Lucas J.M. Dawson
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Minneapolis, MN
Lucas J.M. Dawson is an attorney with Halberg Criminal Defense in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A top-ranked trial lawyer with 10 years of total legal experience, Ms. Dawson focuses her practice exclusively on criminal law, and she provides unmatched defense counsel to those who stand accused of any type of felony or misdemeanor offense, including any of the following:
- DWI
- Drug crimes
- Murder/homicide
- Kidnapping
- Theft and property crimes
- White collar crimes
- Computer and sex crimes
Over the course of her legal career, Ms. Dawson has achieved remarkable success fighting for the rights and liberties of those dealing with very complex legal challenges. Early in her career, she served as a prosecutor of juvenile delinquency and child protection cases, so she has invaluable insight into the criminal justice system. As such, she has successfully handled a number of cases involving abuse and criminal sexual conduct against children.
As an attorney, Ms. Dawson has gained a reputation as a hard worker who aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes for her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. She has also conducted several lectures on a variety of topics related to criminal law, and she has earned recognition from her peers as being among the top lawyers in her region.
A 2006 graduate of the St. Catherine University, Ms. Dawson attended William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law), where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2011. While in law school, she received honors for her excellent contributions to the Law School Public Service Program.
Ms. Dawson received her license to practice from the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2011, and she is an active member of various local, state and national legal organizations.
- 40%Criminal Defense
- 30%Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 30%Family Law
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2022
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About Lucas J.M. Dawson
First Admitted: 2011, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.halbergdefense.com/attorney-dawson.html
Bar/Professional Activity
- Minnesota
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
Educational Background
- College of St. Catherine, B.A., Bachelor of Arts; Major: International Relations, 2006
Honors/Awards
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2014
- , North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2015
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2013
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Family Law Institute, Juvenile Law, Presenter, 2016
- Criminal Justice Institute - CHIPs 101, Presenter, Faculty, Minnesota CLE, 2019
- I gave a nationwide presentation on effectively representing juveniles in juvenile delinquency cases with two other presenters, Presenter, Juvenile Law, National Business Institute, 2014
- Family Law Institute on Child Protection, Presenter, Faculty, Minnesota CLE, 2018
- Orders for Protection: Preparing your Best Case, Working with CPS, Presenter, Faculty, Minnesota CLE, 2018
- Criminal Justice Institute - Dirty Dozen Panel: Child Protection Case Files, Presenter, Faculty, Minnesota CLE, 2018
Verdicts/Settlements
- In re the Welfare of J.L.G., 924 N.W.2d 9 (Minn. Ct. App. 2018)., 2018
- In re the Welfare of the Children of A.M.F., 934 N.W.2d 119 (Minn. Ct. App. 2019)., 2019
- In re the Welfare of the Child of: L. D.-P., A18-0754 (Minn. Ct. App. 2018)., 2018
- In re the Petition of K.P.W. and J.L.H. to Adopt S. Q.-B. W., a minor child, A15-0497 (Minn.Ct.App. 2015), unpublished, Petition for Review denied., 2015
- In re the Petition of K.P.W. and J.L.H. to Adopt S. Q.-B. W., a minor child, A13-1754 (Minn.Ct.App. 2014), unpublished, Petition for Review denied., 2014
- Hamida Ischmael Amarreh, petitioner, Respondent, vs. Ishmael G. Amarreh, Appellant, 918 N.W.2d 228 (Minn. Ct. App. 2018)., 2018
- In re the Marriage of Richie v. Richie, A12-1371 (Minn.Ct.App. 2013), unpublished., 2013
- In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: A.E., Parent, A17-0212 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017), 2017
- In re the Matter of Kristin Holly Scherman, on behalf of minor child, A.S., A14-1029 (Minn.Ct.App. 2015) unpublished, Petition for Review denied., 2015
- In re the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of A.E. and J.W., Parents, A16-2045, Minnesota Court of Appeals, dismissed as premature., 2016
Last Updated: 5/15/2022