Eagan, Minnesota

Eagan Criminal Defense Attorneys

Being convicted of a crime can alter your life forever — so when the dust settles, you'll want to look back on this moment and know you did everything you could to keep your record clean.

That's why we always fight to get your charges completely dismissed. If you want to get your life back on track, the first step is scheduling a free consultation with us.

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you deserve the best defense

Don't let one mistake define the rest of your life

Who you hire to defend you is a life-changing decision. All lawyers get the same license, but all lawyers are not the same.
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Jeffrey Sheridan has practiced criminal law for over three decades. He's been named a "Minnesota ICON" as well as the "Attorney of the Year" three times for his fierce client advocacy, innovative approaches to criminal defense, and unwavering commitment to the rights of his clients.

Randall Kins has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in Minnesota. He has also been twice named among the "Ones to Watch" list by Best Lawyers and recognized as a SuperLawyers "Rising Star," a designation only awarded to 2.5% of attorneys in the state.

If you want the most experienced, dedicated defense team by your side, schedule a consultation with us.

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We defend our clients against a broad range of charges

DWI Defense

If you have been charged with a DWI, it may seem only thing to do is accept the accusation of a machine and plead guilty. It is far from your only choice. At Sheridan, Dulas & Kins, P.A., we don't seek plea deals for DWI charges. We will actually fight your DWI charges with the aim of a not guilty verdict.

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Drug Crimes

A drug-related charge doesn't have to define your future.  Right now, you might be thinking that you don’t have options — but you’d be surprised. We’ve represented thousands of clients, all of whom started in the same position as you right now. Schedule a consultation with us to learn more.

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Juvenile Defense

A juvenile record will adversely impact your child’s future opportunities, including educational opportunities that are so critical to their future. We understand that your child means everything to you, which is why we will build a vigorous defense on your child’s behalf.

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Assault & Battery

Assault charges can vary depending on whether or not you caused injury to the victim, how severe the injuries were, and more. These cases can be complicated, which is why you need the best possible attorney at your side to fight for you.

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Domestic Assault

An accusation of domestic assault or violence can have a serious impact on your personal and professional reputation and lead to severe criminal penalties. In addition, there are serious hidden collateral consequences, such as a lifetime ban on the possession of firearms. You should not ever try to face these charges alone.

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Expungements

A criminal record can have major impact on your ability to seek an education, get a job, and secure housing. With the help of one of our experienced lawyers, you may be eligible to seal your record through an expungement.

Eagan Defense

Courts in Eagan, MN

Eagan is the second-largest city in Dakota County. There are three Dakota County District Court locations in Dakota County:

  • the Judicial Center in Hastings,
  • the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, and 
  • the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul.

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The county courts handle criminal, traffic, civil and conciliation, family, juvenile, probate and mental health, and treatment court (Adult Drug Court, DWI Court, Family Dependency Treatment Court, and Juvenile Drug Court) cases. 

To learn more about the court relevant to your case, schedule a consultation with us.

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How can an attorney help me?

With criminal charges, your lawyer’s job isn’t merely about proving your innocence. What most people don’t realize is that even if you have committed a crime, an experienced attorney can still find ways to lower your charges or even have them outright dismissed.

A defense attorney's job is to comb through every detail of your case to find inadmissible evidence and every possible opportunity for your charges to be lowered or dismissed.

This level of defense is what we call “leaving no stone unturned”. It’s a strategy that requires time, energy, and expertise — and it can get you life-altering results.

You must ask yourself, can you afford not to hire the best lawyer you can?

The stakes are high in a criminal case. Beyond just facing jail time or steep fines, the consequences of living with a criminal record are not to be ignored. It can make it more difficult for you to obtain employment, get custody of your children, or rent an apartment or home. And if you’ve been convicted of a felony-level crime, you will be stripped of the right to vote or bear arms.

A truly great attorney is one who takes the responsibility of defending your rights very seriously. We know what's at stake, and our only goal is to get your life back on track.

Reviews & tESTIMONIALS

Reviews For Sheridan, Dulas & Kins, P.A.

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Peter

I hired Randall Kins to clear up an old charge that was on my record for over 30 years. He was very quick, professional, and kept me informed of the status of his investigation. I was very pleased with his service.

