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Below are the awards and accolades our criminal defense attorneys have been recognized with over the years. We win them not by chasing awards, but by chasing courtroom victories and client satisfaction.
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Meet Our Team of Defense Attorneys
Kyle Dreger
Criminal & DWI Defense Attorney
Gerald Miller
Criminal & DWI Defense Attorney
Cody Wright
Criminal & DWI Defense Attorney
Why Trust Gerald Miller Law Firm
Because
- We offer you a FREE no obligation initial consultation.
- We only practice criminal defense law. We don’t split our time working on other areas of law so that we can provide intense focus to your criminal case.
- Our team is available to you 24/7/365. Our resources are deep and strong. We collaborate and continually draw from each other’s experience to devise the best strategy and defense for you.
- Our seasoned team of Minneapolis assault lawyers, Minneapolis sex crimes lawyers, Minneapolis drug crimes lawyers, Minneapolis fraud lawyers, Minneapolis DWI lawyers and much more will fight hard for you and be by your side every step of the way.
- We have decades of criminal courtroom experience and an in-depth knowledge of the legal system and Minnesota criminal law. This experience has taught us sophisticated and highly skilled courtroom tactics, as well as adept trial and negotiating skills.
- We understand that each case and client is uniquely different. People hire us because of our knowledge of the system, and realize that it is our job to help a client navigate a difficult process. As we are preparing a case, we know what to look for in the evidence, but also realize that it is critical to listen to our clients needs. Then, only after we know our client, we can tailor make a defense unique to your case depending on the goals we have set out.
- We will always treat you with compassion and respect. As our former clients will tell you, we are very quick and prompt in answering any questions, and will keep you informed about every step in the process. We have an appreciation for how stressful criminal charges can be, and that is why we take it very seriously to provide a calming, and honest, reassurance throughout. We consider the “service” side of our job to be as serious as anything else we do because being trusted to be someone’s attorney is a privilege.
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Daniel Boileau
21:50 24 Oct 20
My feed back is long over due, primarily because I really can not find the words to express myself. However, for now, this will have to do until I can focus enough to send a real letter.A few years back life had brought me to my knees leaving me spinning out of control. During that period I made a mess out of my life and I ended up in jail for my first DUI ever. Not knowing who to call, I could only open up the yellow pages the jailer gave me. Now, I am someone who considered all attorneys to be crooks and full of beans but, I had no choice but to turn my life over to one of them. My finger fell on Gerald Miller P.A. and I was able to reach Cody and in a very short time the case was resolved.However, I was still struggling mentally and still seemed intent on destroying myself. Now I found myself facing felony charges for a completely different issue.This case seemed to go on forever but I believe it was part of their plan to stretch it out allowing me the time to get the help necessary to straighten myself out.I believe that at some point they decided I was sincere in what I said and that I would continue working hard to turn my life around. They clearly informed me what I needed to do and what not to do whilst encouraging me the whole way.Cody and Jerry proved to be very real people that ended up being not only my attorneys but my saviors as well.Sincerely and forever grateful, DB
Ryan Opitz
00:02 20 Oct 20
Gerald did an amazing job on my case. I was looking at a mandatory of 4 years in prison with no criminal record. Jerry lead me through out the whole process and kept me very updated the whole time. He did a great job working with the courts and working out a great deal with prosecutors and my judge. I received 5 years probation with a stay of adjudication. I can now move on and not be a felon. Thank you jerry!
Feven Hagos
17:55 09 Oct 20
Kyle Dreger was such a delight to work with. During the most stressful time dealing with DWI related charges, he reassured me the ease and comfort I needed to go through the many steps in the process of receiving the most reasonable outcome. Kyle's persona is relatable and that made things less nerve-wracking to go through. Thank you!
Thomas Bergum
23:53 08 Oct 20
Derek Dilly
00:31 07 Oct 20
DOWNWARD DEPARTURE GRANTED!! Facing 7-10 years in Prison for Felony DWI & Felony Fleeing (my 7th DWI with two prior Felony DWI's), I called Gerald Miller. I have never in my life been so impressed with an attorney! This man gave me two hours of his time during our initial consultation and told others he would have to call them back when another phone line rang or his cell phone went off. Obviously being in and out of the court system for 20 years, I've called several attorneys and 99% of those calls have resulted in the attorney showing very little interest in talking to me and a "hope everything works out for you" end to the conversation once they find out you might not have enough money for them. Gerald Miller gathered all the details and told me he wanted to meet with his team before making a decision of whether or not they would take on the case. Mr. Miller called me an hour later with the good news. From this moment on, Kyler Dreger was appointed to be my personal attorney through the proceedings. And he absolutely nailed it! Obviously facing this much prison time, there were a lot of questions I had and Mr. Dreger always took the time to make sure everything was covered when I would call, email, or text him. He really took the time to get to know me and built a strong defense based on our conversations. There was a plan made and he executed it exactly as he told me he would. I've been represented by several attorneys who say they will take a certain approach and never follow through with it. Mr. Dreger educated himself on the Anxiety and Depression I had been deaing with and how I was using alcohol to treat it. He beautifully articulated my struggles in a way that I had not been able to.Having legal representation that can advocate for you in court is something I have never experienced. Painting a picture of my life, struggles, and choices since this incident was key and Kyle did it flawlessly. He was also able to argue key points in the Prosecutor's testimony that played a huge role in the sentencing. There were discrepancies he pointed out that I didn't even catch, the main one being that a previous sentence of mine was a STAYED prison sentence, not the downward depature the Prosecutor was claiming it to be. The open guilty plea allowed the Judge to use discretion for sentencing and he did so thanks to Kyle's hard work as he accurately displayed to the court who I am, not what I did. I was sentence to 60 days in jail and 120 days on house arrest. To be quite honest, the way Kyle Dreger powerfully, professionally, and emotionally defended me, it was as if he was the one facing prison time and needed the court to understand the complexity of the situation. That's how impressive this young man is! His calm approach to an aggressive Prosecutor allowed him to point out mistakes and strengthen the defense. His patience and understanding of the process is what separates Kyle Dreger from other attorneys. This man is a powerhouse attorney and this law firm will do everything they can to help you! Thank you to Gerald Miller and Kyle Dreger for allowing me this second chance in life. God Bless!!
