Steven M. Coodin

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Coodin Law Office, LLC
Steven M. Coodin
Coodin Law Office, LLC

Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, DUI-DWI; view more

Licensed in Minnesota since: 2002

Education: The Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2010

Coodin Law Office, LLC

8681 Eagle Point Blvd.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Visit website
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Steven M. Coodin, the visionary behind Coodin Law Office, LLC in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, has been navigating the legal landscape for 23 years. He focuses on criminal defense, DWI/DUI cases and family law, including divorce and child custody issues. With a passion for hard work and a commitment to his clients, he has built a reputation for diligence and dedication.

Beyond his practice, he actively engages with the community by speaking to defendants in Washington County Court in Stillwater as part of the Washington County Defense Panel, where he finds joy in addressing legal inquiries.

Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Mr. Coodin earned his Bachelor of Arts Advanced Degree from the University of Manitoba in 1996. He pursued his legal education at Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, graduating in 2001 with the distinction of being on the dean's list. Since being licensed in Minnesota in 2002, he has been a steadfast presence in the courtroom.

A respected figure in the legal realm, Mr. Coodin is actively involved with the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Association, the Washington County Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Ramsey County Bar Association.

Rated “Superb” on Avvo, Mr. Coodin is known for his unwavering support and guidance to clients during challenging times. His peers commend him for fostering a practice that prioritizes client care, meticulous attention and a spirited drive to resolve legal challenges. Notably, he has been named among the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Family Law, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, DUI/DWI, Dissolution, Divorce, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Father's Rights, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Marital Property, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Probation, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations

  • 50% Criminal Defense
  • 30% Family Law
  • 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

First Admitted: 2002, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: https://www.coodinoverson.com/attorney/steven-m-coodin/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Member 
  • Washington County Bar Association, Member
  • Ramsey County Bar Association, Member
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2003 
  • Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member, 2015
  • Minnesota, 2002
  • National Trial Lawyers Association - Member, 2015
  • Washington County Bar Association - Member, 2015

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Public Speaking Presentation: Rights for Unmarried Fathers - Wildwood Public Library, Mahtomedi, MN, in conjunction with the Washington County Law Library, 2015
  • Washington County Criminal Defense Panel - Volunteer Attorney, 2015
  • Washington County Criminal Defense Panel - Volunteer Attorney, 2016
  • Public Speaking Presentation entitled: "Father's Rights" for Unmarried Fathers at the the Oakdale Public Library in conjunction with the Washington County Law Library. , 2014
  • Volunteer at Criminal Law Advice Clinic at the Washington County Law Library, 2016
  • Volunteer at Criminal Law Advice Clinic at the Washington County Law Library, 2015

Educational Background

  • University of Manitoba, B.A. Advanced Degree - 1996 
  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, J.D. - 2001

Honors

  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2025
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2024
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2023
  • An organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country., Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2018
  • Rated By Super Lawyers 2020-2023
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2022
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2021
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2020
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2022
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2021
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2020
  • An organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country., Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2019
  • An organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country., Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2016
  • North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2014
  • An organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country., Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2017
  • North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2013
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2016
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2014
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2015
  • Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2010

Office location for Steven M. Coodin

8681 Eagle Point Blvd.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Phone: 651-758-8158

Selections

7 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2010

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