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Justin Schiks

Woodbury, MN

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Justin M. Schiks is an award-winning criminal defense attorney with a proven track record of dismissals, acquittals and positive resolutions for his clients. Justin is a native Minnesotan from the Twin Cities area. As a graduate from Forest Lake High School, he went on to complete his undergraduate work at University of Minnesota-Morris. During his college years, Justin began learning about the law as an intern for the Stevens County Attorney’s office. Following graduation from the University of Minnesota, Justin attended William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota. While in law school, he spent several years with the Washington County Public Defender’s office, where he appeared with clients on thousands of bail hearings and First Appearances. While earning his law degree Justin developed a strong grasp of the law, conducted extensive legal research, presented arguments to mediators, arbitrators, trial and appellate court judges. In addition, Justin worked with the Edina city attorney, prosecuting misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. His experience prosecuting has been invaluable to him as a criminal defense lawyer in anticipating arguments and strategies used by the State. For more than a decade, Justin’s focus and passion has been on DWI defense and criminal defense, helping good people through what often times is one of their most difficult times in life. For many years, Justin has also volunteered his time assisting those unfamiliar with the legal process, as an attorney on the Washington County Criminal Defense Panel and the Washington County Criminal Defense Clinic. Justin has had the honor of being selected for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. The members of this prestigious invitation-only organization are selected as the top trial lawyers in their states who exemplify superior qualities of leadership, influence, public profile, reputation and stature. Justin holds a 10 out of 10 rating on AVVO.com, an attorney rating website, and has been a recipient of “Clients’ Choice Award,” for 2014, 2015 and 2016, which is given to attorneys who achieve superb client ratings and reviews. Justin continues to be held in high regard by fellow defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges. He has successfully represented thousands of clients in felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor cases, achieving dismissals, acquittals and resolutions resulting in no conviction. Justin Schiks offers consultations and legal counsel to discuss strategy and outcomes. The consequences of a charge can be life altering. You need an attorney you can trust will advocate for you every step of the way. Contact Justin Schiks today to protect your freedom and rights. Since 2014, I had the honor of being selected annually for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. The members of this prestigious invitation-only organization are selected as the top trial lawyers in their states. I was also chosen by AVVO.com to receive their “Clients’ Choice Award,” for 2014, 2015 and 2016, which is given to attorneys who achieve superb client ratings and reviews.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

JS Defense724 Bielenberg DriveSuite 140Woodbury, MN, 55125724 Bielenberg DriveSuite 140Suite 140Woodbury, MN, 55125

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
January 27, 2022

Justin and Molli are so patient and helpful. They took loads of stress off of me and walked me though each step of the process. I appreciate all the work they did and answering all of my questions without making me feel uncomfortable. I am satisfied with the outcome of my case and don't think I would have gotten the same result without them.

anonymous
September 20, 2020

Justin assisted me in an outstanding manner to handle my DUI case. I am a professional individual, who made a poor decision in driving after drinking. I had no idea how to navigate the justice system. Justin was there helping me at every step. I believe that I received the best possible resolution under the circumstances with Justin’s help.

Mike H.
January 13, 2020

Everybody makes mistakes and sometimes we're not thinking clearly. I made sure I put the right thought and trust into Justin Shiks and his team to defend me when I needed it most! I was stopped and charged with a DUI. Justin, gave em the support, education, and defense I needed. He made it super easy and comfortable for me. This was my first time experiencing something like this and I must say my experience was a good as it could have been considering the circumstances! He was very knowledgeable, always early to court, and made it very simple and comforting for me to go through this process. I was very pleased with my outcome and wouldn't even take a chance using someone else. Thanks Justin and Molly for your help, being available when needed, the service, and most of all the resolution of my case! I will always refer anyone I come across to reach out to you! Thank you!

Tammy
January 13, 2020

We were very satisfied with how Justin handled our case with sensitivity and honesty. He was prompt is responding to our concerns, and very upfront on pricing and overall timetable of our case. He took the stress and worry off our shoulders. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing representation.

anonymous
March 28, 2019

I hired Mr. Schiks to represent our son for two misdemeanor traffic charges. Mr. Schiks was professional, honest and thorough with the handling of our son's case. The outcome was positive and we could not be more pleased. Words cannot convey the heartfelt gratitude we have for this man. If you are reading this review because you are seeking legal counsel, Mr. Schiks will not disappoint you. After calling various attorneys around the area, he was the only one that actually spoke to me (vs. an assistant) and also took nearly a half an hour on the phone to discuss with me the entire situation. He was very knowledgeable about the scenario and associated laws and made me feel very confident in his ability from the start. I recommend Mr. Schiks without hesitation!

anonymous
March 26, 2019

Justin was very professional and dealt my case very impressively. He was able to get me the fastest and best resolution for which i will forever be grateful to him and his team. I hired him for fifth degree assault case and he was able to achieve a complete unconditional dismissal within few weeks and saved me a ton of time and stress. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help and get the best possible outcome. Thanks Justin!

