Ken Bottema
Criminal Defense Lawyer
A decade of legal experience defending the rights of people charged with crimes
Just because you have been charged with a crime that does not mean you are guilty of a crime,
that you are guilty of the crime they’ve charged you with,
or that there is evidence to back up the government’s claim.
The criminal justice system isn’t much like what you see on TV. Prosecutors do not always have the evidence to prove their charges, police cannot act with impunity, and people do have rights. And the most important right you have is the right to a strong defense.
I am criminal defense attorney Ken Bottema and I represent people charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding suburbs in the 5-county area, as well as Moorhead and St. Cloud. I’ve been defending people’s rights in criminal court for more than 10 years so I know my way around the court system.
Contact my office for prompt representation anywhere in the process, from jail visits at the time of arrest, to arraignment, to bail hearings, to court. I represent adults and juveniles facing criminal charges for:
When I work with you as a client, I take the time to get to know you and your situation. This helps me understand what options might be available for avoiding charges, reducing charges, reducing a sentence, or seeking an alternative to sentencing. My understanding of how prosecutors and judges handle different cases and my knowledge of available treatment programs puts me in a strong position to negotiate a more positive outcome.
The prosecutor may see you as a problem. I see you as a person and I make sure that the judge or jury does too.
I’m an affordable choice for responsive, experienced, and personal legal attention. Contact my office for a free initial consultation. My office hours are 6 am to 6 pm. My office is conveniently located by highways 394 and 100 so you don’t need to drive into downtown. Parking is free.
Bottema & Associates
Call Toll-Free 1-866-BOTTEMA (268-8362)
2915 South Wayzata Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Telephone (612) 455-6660 • Fax (612) 455-6661
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Criminal defense attorney Ken Bottema represents people facing criminal charges or fighting forfeiture of their property in the Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota metro area, St. Cloud, and Moorhead, including the suburbs of St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Anoka, Maple Grove, Fridley, Bloomington, Edina, and Roseville, and communities in Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Anoka County, Sherburne County, Dakota County, Washington County, Carver County, Scott County, Wright County, Sterns County, and Clay County.
