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Minnesota Criminal Defense.
Your Rights Come First.
Facing criminal charges, a firearm restriction, or government action that threatens your rights? Rob Doar and his team provide direct representation, careful preparation, and a strategy focused on protecting your freedom and your future.
Representation for criminal charges, civil rights litigation, and gun rights matters.
Minnesota legal representation
Criminal Defense &
Constitutional Advocacy.
Get representation that addresses the charge, the evidence, and what is at stake for you. We'll help you navigate to the best possible outcome.
All Practice AreasCriminal Defense
Protect your freedom, your record, and your future with a defense built around your case.
How We Can HelpDWI & DUI Defense
Challenge the evidence and address the criminal charges and driving consequences together.
How We Can HelpGun Rights Restoration
Identify the restriction, evaluate eligibility, and pursue an available path to restoring firearm rights.
How We Can HelpFirearm Permit Appeals
Challenge a carry or purchase permit denial with a focused review of the agency’s stated reasons.
How We Can HelpCivil Rights Litigation
Challenge unlawful government action with a strategy focused on your rights and the relief you need.
How We Can HelpUnreasonable Searches & Seizures
Challenge a stop, search, or seizure through the legal process that fits your case and your objectives.
How We Can HelpAlso handling shoplifting, assault, drug offenses, disorderly conduct, trespass, weapons violations, property damage, and burglary.
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About Your Attorney
Meet Rob Doar.
Rob Doar is a Minnesota attorney representing clients in criminal defense, gun rights, and civil rights matters. He has represented more than 400 clients in cases ranging from traffic violations and misdemeanors to serious felony charges, including homicide.
Rob brings a broad background to his legal practice, including 15 years of legislative advocacy at the Minnesota Capitol and experience in law enforcement. His work has given him a practical understanding of how laws are written, enforced, and challenged in court.
Rob is admitted to practice in Minnesota, federal court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Beyond representing individual clients, he has led and coordinated constitutional litigation involving Second Amendment rights and authored amicus curiae briefs in cases before the United States Supreme Court.
His approach to representation emphasizes careful preparation, straightforward advice, and practical solutions. Whether handling a routine criminal charge or complex constitutional litigation, Rob and his team work with clients to evaluate the evidence, understand their options, and make informed decisions.
Clear Fees. Practical Options.
Legal representation should come with clear expectations. Rob and his team discuss the scope of representation, fees, and available payment arrangements upfront, including flat-fee options and payment plans when appropriate. The firm’s goal is to provide effective representation with a practical approach to each client's circumstances.
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What to expect
A Clear Strategy.
An Informed Client.
When the stakes are personal, you need more than a list of options. You need to understand the recommendation and the work behind it.
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Discuss Your Case.
Speak with our team about the allegation or legal issue, upcoming dates, and the things you need to protect. Your priorities shape the initial assessment.
02
Understand Your Options.
Get a candid explanation of the legal issues, potential approaches, and proposed fees. Make the decision to hire counsel with clear expectations.
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Prepare with Purpose.
Once retained, Rob and his team develop the record, evaluate challenges, and prepare for the decisions ahead. The strategy stays focused on your case and your goals.
Learn · Minnesota law, explained
Understand the Law.
Know Your Options.
Practical explanations of Minnesota criminal law, gun rights, and constitutional protections, with answers to common questions and links to the sources.
Explore Minnesota Legal GuidesMinnesota Permit to Carry Denied: Appeals, Evidence, and Court Review
Understand the denial letter, the court process, and the difference between a permit appeal and firearm-rights restoration.
Read the GuideDoes Expungement Restore Gun Rights in Minnesota?
Record sealing, civil-rights restoration, firearm eligibility, and permits answer different legal questions.
Read the GuideMinnesota Red Flag Orders: ERPO Hearings, Deadlines, and Firearm Restrictions
A practical explanation of emergency orders, contested hearings, and the restrictions that remain in place while a case is pending.
Read the GuideMinnesota DWI License Revocation: the 60-Day Review Deadline
The criminal case and the driver’s-license case follow different procedures. Start with the actual revocation notice and receipt date.
Read the GuideHiring an attorney
Answers Before
You Decide.
Understand the consultation, the scope of representation, and how the firm can help.
What Can I Expect from a Free Consultation?
Your initial conversation with our team covers the legal issue, immediate concerns, and your goals. The conversation helps identify the work your case may require and the options for representation. The scope of services and fees are explained before an engagement.
Can I Hire an Attorney Before I Am Charged?
Yes. You can seek counsel during an investigation, including when officers request an interview or a search has occurred. You do not need to wait for a criminal charge to discuss representation.
Do You Handle Both Serious Charges and Traffic Tickets?
Yes. The practice ranges from homicide and other felony allegations to misdemeanors and traffic tickets. Every matter receives an assessment of the evidence, the potential consequences, and the work needed.
How Much Will Representation Cost?
Fees depend on the matter, its complexity, and the scope of work. Rob and his team discuss your priorities, budget, and available fee options so you can make an informed decision. Services and fees are addressed in a written engagement.
Can You Help with Firearm and Constitutional Rights?
Yes. The practice includes gun rights restoration, permit appeals, ERPO defense, firearm charges, civil rights litigation, free speech, and unreasonable searches and seizures.
Where Do You Represent Clients?
Rob Doar Law represents clients in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota. Identify the county, any pending case, and upcoming dates when you contact the firm.
Free initial consultation
Protect Your Rights.
Plan Your Next Step.
Speak with our team about your case, what is at stake, and the options for representation. Learn about the next steps, scope of services, and fees.