CHOOSING THE RIGHT ATTORNEY
All battles are won or lost before they are fought. -Sun Tzu
If you are charged with a crime, choosing the right criminal defense attorney can make the difference between winning and losing the battle.
Many people find themselves facing criminal charges with no idea of where to turn, or what to do. Most are good people who find themselves in trouble with the law. Some are innocent of the charges and need assistance fighting the wrongful accusations. Others need someone to stand by their side and protect their rights as they face the charges. All of them need to talk to an attorney to understand what they face.
Whether you need an attorney to defend your innocence, protect your rights, or simply to help you understand the challenges you face, we are here for you.
Contact us. We are available for you 24 hours a day — everyday. There is no fee for the initial evaluation of your case.
We work in many different practice areas, including: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Fifth Amendment Law, Fourth Amendment Law, Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Expungements, Felonies, Hit and Run, Homicide, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Drug Crimes, Drugs and Narcotics, Excessive Use of Force, False Arrest, False Imprisonment, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, Litigation, Defense Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation., Maritime Criminal Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Assault, Business Crimes, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Abduction, Child Sexual Abuse, Juvenile Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Fifth Amendment Law, Fourth Amendment Law, First Amendment Law, Freedom of Religion, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Crime Victims Compensation, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Prosecution, Death Penalty, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Electronic Surveillance, Expungements, Extortion, Extradition, Felonies, Forgery, Grand Jury Practice, Hit and Run, Homicide, International Criminal Law, International Extradition, Mail Fraud, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Victims Rights, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Wiretapping, Drugs and Narcotics, Controlled Substances Law, Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Drug Forfeiture, General Practice, Township Law, Local Government Law, State Government Law, Governmental Law, International Law, Internet Crimes, Internet Litigation, Internet Law, Law Enforcement, Corrections Law, Excessive Use of Force, False Arrest, False Imprisonment, High Speed Police Pursuit Litigation, Proceedings, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, Litigation, Defense Litigation, Trial Practice, Methamphetamine Crimes, Military Law, Military Courts Martial, Military Criminal Law, Military Justice, Prisoners Rights, Restraining Orders, White Collar Crime, Embezzlement, White Collar Criminal Defense, White Collar Fraud.
We cover many areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Ascheman & Smith provides service to the following areas: Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Anoka County, Carver County, Dakota County, Scott County, Washington County, Isanti County, and Wright County. We also serve the following cities: Albert Lea, Albertville, Andover, Anoka, Apple Valley, Arden Hills, Belle Plaine, Big Lake, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Carver, Castle Rock, Champlin, Chanhassen, Chaska, Circle Pines, Cloquet, Columbia Heights, Concoran, Coon Rapids, Cottage Grove, Crystal, Dayton, Delano, Duluth, Eagan, East Bethel, Eden Prairie, Edina, Elk River, Elko New Market, Excelsior, Falcon Heights, Faribault, Farmington, Forest Lake, Fridley, Glencoe, Golden Valley, Ham Lake, Hamel, Hanover, Hastings, Hibbing, Hopkins, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, Isanti, Jordan, Lake Elmo, Lakeville, Lilydale, Linden Hills, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Long Lake, Loretto, Mahtomedi, Mankato, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Maplewood, Medina, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Monticello, Moorhead, Mound, Mounds View, Moundsview, New Brighton, New Hope, New Port, New Prague, New Ulm, Newport, North Branch, North St. Paul, Northfield, Oak Grove, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Orono, Osseo, Otsego, Owatonna, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Ramsey, Red Wing, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rochester, Rockford, Rogers, Rosemount, Roseville, Savage, Shakopee, Shoreview, Shorewood, South St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Spring Park, St. Anthony, St. Bonifacius, St. Cloud, St. Francis, St. Louis Park, St. Michael, St. Paul, St. Paul Park, St. Peter, Stillwater, Twin Cities, Vadnais Heights, Victoria, Waconia, Watertown, Wayzata, West St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury, and Wyoming Minnesota. Hudson, New Richmond, Ellsworth, River Falls, Menomonie, Spring Valley, Prescott Wisconsin. Landon Ascheman is licensed in Minnesota (MN), Grant Smith is livensed in Wisconsin (WI).