Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer & Attorney Cynthia J. Brown

  • Honors Graduate of the University of South Dakota
  • Graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law
  • Former Law Clerk to a Minnesota Judge
  • Former Prosecutor, Braham and Isanti, Minnesota
  • Former Public Defender, Tenth Judicial District
  • Former Criminal Investigator, Hennepin County Attorney

Education Background

In the last decade, Cynthia Brown has established a reputation as an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. She is an honors graduate of the University of South Dakota and the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul.

While obtaining her law degree, Cynthia performed investigative work for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and handled cases on behalf of prison inmates. Her interested in criminal defense began in college, having secured a B.A. in criminal justice studies.

Criminal Defense Experience

Cynthia's experience in the criminal justice system is remarkable. She has served the law in a multitude of capacities, whether as a prosecutor, public defender, judicial law clerk or as private defense counsel. Clients compliment her regularly for the results she has obtained, including many case dismissals. Given her work as a prosecutor, she knows how to anticipate the arguments of law enforcement.

Cynthia has been interviewed by numerous media outlets concerning criminal law and procedure, including ABC News. In the last decade, Cynthia has successfully represented hundreds of clients in criminal court throughout Minnesota, including DWI, assault, criminal sexual conduct, controlled substance and fraud cases. While Cynthia has been able to resolve most issues through plea negotiations, she has also taken many cases to trial. She takes an aggressive approach in the defense of criminal charges.

Assisting Those in Need

In 2007, Cynthia founded the Amigos de Guatemala Foundation with her husband. Cynthia has traveled extensively to Central America over the last 13 years. She has an excellent command of the Spanish language and takes great pride in donating time and resources to the impoverished.

Client Testimonial: "Cynthia discussed all avenues and scenarios with me concerning my case and crafted responses and arguments in anticipation of what the other side would offer. At trial Cynthia was professional and concise. I felt well prepared and confident in the courtroom and know that I could not have had better representation." - Dick J., St. Paul, Minnesota