James M. Ventura

James M. Ventura has been providing quality criminal defense representation to Wayzata, MN and the entire Minneapolis metro area and surrounding counties for over 35 years. He has dedicated his practice to fighting for those accused of crimes such as DWI, traffic offenses, drug charges, and many other types of criminal charges. Attorney Ventura provides personalized service to each of his clients and uses his years of experience to get you the best possible outcome. His experience as a prosecuting attorney assists him in preparing a well-designed defense strategy. Ventura is licensed in State, Tribal, and Federal Courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorney Ventura's appellate success includes Briles v. 2013 GMC Terrain, State v. Gault and State v. Victorsen. Ventura is a member of the Federal Public Defender Panel; County, State, and Federal Bar Associations; the Minnesota and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (past President); and the Amdahl Inn of Court. Jim is a frequent seminar speaker. He receives many referrals from other attorneys and law enforcement officers.