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Steven Jay Meshbesher
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Steven Jay Meshbesher

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29 reviews

10 S. Fifth St., Suite 225, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Criminal, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and 1 more

About Steven Jay Meshbesher

Steven J. Meshbesher has been relentlessly pursuing justice for his clients for 35 years. After earning his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law, he learned the ins and outs of criminal defense from his uncle before founding Meshbesher & Associates in 1997. Steve maintains a legacy of attentive, personalized service and positive results for personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights cases. He proudly devotes his time and energy to every case, to help his clients get the results they deserve.

 

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DUI/DWI
Posted by Jim
June 17, 2025
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Supposedly a family friend. Lol. Charged my wife $10,000.00 for retaining fee. Never did a bit of work. I resolved the criminal issue alone and even filed my own expungement. He refused to return the retainer. Greedy Jew lawyer. No heart.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 26, 2024
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Not at all pleased for level of service provided. Allowed for 4 continuations and dragged out case for over three years. Had us come in 2 days prior to trial to go over testimony. Never brought up the inconsistenies in complainant testimony or their family. Poorly prepared and was more interested in making friends with prosecutors. Do NOT hire

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 21, 2017
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Steve and his law firm took my last $16,000 & QUIT 60 DAYS later! Steve has intimidated, bullied, acted extremely unprofessional to me & my intellectual disabled son. Steve has continuously showed erratic, scary & alarming behavior by aggressively pointing his finger in my face, yelling profanity, always telling me to “Shut-up”, degrading us, he has told us to lie to prosecutors, not communicating to my son the truth, PLEASE BE AWARE before paying and hiring Steve and his law firm.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Other 3
    • Criminal
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI & DWI

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    President/Attorney
    Firm Name
    Meshbesher & Associates, P.A.
  • Additional Links
    https://www.stevemeshbesher.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Minnesota
    1981, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
    1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    1992, U.S. Supreme Court
    1999, Wisconsin
    1999, U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
    2017, Iowa
    Memberships
    Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations
    Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Creighton University School of Law
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Montana
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Legal Certifications
    Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 18, 1954

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