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Contact
Email
derek@dwiguys.com
Phone
(612) 431-9004
Website
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Address
4024 151st Avenue NW, Andover, MN, 55304, US
Professional
About
Since 2001 Derek A. Patrin has devoted his career to defending people charged with DWI, developing deep experience and courtroom-savvy through thousands of cases. After graduating cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1998 and a stint at a large Minneapolis firm, he moved into DWI defense work with Gerald Miller & Associates and has since built a reputation for effective advocacy. Derek was named a “Rising Star” in DWI defense by Minnesota Law & Politics in 2005, and his appellate victory in Jones v. Commissioner of Public Safety received prominent coverage in Minnesota Lawyer. He finds his work personally fulfilling, striving to protect clients’ livelihoods and families while resisting overly punitive enforcement and safeguarding their legal rights.
About Dui Dwi Law
DUI/DWI attorneys defend individuals charged with drunk or impaired driving. They protect clients' rights and work to minimize consequences. Common matters include dui defense, dwi defense, license suspension, ignition interlock.
Credentials
Education
1998 University of Minnesota Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1996 University of Minnesota BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990 NanKai University Summer Study Abroad Program
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2011 Minnesota Litigator After more than five years, Source Code Challenge may be near the end 2011 Prior Lake American DWI defense may appeal Intoxilyzer ruling 2010 Minnesota Public Radio Hearing lays groundwork for case challenging Intoxilyzer 2010 Shakopee Valley News DWI machine drama to be decided in county courtroom 2009 Pioneer Press Breath-test ruling jeopardizes thousands of state DWI cases
Associations
2013 - Present Minnesota DWI Attorneys Member 2013 - Present Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section Attorney Member 2013 - Present Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 2006 - Present Anoka County Bar Association Member 2006 - Present Worldwide Who's Who Lifetime Member
Speaking
2014 John Hines Talk Show Interview Re: State v. Bernard Decision 2013 Saturday Night with Esme Murphy Interview Re: Missouri v. McNeely Decision 2010 Consolidated Source Code Hearing Hearing lays groundwork for case challenging Intoxilyzer
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Updated: Jun 07, 2026