Bruce Ringstrom
Detroit Lakes, MN
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
For 41 years I have practiced in virtually every Minnesota county north and west of St. Cloud, representing people charged with offenses ranging from murders to misdemeanors.My focus on the law developed in two steps. First, I had a TV vision of what a lawyer did. However, what made the law seem so worthy struck me while I was watching an interview of Justice Hugo Black by Eric Sevareid around 1970. Justice Black’s discussion of the law was fascinating and compelling. It gave me a sense that when all else is in flux, as it was at that time (the Vietnam War, young Americans marching in the street, bombings by the “Weathermen”), one can find in the law a sturdy place to stand. It was the only thing that made sense at that time.So once the opportunity came to attend college after six years in the Navy, I had one focus: law school. I graduated from Eastern Montana College in 1976 and moved with my family to Minneapolis that fall to start law school at the University of Minnesota. After I was admitted to practice in October 1979, we moved to Mora, MN, where we did real estate and some divorce work. Then in 1981 we moved to Moorhead, where I took a public defender position in order to spend more time in the courtroom.After a year of solo practice as an attorney and part-time public defender, I had an experience that reminded me of why I chose the law. It came when a police officer told me after a hearing that he didn’t like me very much, but that when he was out on the street thinking of making an arrest, he thought about what I might do with the case. That was when I realized that what I was doing actually affected how the law was applied to people I would never meet. I can’t describe how satisfying it was to realize that I was actually making a difference. Shortly after that I decided to not do any civil work and instead focus only on criminal law.I have taken many positions that at the time were not viewed as supported by the law. Recently, for example, I have worked a case that went to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in order to clarify the law against perjury. I like to think that Hugo Black would be proud.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
DUI and DWI
Domestic Violence
Language
English
Contact
Ringstrom LawP.O. Box 652Detroit Lakes, MN, 56502 Office (218) 847-3994 P.O. Box 652Detroit Lakes, MN, 56502 Office (218) 847-3994(218) 847-3994
Office: (218) 325-9281
Website: N/AReviews
I hired Mr.Ringstrom, Sr. to handle a legal matter involving my husband and a legal issue. Mr. Ringstrom was amazing! His professional knowledge of the Department of Corrections and his willingness to think outside the box resulted in a successful resolution of my husband’s criminal issue. We were also able to resolve the issue over the phone without my husband needing to travel to Minnesota. Time was of an essence for my husband’s situation and Mr.Ringstrom was extremely responsive and kept me informed during the entire process. I highly recommend you speak to Mr. Ringstrom before hiring anyone else. His experience and legal knowledge was well worth the expense.
Bruce was very knowledgeable and was right on as to his thoughts and timing of things. Very impressed. Thank you for everything.
Bruce Ringstrom Sr. is outstanding. He was hired to help my partner through a difficult situation, and he went above and beyond to provide unparalleled service. Bruce communicated with us effectively through every step, and helped us resolve issues swiftly. Bruce also treated us with great care and respect, accepting calls even on weekends, and assisting us with the unexpected loss of one of our family members. To say that I am pleased with the service and outcome would be an understatement. Bruce is knowledgable and passionate about his work, and it definitely shows.
While my son Steven made several mistakes, he is bipolar and schizophrenic. Mr. Ringstrom understood, listened, and gave him first class representation, so my son is ok, and while it was not a court requirement, Mr. Ringstrom has arranged for ongoing support for Steven. We both, Steven and I, are grateful for Bruce Senior, while he was perfect legally, he was perfect personally and always available.
I hired Mr.Ringstrom, Sr. to handle a legal matter involving my husband and a legal issue. Mr. Ringstrom was amazing! His professional knowledge of the Department of Corrections and his willingness to think outside the box resulted in a successful resolution of my husband’s criminal issue. We were also able to resolve the issue over the phone without my husband needing to travel to Minnesota. Time was of an essence for my husband’s situation and Mr.Ringstrom was extremely responsive and kept me informed during the entire process. I highly recommend you speak to Mr. Ringstrom before hiring anyone else. His experience and legal knowledge was well worth the expense.
Bruce was very knowledgeable and was right on as to his thoughts and timing of things. Very impressed. Thank you for everything.
Bruce Ringstrom Sr. is outstanding. He was hired to help my partner through a difficult situation, and he went above and beyond to provide unparalleled service. Bruce communicated with us effectively through every step, and helped us resolve issues swiftly. Bruce also treated us with great care and respect, accepting calls even on weekends, and assisting us with the unexpected loss of one of our family members. To say that I am pleased with the service and outcome would be an understatement. Bruce is knowledgable and passionate about his work, and it definitely shows.
While my son Steven made several mistakes, he is bipolar and schizophrenic. Mr. Ringstrom understood, listened, and gave him first class representation, so my son is ok, and while it was not a court requirement, Mr. Ringstrom has arranged for ongoing support for Steven. We both, Steven and I, are grateful for Bruce Senior, while he was perfect legally, he was perfect personally and always available.
I hired Mr.Ringstrom, Sr. to handle a legal matter involving my husband and a legal issue. Mr. Ringstrom was amazing! His professional knowledge of the Department of Corrections and his willingness to think outside the box resulted in a successful resolution of my husband’s criminal issue. We were also able to resolve the issue over the phone without my husband needing to travel to Minnesota. Time was of an essence for my husband’s situation and Mr.Ringstrom was extremely responsive and kept me informed during the entire process. I highly recommend you speak to Mr. Ringstrom before hiring anyone else. His experience and legal knowledge was well worth the expense.
Bruce was very knowledgeable and was right on as to his thoughts and timing of things. Very impressed. Thank you for everything.
Bruce Ringstrom Sr. is outstanding. He was hired to help my partner through a difficult situation, and he went above and beyond to provide unparalleled service. Bruce communicated with us effectively through every step, and helped us resolve issues swiftly. Bruce also treated us with great care and respect, accepting calls even on weekends, and assisting us with the unexpected loss of one of our family members. To say that I am pleased with the service and outcome would be an understatement. Bruce is knowledgable and passionate about his work, and it definitely shows.
While my son Steven made several mistakes, he is bipolar and schizophrenic. Mr. Ringstrom understood, listened, and gave him first class representation, so my son is ok, and while it was not a court requirement, Mr. Ringstrom has arranged for ongoing support for Steven. We both, Steven and I, are grateful for Bruce Senior, while he was perfect legally, he was perfect personally and always available.