
Debbie E. Lang
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationCriminal Defense Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN in Minneapolis, MN
About Debbie E. Lang
Debbie is a partner at Minnesota's largest and most experienced criminal defense law firm. Before moving into private legal practice, Debbie worked in a City Attorney's Office in Anoka County and later represented thousands of clients charged with criminal offenses in the Ramsey County court system. She has achieved succcessful results in a wide variety of criminal cases, including criminal sexual conduct, DWI, domestic assault, drug possession/sale, fraud/theft, and homicide. Debbie has earned a reputation as an attorney who will vigorously advocate for her clients to ensure that their rights are not violated. Debbie is a requested speaker on diverse criminal law topics, including property forfeiture, trial strategy and field sobriety testing in DWI cases. She was an adjunct profession at Hamline University within the Legal Studies department for years. Debbie has repeatedly been voted a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, an honor held by no more than 2.5% of Minnesota lawyers. She has also been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" in the country by the National Trial Lawyers Association and "Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award" by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Debbie E. Lang included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Rising Star - Minnesota Super Lawyers Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota - Minnesota Super Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers – National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 DWI Attorneys – The National Advocacy for DUI Defense Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award – National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Other Sources of Feedback About Debbie E. Lang Included on the 2026Minnesota Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2002
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, 1999
- B.A.
- Major: Criminal Justice & Sociology/Anthropology
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Practice tips and strategies for Opening Statement, Minnesota CLE, 2015
- DWI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Criminal Justice Institute, 2013
Published Works
Articles
- Changes to the DWI Laws, The Challenger, 2011
- DWI Vehicle Forfeiture Even When the Owner is Not the Driver, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2013
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2002
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, 2014 - Present
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2014 - Present
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Debbie E. Lang |
| Firm | Halberg Criminal Defense |
| Address | Minneapolis, MN, 7900 Xerxes Ave. S., Ste. 1700, Minneapolis, MN |
| Phone | 612-470-5064 |
| Phone | 952-224-4840 |
| Website | www.halbergdefense.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |