William J. Mauzy

William J. Mauzy

Law Offices of William J. Mauzy | Law Offices of William J Mauzy • Minneapolis, MN
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Contact

Email
Phone
(612) 712-1596
Address
510 North 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, US

Professional

About

Bill is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the State and a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. He was named as one of the Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense and also named as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Minnesota. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics every year since 1991. Mr. Mauzy is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Trial Specialist and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Specialist. Effectively representing individuals and corporations in all criminal matters, he has won acquittals in a wide variety of matters including securities fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud, bid rigging, health care fraud, antitrust, ERISA fraud, mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, environmental crimes and bribery. Mauzy achieved the first acquittal in Minnesota using the battered woman’s syndrome defense in a murder trial. In one of his many white collar cases, he became the first attorney in Minnesota to try a case against the Office of Independent Counsel. Mauzy’s client, an insurance company CEO, was acquitted of all charges after a lengthy trial in Washington, D.C. Mauzy won an acquittal for the former Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota for alleged illegal corporate campaign contribution, and an acquittal for a highly regarded Twin Cities pediatrician on criminal sexual assault charges. Mr. Mauzy is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court. He also is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin. B.A. 1969, Carleton College; J.D. cum laude, 1973, University of Minnesota. Attorney Bill Mauzy has successfully tried more than 100 cases in state and federal courts and won. His success as a white collar defense attorney in Minneapolis is due to his aggressive approach for clients. He assists people charged with financial crimes. He can help you, too.

About White Collar Crime Law

White collar crime attorneys defend individuals and corporations accused of financial crimes. They handle complex fraud and regulatory investigations. Common matters include fraud, embezzlement, securities violations, money laundering.

Credentials

Education
N/A University of Minnesota Law School JD - Juris Doctor N/A Carleton University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2013 Attorney at Law Magazine Attorney of the Month
Associations
2010 - Present Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Criminal Law Specialist 2009 - Present American Board of Criminal Lawyers Fellow 2002 - Present American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow 1989 - Present National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified Criminal Trial Specialist Minnesota State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2017 Continuing Legal Education "Law Searches" 2016 Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association "Accosting Citizens" 2016 Continuing Legal Education "Jury Impeachment" 2016 Continuing Legal Education Law Searches
Updated: Mar 08, 2026