Nicole

Immediately after I was involved in a DWI incident I contacted Mr. Kins. During a free consultation, he actively listened to my story and made me feel comfortable. I hired him immediately and he continued to be a great resource and trusted attorney. Throughout my complicated two-year case, he maintained professionalism and always had my best interest in mind. The result of my court case turned out better than I could have expected, and I would recommend him to anyone that needs a competent and trusted attorney.

Anonymous

Mr. Randall Kins is a straightforward, client-focused Attorney, he had my best interest from our first meeting. He told me play-by-play how my case would go during that same 1st meeting and it went exactly as he said. Any and all doubts, anxiety, and the burden of having an active case was lifted by a single meeting with Mr.Kins. I had my case dismissed, Mr.Kins delivered everything he promised during our first meeting. I highly recommend You retain Mr. Randall Kins as your attorney!

Anonymous

Mr. Kins was a fantastic attorney! I lived quite a distance from his office so most of the initial conversations were by phone which worked out wonderful for me since I requested it. Mr. Kins truly cared about me and my case and responded to all my phone calls no matter what time I called him. For someone who has never been in any kind of trouble, I was truly grateful for Mr. Kins. He explained everything to me and got me the best possible outcome I could have asked for. If anyone needs an attorney that will take a personal interest in your case and do the very best he can for you I highly suggest you hire Mr. Kins.

Rachel

Randall was professional and got better results than I anticipated! He has his client's best interests at heart and works hard to achieve outstanding results.

Matthew

Randall listened to my case, gave me honest feedback, and helped me along the way. I was charged with a domestic, got the charged down to a misdemeanor and a minimal fine. The charge will also be removed after a year. Randall does an excellent job in negotiations in the courtroom. Is demeanor makes him a winner! Thanks Randall for all of your hard work and communication. Would highly recommend.

Scott

Last year right before the pandemic started, I was charged with a DWI and afterwards it felt like my life was on a downward spiral. After searching online and going to friends for legal referrals it seemed like a dead end with no results. Looking on Avvo I found Mr. Kins through his positive feedback and testimonials; I had a gut feeling that he was the right person for this job and he was! If there is one adjective that can best describe Mr. Kins is a Bulldog, because he will fight for you and make sure you get the best and fairest outcome. He was able to get my DWI reduced to a Careless Driving conviction! I am a highly satisfied customer and will refer anyone to his services.

Anonymous

One year ago today, l stepped over a line l thought l would never cross again. It would have been a much, much worse experience without the help, expertise, and guidance provided by Jeff Sheridan and the team at Sheridan & Dulas. Where there was hopelessness, Jeff provided hope. Where there was embarrassment and guilt, Jeff was nonjudgmental and without bias. Where there was fear of the unknown, Jeff provided a calming presence. Where there was a lack of know-how and knowledge on my part, Jeff provided the requisite skill and expertise to navigate the complexities of our legal and judicial system. Where there was great stress and feelings of foreboding, he helped to alleviate that strain. Jeff gave me back a normal life.

Rahul

I was charged with 4th degree DWI, in March last year before COVID. This was my first DWI, and me being on a temp visa (H1-B) in the USA, the gravity of the situation is worse compared to a citizen. I could've been deported and would've been denied my work visa and lost my livelihoodI found Randall to be a very charismatic and a confident lawyer, with strong persuasive skills, who knows the loop holes of criminal law and is very knowledgeable in handling DWI cases. His ability to think outside-the-box with my situation, presenting my case in a manner that forced a very old-school by-the-book prosecutor to think twice about how he went about this case and got my case resolved to a careless driving made me absolutely ecstatic with the results that Randall provided.

Anonymous

Mr. Sheridan knows his business well, very well. He fought like a pit bull to remove charges and shot holes thru a very shady officer's defense. We walked away with 1 yr probation. Thank You Sir for all you do!

Next steps

So you’ve been charged — what happens now?

The first step to getting a great defense is to schedule a free consultation. Every criminal case is unique, so you’ll have an opportunity to share the facts of your case and hear about your attorney’s defense strategy during this meeting. You can book a consultation with us here.

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