About

Derek Patrin has been representing individuals going through DWI, DUI, Test Refusal, and Criminal Vehicular Operation (CVO) fees since 2001. Learn more about his background and achievements. Derek Patrin, a pro attorney based in Andover, Minnesota, has been focusing on representing individuals handling DWI, DUI, Test Refusal, and Criminal Vehicular Operation (CVO) charges for over two a long time. In 2005, he joined forces with Ethan Meaney to set up Meaney & Patrin, additionally known as the DWI Guys. Together, they may be dedicated to imparting pinnacle-notch, customized legal illustration to individuals across Minnesota who are navigating hard impaired using cases in the felony machine. One of Dereks tremendous accomplishments came in 2011 whilst he became identified as one of the Lawyers of the Year via Minnesota Lawyer. This prestigious accolade changed into a end result of his relentless efforts in difficult the software program source code of the Intoxilyzer 5000 breath checking out tool in Minnesota courts. Derek took the difficulty to the Minnesota Supreme Court on behalf of all drivers in the kingdom, marking the most important consolidation of crook cases in Minnesotas records. As a end result of his advocacy, the State of Minnesota upgraded its breath testing equipment to meet present day standards, discontinuing using the Intoxilyzer 5000 gadget. Throughout his profession, Derek has effectively defended hundreds of defendants in impaired using instances across Minnesota, with a focal point on the Twin City metro location counties. Prior to his paintings in DWI defense, Derek graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School. He turned into also a treasured member of an award-prevailing moot courtroom crew that excelled in nearby competitions and worldwide finals. Outside of his criminal practice, Derek is living in Anoka County along with his family. In his free time, he enjoys playing music and writing songs with his band.

Legal Issues

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Federal Circuit

Since 1999">

Minnesota

Since 1999">

Experience

• Lawyer/Partner
  Meaney & Patrin, PA
  2005
• Lawyer
  Gerald Miller & Associates, PA
  2001
• Lawyer/Owner
  Derek A. Patrin, Lawyer at Law
  2000
• Lawyer
  Rider, Bennett, Egan & Arundel
  1999

Education

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D. | Law
Graduation year: 1996">

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

B.A. | International Relations, Mandarin Chinese
Graduation year: 1992">

Associations

10th District Bar Association

has membership
2005 - Current">

Minnesota State Bar Association

has membership
1999 - Current">

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card

Location