Law Firm Overview

Richard P. Holmstrom has practiced almost exclusively in the area of criminal defense in the state and federal courts since 1973. He has tried over 130 cases to jury verdict and represented thousands of citizens accused of criminal activity during that time.

Mr. Holmstrom has successfully defended clients in all areas of criminal litigation, including State v. Heid (Minnesota's first acquittal in a bifurcated trial involving a mental illness defense);  State v. Barry Hanson (acquittal of murder charges); U.S. v. Rutchasky (federal court acquittal on charges of interstate transportation of stolen construction equipment);  State v. Guthrie (acquittal on attempted first degree murder charges); and  State v. Novak (not guilty verdict in the "UMD hockey rape case").

Recently, his work as defense counsel in the State v. Wehmanen murder case was profiled for a national television audience on the Court TV show Forensic Files. His work has also resulted in his inclusion in several Who's Who publications, and he has been a lecturer on criminal law subjects for numerous continuing legal education seminars.

Areas of Practice

• Minnesota, Wisconsin and Federal Criminal Defense
• Constitutional Law
• DUI/DWI
• Drug Violations
• Theft and Property Offenses
• White Collar Crimes
• Sex Offenses
• Gun and Firearm Violations
• Assault, Violent Crimes and Murder

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Licensing, RICO Act, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Grand Jury Proceedings, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Internet -- Cyberspace, Computer Crimes, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Securities Law, Securities Fraud & Insider Trading, Taxation Law