Brent Schafer

Brent Schafer

Attorney at Law

Brent S. Schafer is a distinguished Minnesota attorney specializing in criminal defense law, with over 32 years of trial experience. He founded the Schafer Law Firm, P.A., operating primarily from Savage, Scott County, Minnesota, and extending his services statewide.

Brent Schafer's extensive experience and dedication to client advocacy have established him as a prominent figure in Minnesota's legal community.

Notable Achievements:

  • Attorney of the Year: Recognized by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine.
  • National Trial Attorney of the Year Finalist: Honored by the Public Justice Foundation.
  • Never Forgotten Award: Received from the Innocence Project for his role in exonerating Koua Fong Lee, who was wrongfully convicted of criminal vehicular homicide. 
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Education and Admissions:

  • Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts from Winona State University in 1988.
  • Law School: Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law in 1992.
  • Bar Admissions: Licensed to practice in Minnesota since 1993 and in North Dakota since 2012. 

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Career Highlights:

  • Assistant County Attorney Roles: Served as Assistant Pine County Attorney (1993-1996) and Assistant Scott County Attorney (1996-1998).
  • Associate Attorney: Worked at Gerald Miller & Associates from 1998 to 2001.
  • Founder of Schafer Law Firm: Established his own firm in 2001, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. 

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Professional Associations:

  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota Association for Justice
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • North Dakota State Bar Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
8646 Eagle Creek Circle,
Suite 212,
Savage MN 55378
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