota, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Active in his legal community, Mr. Anderson belongs to various professional organizations. He is a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, AppellateFocus areas
Appeals, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 90% Criminal Defense
- 10% Appellate
First Admitted: 2004, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.kirkandersonlaw.com/attorney/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State of Minnesota, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals – 8th Circuit, 2009
- U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2011
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2007
- U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin, 2010
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- State of Wisconsin, 2010
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2009
- U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota, 2011
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Garcia-Mendoza v. 2003 Chevy Tahoe, 852 N.W.2d 659 (Minn. 2014)
- Patino v. One 2007 Chevrolet, 805 N.W.2d 906 (Minn.Ct.App. 2011)
- Patino v. One 2007 Chevrolet, 821 N.W.2d 810 (Minn. 2012)
- Burnet Realty, Inc. v. Uppal, 2008 WL 1800103 (Minn. 2008)
- State v. Rasmussen, 2014 WL 1271765 (Minn.Ct.App.)
- State v. Bussmann, 741 N.W.2d 79 (Minn. 2007)
Educational Background
- St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Bachelor of Science, 2000
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Kirk Anderson is an exceptional legal mind with outstanding success in his area of expertise. His success cannot easily be measured, bringing a legal acuity to the appellate process which sharpens the threat he poses in the district court when managing a criminal matter. His mark has been especially felt on the legal challenges he has brought against vehicle forfeiture proceedings, successfully challenging numerous forfeitures through the appellate process and holding the government accountable for its generous application of the forfeiture process. His legal precision is well-known in the criminal law community and his even disposition makes him an outstanding advocate. I am pleased to nominate him for Super Lawyer.”
“Always one of the best appellate lawyers in Minnesota, particularly for criminal cases, Kirk is insanely creative and talented. His work in trial court matters has carved out a magnificent reputation. Pro's pro.”
“Great criminal defense lawyer”
“Kirk is an outstanding attorney.”
“criminal defense both state and federal”
Office location for Kirk M. Anderson
5775 Wayzata Blvd
Suite 260
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone: 612-332-3100
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2018
