James Gempeler

Mr. Gempeler focuses his practice on criminal defense and expungements because he believes that a mistake or a single event should not define that person. He is diligent in his preparation, skilled in negotiating with the state and arguing in court, and he will not hesitate to aggressively advocate for his client. These skills yield fantastic results for his client on a regular basis, including winning multiple jury trials in a row where the jury deliberated for less than two hours each time. Not only that, two jurors waited for Mr. Gempeler in the courthouse lobby after trial to get his business card because they were so impressed with his trial skills and knew they found their attorney should they ever need one.

Just as important, Mr. Gempeler is a respected attorney by his peers and judges alike. He was named a 2015 Up & Coming Attorney - an honor bestowed on only a select few attorneys statewide - due to his professional accomplishments, leadership and service to his community and profession, and achievements. Mr. Gempeler was annually named a Rising Star, which is reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40. It is his dedication to his clients - and a work ethic and drive to routinely get favorable results for them - that has led to these prestigious honors. And he has now graduated to become a Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed upon the best attorneys over 40. You know you are getting one of the best and most respected Minnesota criminal defense attorneys when you hire Mr. Gempeler.

Before becoming a private criminal defense attorney, Mr. Gempeler was a prosecutor for a local jurisdiction. This experience allows him to understand each matter from the State's perspective as he develops each clients personalized defense strategy. The result is a thorough legal strategy that will best position the client for trial or to negotiate a favorable resolution.