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Thomas G. Dunnwald

Thomas G. Dunnwald

Member
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone:
612-326-6359
888-689-7859
Fax:
612-347-0044
E-mail:

Tom has practiced law for more than 25 years, for most of his career as a criminal defense attorney.  He practices in Minnesota State, Federal and Tribal Courts and has represented citizens in at least 39 of Minnesota's 87 counties.  He has represented individuals charged with crimes ranging everywhere from underage drinking to intentional murder. 

 

Tom has also represented a number of citizens and citizen groups over the years regarding environmental review and land use issues before government bodies from township boards to state agencies. and in litigation in the courts, including appeals to the Minnesota Supreme Court.  He has served as a board member of Minnesota Clean Water Action. 

 

Tom received a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Minnesota and his law degree from the University of San Diego.

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Law
  • Environmental Law

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 1982
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1989
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1989

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
    • J.D. - 1982
  • University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences
    • B.S. - 1976

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
  • Minnesota Labor Association, Member
  • Clean Water Action, Member, Board of Directors
  • Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member

Past Employment Positions

  • Dakota County, Public Defender
Dunnwald & Peterson, P.A.

412 South 4th Street, Suite 1150E
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Map and Directions

Phone: 612-326-6359
Toll free: 888-689-7859
Fax: 612-347-0044