Thomas C Gallagher

Gallagher Criminal Defense

Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
White Collar Crime
Juvenile Law
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Minnesota
Since 1988
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Trial Lawyer
Gallagher Criminal Defense
1993 –

Current

Criminal defense services for clients charged with crimes in Minnesota state and federal courts.
Associate Attorney
Cloutier & Musech
1988 –

1993

Criminal defense for firm’s clients, as well as personal injury and other civil litigation.
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. | Law
1984


1988

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University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
B.A. | Psychology
1978


1983

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Minnesota NORML

Director – Board of Directors
2011 –
Current
Activities: Founding members of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. We work for the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice

Member
2000 –
Current
Activities: Membership limited to fifty criminal defense lawyers, voted in by existing membership. Members work together to lead the way towards criminal justice in Minnesota courts.
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Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
1995 –
Current
Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota, working together to protect the rights of Minnesotans.
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
1995 –
Current
Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in the United States, championing the cause of the People.
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NORML Legal Committee

Member
1995 –
Current
Activities: Member of the Norml Legal Committee. (Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.) We share information and insights helpful in defending those charged with marijuana crimes, and work on legalization efforts.
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Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member
1988 –
Current
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Minnesota NORML

Chair, Board of Directors
2017 –
2018
Activities: Elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. We work for the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.
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Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission

Commissioner
2011 –
2017
Activities: We adjudicate civil rights complaints in Minneapolis, and work to advance the cause of human rights in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice

President
2010 –
2011
Activities: Served as President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, the oldest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota.
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Hennepin County Bar Association, The Hennepin Lawyer Editorial Committee

Member of Editorial Committee
1989 –
2004
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Minnesota State Bar Association

Board of Governors
1995 –
2001
Activities: Governing Board of the Minnesota State Bar Association.
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Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Chair of Criminal Law Section
1995 –
1999
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Gallagher Criminal Defense
Website
Minnesota Criminal Lawyer Thomas C Gallagher
Blog
Minneapolis Criminal Law Blog

Gallagher Criminal Defense
3453 Hennepin Ave, Suite 001
Minneapolis, MN 55408
US
Cell: (612) 333-1500