Thomas C Gallagher

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Summary

Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.

Education

University of Minnesota Law School: J.D. | Law; 1984 - 1988

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities: B.A. | Psychology; 1978 - 1983

Professional Experience

Trial Lawyer: Gallagher Criminal Defense; 1993 - Current; Criminal defense services for clients charged with crimes in Minnesota state and federal courts.

Associate Attorney: Cloutier & Musech; 1988 - 1993; Criminal defense for firm's clients, as well as personal injury and other civil litigation.

Professional Associations

Minnesota Norml: Director - Board of Directors; 2011 - Current; Activities: Founding members of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. We work for the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice: Member; 2000 - Current; Activities: Membership limited to fifty criminal defense lawyers, voted in by existing membership. Members work together to lead the way towards criminal justice in Minnesota courts.

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Member; 1995 - Current; Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota, working together to protect the rights of Minnesotans.

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Member; 1995 - Current; Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in the United States, championing the cause of the People.

NORML Legal Committee: Member; 1995 - Current; Activities: Member of the Norml Legal Committee. (Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.) We share information and insights helpful in defending those charged with marijuana crimes, and work on legalization efforts.

Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section: Member; 1988 - Current

Minnesota Norml: Chair, Board of Directors; 2017 - 2018; Activities: Elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. We work for the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.

Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission: Commissioner; 2011 - 2017; Activities: We adjudicate civil rights complaints in Minneapolis, and work to advance the cause of human rights in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice: President; 2010 - 2011; Activities: Served as President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, the oldest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota.