David L. Valentini

Licensed to practice in Minnesota since 1977, attorney David L. Valentini serves as an attorney at Valentini Law P.A. and handles cases in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area, and throughout Minnesota. With a career spanning four decades, he has showcased exceptional legal representation in criminal defense, particularly in the area of DUI/DWI and drug-related offenses.

As the founder of Valentini Law P.A. in 1991, Mr. Valentini has steadfastly committed his practice to ensuring that each client benefits from top-quality legal services and receives the most favorable outcomes through aggressive case representation. Prior to establishing his own firm, he honed his skills and gained invaluable experience during a ten-year tenure with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. 

As a testament to his prowess, Mr. Valentini has earned a spot on the Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer list in Minnesota Law & Politics and Mpls.St.Paul magazine. His peers and the public have also voted him as one of Minnesota’s Best Lawyers in Minnesota Monthly. He has received a 10/10 rating on Avvo and has been rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Valentini's professional journey is distinguished not only by the successes of his clients but also by his active engagement in the legal community. He has served as president of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice and is a member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense and the Minnesota Association for Justice.  

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.