Nicole Mullen
16:55 05 Oct 20
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Daniel Boileau
21:50 24 Oct 20
My feed back is long over due, primarily because I really can not find the words to express myself. However, for now, this will have to do until I can focus enough to send a real letter.A few years back life had brought me to my knees leaving me spinning out of control. During that period I made a mess out of my life and I ended up in jail for my first DUI ever. Not knowing who to call, I could only open up the yellow pages the jailer gave me. Now, I am someone who considered all attorneys to be crooks and full of beans but, I had no choice but to turn my life over to one of them. My finger fell on Gerald Miller P.A. and I was able to reach Cody and in a very short time the case was resolved.However, I was still struggling mentally and still seemed intent on destroying myself. Now I found myself facing felony charges for a completely different issue.This case seemed to go on forever but I believe it was part of their plan to stretch it out allowing me the time to get the help necessary to straighten myself out.I believe that at some point they decided I was sincere in what I said and that I would continue working hard to turn my life around. They clearly informed me what I needed to do and what not to do whilst encouraging me the whole way.Cody and Jerry proved to be very real people that ended up being not only my attorneys but my saviors as well.Sincerely and forever grateful, DB
Ryan Opitz
00:02 20 Oct 20
Gerald did an amazing job on my case. I was looking at a mandatory of 4 years in prison with no criminal record. Jerry lead me through out the whole process and kept me very updated the whole time. He did a great job working with the courts and working out a great deal with prosecutors and my judge. I received 5 years probation with a stay of adjudication. I can now move on and not be a felon. Thank you jerry!
Feven Hagos
17:55 09 Oct 20
Kyle Dreger was such a delight to work with. During the most stressful time dealing with DWI related charges, he reassured me the ease and comfort I needed to go through the many steps in the process of receiving the most reasonable outcome. Kyle's persona is relatable and that made things less nerve-wracking to go through. Thank you!
Thomas Bergum
23:53 08 Oct 20
Derek Dilly
00:31 07 Oct 20
DOWNWARD DEPARTURE GRANTED!! Facing 7-10 years in Prison for Felony DWI & Felony Fleeing (my 7th DWI with two prior Felony DWI's), I called Gerald Miller. I have never in my life been so impressed with an attorney! This man gave me two hours of his time during our initial consultation and told others he would have to call them back when another phone line rang or his cell phone went off. Obviously being in and out of the court system for 20 years, I've called several attorneys and 99% of those calls have resulted in the attorney showing very little interest in talking to me and a "hope everything works out for you" end to the conversation once they find out you might not have enough money for them. Gerald Miller gathered all the details and told me he wanted to meet with his team before making a decision of whether or not they would take on the case. Mr. Miller called me an hour later with the good news. From this moment on, Kyler Dreger was appointed to be my personal attorney through the proceedings. And he absolutely nailed it! Obviously facing this much prison time, there were a lot of questions I had and Mr. Dreger always took the time to make sure everything was covered when I would call, email, or text him. He really took the time to get to know me and built a strong defense based on our conversations. There was a plan made and he executed it exactly as he told me he would. I've been represented by several attorneys who say they will take a certain approach and never follow through with it. Mr. Dreger educated himself on the Anxiety and Depression I had been deaing with and how I was using alcohol to treat it. He beautifully articulated my struggles in a way that I had not been able to.Having legal representation that can advocate for you in court is something I have never experienced. Painting a picture of my life, struggles, and choices since this incident was key and Kyle did it flawlessly. He was also able to argue key points in the Prosecutor's testimony that played a huge role in the sentencing. There were discrepancies he pointed out that I didn't even catch, the main one being that a previous sentence of mine was a STAYED prison sentence, not the downward depature the Prosecutor was claiming it to be. The open guilty plea allowed the Judge to use discretion for sentencing and he did so thanks to Kyle's hard work as he accurately displayed to the court who I am, not what I did. I was sentence to 60 days in jail and 120 days on house arrest. To be quite honest, the way Kyle Dreger powerfully, professionally, and emotionally defended me, it was as if he was the one facing prison time and needed the court to understand the complexity of the situation. That's how impressive this young man is! His calm approach to an aggressive Prosecutor allowed him to point out mistakes and strengthen the defense. His patience and understanding of the process is what separates Kyle Dreger from other attorneys. This man is a powerhouse attorney and this law firm will do everything they can to help you! Thank you to Gerald Miller and Kyle Dreger for allowing me this second chance in life. God Bless!!
Nicole Mullen
16:55 05 Oct 20