Alex De Marco
Forget your fear, your shame, and your despair, and focus on your rights.Alex De Marco is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has represented clients charged with everything from traffic offenses to murder. Adult felony cases are his specialty, particularly assault and drug cases, and he handles them for affordable fees. He has experience in Child Protection and termination of parental rights cases. He has also handled hundreds of juvenile delinquency cases. He remains active in local politics and public advocacy. A devoted athlete, he has competed nationally in Strongman. Alex is a big personality who balances professionalism with a down to earth edginess that endures him to his clients. He has a reputation for aggressive trial representation.
- University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Criminal Law
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- Honors: Honors all three years, Dean's List, Most Volunteer Hours
- Activities: Overturned murder conviction at court of appeals in his second year of law school.
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- Owner
- The Law Office of Alex De Marco
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- Partner/Managing Attorney
- Cavaleri & De Marco LLP
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- Currently most interested in taking felony assault and drug cases
- Attorney
- Third Judicial District Public Defnder
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- Has represented clients in everything from traffic to murder. Over 2000 cases, and many trials and victories.
- License to Practice Law
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Law
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Top 40 Under 40 for Minnesota
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- National Trial Lawyers Association
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- American Society of Legal Advocates
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- Minnesota Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
- Executive Committee Member
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- National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member of Indigent Defense Committee
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- Dakota County Bar Association
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- Minnesota Bar Association
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- Rice County Bar Association
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- Divine Mercy Catholic Church
- Cantor/Liturgical Minister/Youth Group Director
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- North American Strongman Society
- Competitor
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- Activities: Competed on a national level in strongman competitions.
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- Minnesota
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Free Consultation
Alex offers free consultations for 30 minutes-an hour depending on the circumstance. In person meetings after phone consultations are generally billed by the hour. Note: Emergency consults such as inmate visits for recent arrests or sudden weekend visits may be billed at $300 per hour. -
Credit Cards Accepted
All major cards accepted over the phone, in person, or by mailed or emailed payment authorization. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Criminal Representation= flat fee. Payment plans are negotiable if fee exceeds $3500. Child protection/family law= Hourly rate $280
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Juvenile Law
- DUI & DWI
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Violent Assault
- Drug Felony
- Terroristic Threats
- Criminal Sexual Conduct
- German: Written