David R. Lundgren
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone: 612-767-9643
Email: david@lundgrenjohnson.com
David R. Lundgren is an AV Preeminent® criminal defense attorney serving clients across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. Since his admission to the bar in 2012, he has built a distinguished legal career marked by strategic courtroom victories, peer-recognized excellence, and staunch client advocacy. Perhaps one of the strongest votes of confidence Mr. Lundgren receives is that other lawyers and legal professionals frequently reach out to him when they are in need of a criminal defense lawyer.
Proven Criminal Defense Track Record & Recognitions
- Repeated “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2019–2025), a highly selective honor awarded to the top attorneys in each state.
- AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest levels of legal ability and ethical standards as judged by his peers.
- Additional accolades include Top 40 Under 40, Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer from The National Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Top Criminal Lawyers from Minnesota Monthly, and Lead Counsel Rating – Criminal Law, demonstrating his leadership and effectiveness from early in his career to the present day.
Extensive Criminal Defense Experience
A partner and co-founder of Lundgren & Johnson, P.S.C., David brings focused knowledge and experience in criminal defense, DWI/DUI, criminal appeals, and Title IX defense. From misdemeanor DWI charges to serious felony offenses like homicide, criminal sexual conduct, assault, and financial crimes, he has successfully obtained case dismissals and favorable outcomes through sharp, customized defense strategies.
Client-Centered Approach
David’s approach is rooted in thoughtful listening, meticulous preparation, and creative problem-solving, all tailored to each client’s unique needs. He understands that legal challenges are among life’s most overwhelming moments, and he guides his clients with both legal precision and genuine compassion.
Thought Leadership & Advocacy
Beyond the courtroom, David contributes to the legal community through CLE presentations – such as on digital privacy and the Fifth Amendment – and publishes insightful commentary on criminal law developments.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Criminal Defense
- DWI/DUI
- Criminal Appeals
- Title IX Defense
BAR ADMISSIONS
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Minnesota
- Minnesota Supreme Court (All Minnesota State Courts)
EDUCATION
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D. magna cum laude
- Honors: CALI Award Winner: White Collar Crime, Torts and Workers’ Compensation
- University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
- B.A. cum laude
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Lead Counsel Verified – Criminal Law
- Super Lawyers – Selected as a Rising Star from 2019-2025
- Recognized by Best Lawyers®
- Co-founded Lundgren & Johnson, P.S.C., a firm recognized by Best Law Firms®
- Recognized as a Top Lawyer by Minnesota Monthly for 2023-2025
- Recognized as a Top 10 Criminal Minneapolis Criminal Law Attorney by TrustAnalytica for 2023 and 2024
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, 2025
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LEGAL PRESENTATIONS BY DAVID R. LUNDGREN
- “Your Cell Phone and the Fifth Amendment: More than a Rule of Thumb” Hennepin County Bar Association CLE (2019)
PUBLISHED APPELLATE CASES
Minnesota Supreme Court
- State v. Client, 876 N.W.2d 310 (Minn.2016)
Minnesota Court of Appeals
- State v. Client, 906 N.W.2d 526 (Minn.App.2017)