Christopher Cadem | St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.[Chris:] Two years ago I represented a severely disabled veteran whose family worked hard for almost a decade to get him the mental health services he needed. He was ultimately charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Murder. He was found not guilty of both charges and is now receiving the treatment he so desperately needed

How did you build a successful practice?[Chris:] I cannot say I engaged in any measured or deliberate approach to building my practice. I simply do the best job I can for each of my clients, treat my clients the way I would want to be treated if I were in their shoes, and do everything in my power to obtain the best possible outcomes. That view, combined with my extensive legal education and aggressive nature have combined to create my successful practice and my record of achieving outstanding results

Someone who actually has experience with the issues faced by the client and who has tried a large number of cases to judges and juries. If a lawyer has not tried a lot of cases, they simply cannot match the experience of those of us who have, they lack insight into outcomes and defenses with which to advise their clients, and they tend to lack credibility in the eyes of opposing counsel and prosecutors.

During initial consultations I can generally give an outline of issues relevant to the case, what the stages of the case will be, and help the client understand what may or may not occur in the case (for example, if someone is charged with a crime, the charges often list the maximum penalty even though in most cases, the worst case scenario will not even come close to that penalty). I do not believe in scaring clients into retaining me like so many other attorneys.

To best assist people, it helps to have the name of the case and file number, the names of all parties and witnesses involved (for conflict checks), and a broad outline of the facts of the case.

I have not lost a jury trial for roughly 5 years, and my large trials during that time period include 1st Degree Murder; 2nd Degree Murder; 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct; 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct; and Criminal Vehicular Homicide. If we go to trial, I intend to win.

Giving my clients peace of mind and their life back.

I enjoy anything outdoors, time on the lakes, carpentry, remodeling, working out, and inventing.

• Otter Tail County Bar Association | Secretary/Treasurer | 2010 - Present
  Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers        
  American Association for Justice        
  Minnesota Association for Justice
  Fergus Falls Jaycees | Vice President Membership/Treasurer | 2012 - 2013

• Chris has been widely recognized by his peers for his experience and professionalism. He was named an “Up & Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer magazine, “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers magazine, repeatedly named a “North Star Lawyer” by the Minnesota State Bar Association, repeatedly named in the “Top 100” criminal defense attorneys by the National Trial Lawyer Association, and has received Avvo.com’s highest distinction as a “Superb Attorney.”

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  "This firm handles their cases quite diligently. They are extremely attentive and pay close attention to every detail, and treat their clients with the utmost respect. They are worth every single penny, and if you are EVER in need of a great defense attorney I HIGHLY recommend that you speak with this law firm. They will defend you five times, as well as any other defense attorney, would. You can definitely sense that they are there to defend your rights as a citizen, and will do whatever it takes to see your case through. 5 stars all day long."

  "Cadem Law Group is my go too. They are very friendly and knowledgeable! Anytime I need advise or help at the stand, I call Cadem."

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