We at DeVore Law Office, P.A. pride ourselves in keeping you up-to-date on the latest National, State and Local legal news, as well as important happenings here at our firm! 

Click on one of these links to read a selection of recent Success Stories or learn more about the exciting Awards and Recognitions we have received!

Criminal Attorneys Published in The Hennepin Lawyer's September edition.

The Hennepin Lawyer "The official publication of the Hennepin County Bar Association," has featured an article written by our very own Criminal Law attorneys here at DeVore Law Office, P.A.  The article, composed by Kevin DeVore, Chuck Ramsay and Sharon Osborn,  takes an in depth look at Minnesota's DWI Implied Consent Law.  Click here to read this wonderful article!

Our Thoughts are With You

August 2nd, 2007 - We at DeVore Law Office, P.A. turn our thoughts and prayers toward those and their families who are affected by the collapse of the 35W bridge.  We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones find peace and solace during this time of tragedy.


DeVore Selected as SuperLawyer® 2007

Kevin DeVore, founder of DeVore Law Office, P.A., was selected as SuperLawyer® by Law & Politics, Twin Cities Business and St. Paul Magazine for his work in criminal defense.  This is the fourth consecutive year that Kevin has earned this honor.

Kevin believes that in order to be successful in the courtroom he must work harder and be more prepared than his opponent.  The effort Kevin puts into his cases is never short of intense.  Recently, at the conclusion of a serious felony jury trial, the prosecutor said to Kevin, "For the record, that was one of the best defended cases I have seen."  Kevin has won jury trials in numerous criminal cases throughout the State, including five consecutive "not guilty" verdicts in 2006-2007.  
Kevin is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame at the University of St. Thomas and is currently a director of a large financial organization.


DeVore to Speak at DWI Seminar

Kevin DeVore will be one of several guest speakers at the DWI Defense Seminar for Minnesota 2007.  The annual event will be held this year on June 15th at the Northland Inn, Brooklyn Center.  The seminar is designed to educate criminal defense attorneys about DWI laws, defenses, trial tactics, and changes to the DWI landscape.  Attendees at the seminar, who regard this as the premier DWI defense primer for their practices, come from all over the state.  The seminar will consist of the following lineup:

"Sen. Metzen is Arrested on Suspicion of DWI"
    by Jim Adams & Joy Powell
    Star Tribune - May 23rd, 2007

"Just hours after a gathering at a Capitol haunt to celebrate the end of the legislative session, state Sen. James Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul, was arrested early Tuesday on suspicion of drunken driving near his home..."  Click here to read this article from the Star Tribune.


"For the Record, that was one of the best defended cases I have seen!"

Kevin DeVore works very hard for his clients.  Whether successful or not at trial, the effort he puts into his cases is never short of intense.  Recently, after battling against each other in a week long serious felony jury trial, the very experienced and well-respected prosecutor said to Kevin:  "For the record, that was one of the best defended cases I have seen."  Hard work and effective legal representation speak for themselves.  Kevin is devoted to giving his clients the best legal advocacy available.  He knows that one of the most effective tools he can provide his client is to ensure that he is more prepare and more skilled than his opponent.  Way to go Kevin!


"Wisconsin Governor Urges Review of Racial Disparities in State's Criminal Justice System"
By Carrie Antlfinger
Associated Press,  Monday April 9th, 2007
www.twincities.com
"MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin has one of the highest rates of incarceration for minority juveniles in the nation, Gov. Jim Doyle said Monday, as he urged a commission to take a hard look at racial disparity in the state's criminal justice system.  A study released in January by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency reported that young blacks in Wisconsin were imprisoned at nearly 20 times the rate as young whites in 2002.   "We've got to look at it honestly and directly and come up with ... real, practical suggestions on things that can be done," Doyle told the 24 commission members that included co-chairmen state Sen. Spencer Coggs, D-Milwaukee, and Madison Police Chief Noble Wray."  Click here for more of this story.
   

"Airline Blames Diet for Pilot Breath Test Failure"
Sat Apr 7, 2007 4:04 PM BST
www.reuters.co.uk

"LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) - An airline pilot arrested just before take-off on suspicion of being over the alcohol limit was not drunk and the diet he was on may have been to blame for the confusion, airline Virgin Atlantic said on Saturday.

Police arrested the 47-year-old pilot of a New York-bound Virgin Atlantic [VA.UL] plane at London's Heathrow airport last Saturday after being tipped off by security staff who thought the pilot had been drinking.  While an initial breath test showed the pilot to be over the alcohol limit, police told the pilot on Saturday that a blood test was negative, Virgin Atlantic spokesman Paul Charles said.  "The result showed the amount of alcohol in the blood was consistent with that of a non-drinker," he said.  No charges will be brought against the British pilot, whose name was not released. The pilot, suspended after the incident, will be able to resume his duties immediately, the airline said.  "He is elated with the news and is keen to resume his flying career as soon as possible," Charles said.He also said a diet the pilot had been on may have been the cause of the mistake.  A laboratory that carried out a blood test on the pilot said some diets led the body to generate increased levels of acetone, he said. "It would smell like alcohol on someone's breath," he said.
© Reuters 2007. All Rights Reserved."


"N.J. Drunken Driving cases on hold"

Here is a great article on the source code written by Troy Graham, and Inquirer Staff Writer.  This is an issue that we at DeVore Law Office, P.A. have been vigorously fighting.  We're waiting for the Minnesota Supreme Court to issue its ruling soon...

Crackdown on Prosecutor Conduct

In an article by Paul Gustafson in a December, 2006 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, we are informed about the need for a new legal "medicine" to give to Prosecutors.  Judges are getting very frustrated about prosecutor misconduct, defined in Minnesota as "improper questioning of witnesses and closing arguments."  Read on......