Patrick L. Cotter

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in South St. Paul, Minnesota

Sieben & Cotter, PLLC
Patrick L. Cotter
Sieben & Cotter, PLLC

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crimes; view more

Licensed in Minnesota since: 2002

Education: William Mitchell College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2024 Selected to Rising Stars: 2005 - 2006, 2008 - 2013

Sieben & Cotter, PLLC

105 Hardman Court
Suite 110
South St. Paul, MN 55075 Visit website

Details

Patrick is an accomplished attorney who has extensive trial experience in both criminal and civil cases. Patrick has completed well over 100 jury and court trials in both criminal and civil matters with 70 jury trials completed to verdict. Patrick has gained valuable experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney where he has spent nearly every day in the courtroom. He has extensive experience assisting individuals charged with criminal offenses in both Federal and State court. Patrick utilizes his courtroom experience to secure fair and just compensation for individuals who have suffered a personal injury or wrongful death of a loved one.

Patrick is the immediate President of the Dakota County Bar Association after serving two terms on its board. Patrick served two three year terms on the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Board of Directors, then an additional five years on the executive committee, serving as President during the 2021-2022 term.  Patrick volunteers as a Referee in Dakota County District Court presiding over conciliation court cases, and he volunteers for Dakota County Legal Aid assisting individuals and children who are victims of domestic abuse. Patrick is proud that many of his clients are referred to him from other attorneys and judges.

Patrick walked-on to the University of Notre Dame football team coming out of high school. He later competed with distinction as a two-sport collegiate athlete in both Football and Track & Field at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Patrick earned his Bachelor’s Degree Cum Laude from St. Thomas in 1997. He went on to receive his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 2002.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense: White Collar

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sex Offenses, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death

  • 40% Criminal Defense
  • 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar

First Admitted: 2002, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: https://www.siebencotterlaw.com/patrick-cotter-mn-attorney-p...

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Board of Directors - Dakota County Bar Association
  • Board of Directors, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 0000
  • Member, Dakota County Bar Association
  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Wisconsin, 2011
  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member, American Association for Justice
  • Minnesota, 2002
  • President - Dakota County Bar Association, 0000
  • Board of Directors, University of St. Thomas Alumni Association
  • Member, Minnesota Association for Justice
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • For all verdicts, dismissals and settlements, visit www.siebencotterlaw.com
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2011
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • University of St. Thomas Law School Mentorship Program Volunteer
  • Dakota County Conciliation Court Referee
  • Volunteer Loaves and Fishes St. Paul
  • Volunteer Attorney Legal Assistance for Dakota County
  • William Mitchell College of Law Mentorship Program Volunteer
  • University of St. Thomas Football Mentorship Program
Honors/Awards:
  • Super Lawyers, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, 2015
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine, 2018
  • Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, 2014
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine, 2017
  • Rising Star Attorney, Law & Politics Magazine, 2011
  • Rising Star Attorney, Law & Politics Magazine, 2008
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
  • Rising Star Attorney, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, 2013
  • Rising Star Attorney, Law & Politics Magazine, 2010
  • Rising Star Attorney, Law & Politics Magazine, 2006
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
  • Rising Star Attorney, Super Lawyers, 2012
  • Rising Star Attorney, Law & Politics Magazine, 2009
  • Rising Star Attorney, Law & Politics Magazine, 2005
Educational Background:
  • University of St. Thomas, B.A., Social Sciences, Cum Laude, 1997
  • J.D. William Mitchell College of Law, 2002
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Writer of article, Challenger Magazine published by the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2013
  • “I Need to Drive, Implied Consent Law” Minnesota CLE (May 2013), Speaker, Minnesota CLE, 2013
  • It’s Game Time, Winning Opening Statements” Minnesota State Bar Association Trial School (March 2013), Speaker, Minnesota State Bar Association Trial School, 2013
  • Winning Closing Arguments and Sentencing” Hennepin County Bar Association Criminal Law Section (March 2012), Speaker, Hennepin County Bar Association, 2012
  • "Sentencing" Minnesota State Bar Association Criminal Law Section Everything But Trial School" (January 2014), Speaker, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2014

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“Patrick Cotter knows the law and he is not afraid of spending the time it takes to go to jury trial for his clients. Jeff Sieben ”

“Patrick is one of the toughest attorneys I know.”

“Patrick is a very effective advocate for his clients. He obtains good results, and is good with juries. I would highly recommend him as an outstanding lawyer.”

“Patrick has a passion for providing the highest quality representation to his clients.”

“Patrick is good with clients, is very thorough and gets excellent results for clients.”

Office location for Patrick L. Cotter

105 Hardman Court
Suite 110
South St. Paul, MN 55075

Phone: 651-214-8624

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