Michael J. Brandt

Michael J. Brandt

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Brandt Kettwick

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Anoka, MN in Anoka, MN

Anoka, MN763-401-6427
Criminal DefenseCriminal ChargesMurderSpeedingHomicideSexual Assault

About Michael J. Brandt

For nearly 15 years, I have represented clients charged with every type of offense, from homicide to speeding tickets. Our firm represents clients charged with every sort of offense, with a particular focus on DUI/DWI and DWI-related offenses. We are aggressive trial lawyers who have tried dozens of cases, have conducted hundreds of suppression hearings, and have litigated hundreds of other issues throughout the courts. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael J. Brandt included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2003 - 2007 Minnesota Law and Politics magazine as a Rising Star, 2002 Super Lawyer Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota, 2015 Rated as a top 100 lawyer every year since 2015 Other Sources of Feedback About Michael J. Brandt 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 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2005 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2004 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2003 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1997 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1994
  • J.D.
  • Honors: cum laude

Non Legal Education

  • University of Minnesota, 1991
  • B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Past Positions

  • Jasper & Brandt, Partner, 2003 - 2005
  • Allan Caplan & Associates, Associate Attorney, 1999 - 2003
  • 10th Judicial District, Anoka, Minnesota, Assistant Public Defender, 1994 - 1999

Classes and Seminars

  • Challenging the Intoxilyzer Machine, Minnesota Public Defenders, 2003
  • Evidence in Courtrooms, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1999
  • Successful Negotiations in DWI Cases, All-District Lega, 2003
  • Evidence in a DWI Case, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2003
  • DWI Basics, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2003
  • Trial Advocacy, Hamline Law School, 2003
  • Challenging the Intoxilyzer Machine, Minnesota Public Defenders, 2004
  • Cultivating DUI Defenses, All-District Lega, 2004
  • Winning the One-on-One Sex Case, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2004
  • Trial Advocacy, Hamline Law School, 2005
  • Challenging the Intoxilyzer Machine, Minnesota Public Defenders, 2005
  • Criminal Law 101, West Publishing, 2005
  • Evidence in a DWI Case, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2005
  • Challenging the Intoxilyzer Machine, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2008
  • Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, Anoka County Bar Association, 2009
  • Basics of DUI, Anoka County Bar Association, 2009
  • Motor Vehicle Forfeitures in DWIs, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, 2010
  • Utilizing Court Interpreters, Anoka County Bar Association, 2010
  • Anoka County DWI Procedures, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, 2012
  • Anoka County Procedures, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, 2012
  • Interstate Compact on Adult Offender Supervision, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2013
  • Litigating Order For Protection Cases, Anoka County Bar Association, 2013
  • Using Police Reports in Implied Consent Hearings, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2014
  • Direct Examination of Your Client in a DWI, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, 2015
  • Motion Practice in a Criminal Case, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2015
  • Forfeitures in Minnesota and Pretrial Use of Polygraphs, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2015
  • Collateral Consequences of Certain Charges, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2016
  • Personal Trial Victories, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, 2017
  • Criminal Law Trial School, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2018
  • Avoiding Ethical Issues in Criminal Practice, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, 2018
  • Delivering Excellent Client Service, University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2019
  • DWI Collateral Consequences, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2019
  • Castle Doctrine Laws, KARE 11 News, 2019
  • Criminal Law Trial School, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, 2019

Pro Bono Activities

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Mentor, 2018-present
  • University of St. Thomas Law School, Mentor, 2016-present
  • Anoka County Courthouse Remodeling Committee, 2013-2015, Member
  • St. Louis Park Soccer, 2002-2005, Volunteer Coach
  • St. Louis Park Hockey, 2000-2003, Volunteer
  • St. Louis Park Baseball, 1996-2004, Volunteer
  • St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission, 1998-1999, Board Member
  • St. Louis Park Little League, 1997-1999, Board Member
  • 10th Judicial District Bias Elimination Team, 1996-1999, Board Member
  • University of Minnesota Student Legal Services, 1990-1991, Board Member
  • Anoka County Court Appointed Counsel Committee, Member
  • Anoka County Domestic Abuse Pilot Project, Member
  • Minnesota Supreme Court Race Committee, Member

Published Works

Articles

  • Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, Evidence and Discovery Chapter, 2019
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases , Aspatore Books, 2019
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2018
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2018
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2017
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2017
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2016
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2016
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2015
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2015
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2014
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2014
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2013
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2013
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2012
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2012
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2011
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2011
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2010
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2010
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2009
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2009
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2008
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2008
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2007
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2007
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2006
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2006
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2005
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2005
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2004
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2004
  • Evidence and Discovery Chapter, Minnesota DWI Deskbook – Minnesota CLE, 2003
  • The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, Aspatore Books, 2003

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 1994
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1994
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 2002

Other Affiliations

  • Hennepin County Bar Association, 2018 - Present
  • Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, 2008 - Present
  • Anoka County Bar Association, 2003 - Present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2000 - Present
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, 1999 - Present
  • Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1999 - Present
  • Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007-2015, Board Member
  • Anoka County Bar Association, 2014-2015, Former President
  • Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2014-2015, Former President

Attorney Details

Full NameMichael J. Brandt
FirmBrandt Kettwick
Address2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 210, Anoka, MN 55303
Phone763-401-6427
Phone763-433-8570
Websitebkdefense.com
Websitebkdefense.com/blog.html
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