Matt
February 6, 2019

Justin's work is thorough, aggressive, relatable, and calming. In working with JS Defense you get the services that you want and there is also getting what is needed. The process is foreign and yet very important -- Justin patiently and reassuringly explains it all and pushes hard to protect my rights and get the best outcome possible.

anonymous
January 23, 2019

Justin was incredibly courteous and professional. He made sure we understood everything that was happening and was always reachable for questions and concerns. We hired Justin for an expungement and he took the stress out of the process by handling everything down to the small details. We felt very taken care of.

Joshua
January 22, 2019

He listened to everything I had to say about my case. He put in a ton of time and effort getting the prosecutor to cough up evidence and admit that my case wasn't just a traffic stop. Which ultimately ended up in a dismissal of all charges including Aggravated 1st Degree possession with intent, Aggravated 1st degree possession, Felon in possession of a firearm and Felon in possession of ammunition. I would recommend him to anyone and I will use him again should I ever have legal troubles.

Kris
August 29, 2018

I hired Justin for a DWI. He was honest, prompt and answered all of my questions. His demeanor and attention to detail quickly put my mind at ease. With his help, I was able to beat the charge and can move on with my life and career. I recommend Justin to ANYONE and EVERYONE in need of a great attorney! Well done!

anonymous
January 27, 2022

Justin and Molli are so patient and helpful. They took loads of stress off of me and walked me though each step of the process. I appreciate all the work they did and answering all of my questions without making me feel uncomfortable. I am satisfied with the outcome of my case and don't think I would have gotten the same result without them.

anonymous
September 20, 2020

Justin assisted me in an outstanding manner to handle my DUI case. I am a professional individual, who made a poor decision in driving after drinking. I had no idea how to navigate the justice system. Justin was there helping me at every step. I believe that I received the best possible resolution under the circumstances with Justin’s help.

Mike H.
January 13, 2020

Everybody makes mistakes and sometimes we're not thinking clearly. I made sure I put the right thought and trust into Justin Shiks and his team to defend me when I needed it most! I was stopped and charged with a DUI. Justin, gave em the support, education, and defense I needed. He made it super easy and comfortable for me. This was my first time experiencing something like this and I must say my experience was a good as it could have been considering the circumstances! He was very knowledgeable, always early to court, and made it very simple and comforting for me to go through this process. I was very pleased with my outcome and wouldn't even take a chance using someone else. Thanks Justin and Molly for your help, being available when needed, the service, and most of all the resolution of my case! I will always refer anyone I come across to reach out to you! Thank you!

Tammy
January 13, 2020

We were very satisfied with how Justin handled our case with sensitivity and honesty. He was prompt is responding to our concerns, and very upfront on pricing and overall timetable of our case. He took the stress and worry off our shoulders. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing representation.

anonymous
March 28, 2019

I hired Mr. Schiks to represent our son for two misdemeanor traffic charges. Mr. Schiks was professional, honest and thorough with the handling of our son's case. The outcome was positive and we could not be more pleased. Words cannot convey the heartfelt gratitude we have for this man. If you are reading this review because you are seeking legal counsel, Mr. Schiks will not disappoint you. After calling various attorneys around the area, he was the only one that actually spoke to me (vs. an assistant) and also took nearly a half an hour on the phone to discuss with me the entire situation. He was very knowledgeable about the scenario and associated laws and made me feel very confident in his ability from the start. I recommend Mr. Schiks without hesitation!

anonymous
March 26, 2019

Justin was very professional and dealt my case very impressively. He was able to get me the fastest and best resolution for which i will forever be grateful to him and his team. I hired him for fifth degree assault case and he was able to achieve a complete unconditional dismissal within few weeks and saved me a ton of time and stress. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help and get the best possible outcome. Thanks Justin!

Matt
February 6, 2019

Justin's work is thorough, aggressive, relatable, and calming. In working with JS Defense you get the services that you want and there is also getting what is needed. The process is foreign and yet very important -- Justin patiently and reassuringly explains it all and pushes hard to protect my rights and get the best outcome possible.

anonymous
January 23, 2019

Justin was incredibly courteous and professional. He made sure we understood everything that was happening and was always reachable for questions and concerns. We hired Justin for an expungement and he took the stress out of the process by handling everything down to the small details. We felt very taken care of.

