Attorney Profile: Chris A. Anderson

Chris A. Anderson is a well respected criminal defense attorney based in Blaine, Minnesota.  He has extensive criminal defense knowledge through his hands-on experience in the courts.  He is a former part-time and full-time public defender in Anoka, Isanti and Chisago Counties.  He is also a former prosecutor for Chisago County where he prosecuted all types of criminal cases from speeding tickets to homicide.  His past experience as a prosecutor gives him the rare ability to analyze a case through the imagined "eyes" of the prosecutor.  The best way to understand ones' opponent is to think like him.  Knowing potentially how a prosecutor views a case is invaluable to formulating a defense strategy.

Whether seeking an outright dismissal, a plea agreement, or a jury trial, Chris has the experience needed to zealously represent individuals facing a difficult time in their life. 

With over 15 years of such experience, thousands of cases, and over 50 jury trials to verdict, Chris is an established, professional and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney.

Education:

• B.S., South Dakota State University, 1989
• J.D., Hamline University Law School, 1993

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota, 1993

Professional Membership:

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers