The Only Certified Criminal Law Specialists in the region

Bruce Ringstrom Jr. and Dane DeKrey are the only attorneys in the Red River Valley certified as Criminal Law Specialists. And Ringstrom DeKrey is the only law firm outside the Minneapolis metro to have two lawyers hold this prestigious certification.

This certification process is regulated by the MSBA to ensure that only the most qualified attorneys achieve this distinction. The Criminal Law Board Certification offered by the MSBA recognizes attorneys who possess advanced expertise in handling criminal cases. This award ensures that lawyers have demonstrated substantial experience and knowledge in criminal law, and adhere to the highest of standards set by the MSBA.

Certification is earned by fewer than 3% of all licensed Minnesota attorneys.

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Dismissing a Claim of Sexual Assault

When the state charged our client with sexual assault related to an encounter he believed was consensual, we fought to clear his name. After a long legal battle, which included convincing a judge to suppress certain evidence, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charges.

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