Reviews

Derek Patrin has helped me several times, but the last one and the most serious DWI, after waiting over 4 years for the court date to come. Knowing the prosecution wanted atleast 60 months of prison. 4 years is a long time to wait! But thought out that time Derek Patrin talked with me calmed me down and kept my head up. Well that court date finally came and I was sure I was going to go to prison. Derek Patrin went in and talked with the Jugde and came out with the best news I have heard in years!! No Prison, No time, just a couple years of probation. What a life saver he was to me!! Derek Patrin is very knowledgeable and knows his stuff! He would do his best to help you! Just give Derek Patrin a chance and he will do what ever he can to help! He is awesome and I would recommend him to everyone!

Derek Patrin was great. He was very reassuring from my first phone call to him from jail, through the trial hearing. He always let me know what was going to happen at each step, and I knew that I was in good hands. My case was dismissed thanks to Derek's knowledge of the law which proved that the traffic stop was invalid. Furthermore, the price was very reasonable considering the level of diligence and professionalism Derek brought. The money was very well spent. I would not hesitate to recommend Meaney and Patrin to anyone unfortunate enough to be facing a DWI charge.

I've needed 7 criminal lawyers in my life and Derek got me the best result of any of them. I went from a gross misdemeanor (violation of B card) to a petty misdemeanor (driving without a valid license). It cost me $185 and it was done. No probation, no community service, nothing. I still have to deal with the Dept. of Public Safety, but Derek did everything he possibly could. Any time I needed an answer to a question, he would get back to me immediately. Excellent lawyer and will worth his fee.

Mr. Patrin provided me with a very high level of service and was very aggressive in the pursuit of the best possible outcome for my case. I would strongly recommend Mr. Patrin to anyone finding themselves in need of legal representation within his specialty of DUI/DWI.

I live out of state and had a previous DUI 6 yrs prior to being charged with a 2nd. The DUI laws have changed drastically and what my lawyer in my home state had told me about submitting to a breathalyzer, had all changed. Derek did a great job of explaining the realities of my case and what I was potentially look at for an outcome which was somewhat dismal. He did not over promise, if anything he underpromised but overdelivered! Derek explained everything to me every step of the way. Was always quick to respond to any of my questions and was always honest and upfront. In the end Derek worked my case to an extremely satisfactory outcome, better than I had ever hoped for. I am so grateful that I chose Derek to represent me in my case.

Derek kept me informed with every change in my case. He conducts himself professionally but keeps a personal side as well. Though the experience of going through the juducial system was not pleasing, Derek made it endurable.

What an excellent Minneapolis DWI lawyer and criminal defense attorney. I just wanted to thank you for helping Jason with his recent legal issues. My husband and Jason said you really went to bat for him during his recent court date and we are all very thankful. Jason is grateful that he is not in jail and can continue working. Thank you so much!”

I never have had this situation before. And so I hired Derek and he made process easy and simple. I highly recommend him.