Joshua
January 22, 2019

He listened to everything I had to say about my case. He put in a ton of time and effort getting the prosecutor to cough up evidence and admit that my case wasn't just a traffic stop. Which ultimately ended up in a dismissal of all charges including Aggravated 1st Degree possession with intent, Aggravated 1st degree possession, Felon in possession of a firearm and Felon in possession of ammunition. I would recommend him to anyone and I will use him again should I ever have legal troubles.

Kris
August 29, 2018

I hired Justin for a DWI. He was honest, prompt and answered all of my questions. His demeanor and attention to detail quickly put my mind at ease. With his help, I was able to beat the charge and can move on with my life and career. I recommend Justin to ANYONE and EVERYONE in need of a great attorney! Well done!

anonymous
January 27, 2022

Justin and Molli are so patient and helpful. They took loads of stress off of me and walked me though each step of the process. I appreciate all the work they did and answering all of my questions without making me feel uncomfortable. I am satisfied with the outcome of my case and don't think I would have gotten the same result without them.

anonymous
September 20, 2020

Justin assisted me in an outstanding manner to handle my DUI case. I am a professional individual, who made a poor decision in driving after drinking. I had no idea how to navigate the justice system. Justin was there helping me at every step. I believe that I received the best possible resolution under the circumstances with Justin’s help.

Mike H.
January 13, 2020

Everybody makes mistakes and sometimes we're not thinking clearly. I made sure I put the right thought and trust into Justin Shiks and his team to defend me when I needed it most! I was stopped and charged with a DUI. Justin, gave em the support, education, and defense I needed. He made it super easy and comfortable for me. This was my first time experiencing something like this and I must say my experience was a good as it could have been considering the circumstances! He was very knowledgeable, always early to court, and made it very simple and comforting for me to go through this process. I was very pleased with my outcome and wouldn't even take a chance using someone else. Thanks Justin and Molly for your help, being available when needed, the service, and most of all the resolution of my case! I will always refer anyone I come across to reach out to you! Thank you!

Tammy
January 13, 2020

We were very satisfied with how Justin handled our case with sensitivity and honesty. He was prompt is responding to our concerns, and very upfront on pricing and overall timetable of our case. He took the stress and worry off our shoulders. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing representation.

anonymous
March 28, 2019

I hired Mr. Schiks to represent our son for two misdemeanor traffic charges. Mr. Schiks was professional, honest and thorough with the handling of our son's case. The outcome was positive and we could not be more pleased. Words cannot convey the heartfelt gratitude we have for this man. If you are reading this review because you are seeking legal counsel, Mr. Schiks will not disappoint you. After calling various attorneys around the area, he was the only one that actually spoke to me (vs. an assistant) and also took nearly a half an hour on the phone to discuss with me the entire situation. He was very knowledgeable about the scenario and associated laws and made me feel very confident in his ability from the start. I recommend Mr. Schiks without hesitation!

anonymous
March 26, 2019

Justin was very professional and dealt my case very impressively. He was able to get me the fastest and best resolution for which i will forever be grateful to him and his team. I hired him for fifth degree assault case and he was able to achieve a complete unconditional dismissal within few weeks and saved me a ton of time and stress. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help and get the best possible outcome. Thanks Justin!

Matt
February 6, 2019

Justin's work is thorough, aggressive, relatable, and calming. In working with JS Defense you get the services that you want and there is also getting what is needed. The process is foreign and yet very important -- Justin patiently and reassuringly explains it all and pushes hard to protect my rights and get the best outcome possible.

anonymous
January 23, 2019

Justin was incredibly courteous and professional. He made sure we understood everything that was happening and was always reachable for questions and concerns. We hired Justin for an expungement and he took the stress out of the process by handling everything down to the small details. We felt very taken care of.

Joshua
January 22, 2019

He listened to everything I had to say about my case. He put in a ton of time and effort getting the prosecutor to cough up evidence and admit that my case wasn't just a traffic stop. Which ultimately ended up in a dismissal of all charges including Aggravated 1st Degree possession with intent, Aggravated 1st degree possession, Felon in possession of a firearm and Felon in possession of ammunition. I would recommend him to anyone and I will use him again should I ever have legal troubles.

Kris
August 29, 2018

I hired Justin for a DWI. He was honest, prompt and answered all of my questions. His demeanor and attention to detail quickly put my mind at ease. With his help, I was able to beat the charge and can move on with my life and career. I recommend Justin to ANYONE and EVERYONE in need of a great attorney! Well done!