Applebaum Law Firm

Applebaum Law Firm represents clients in civil rights and criminal defense matters throughout Minnesota and federal courts. Led by attorney Paul Applebaum with over three decades of trial experience, the firm specializes in police misconduct, constitutional violations, and serious criminal charges, securing settlements and acquittals while serving minority plaintiffs and high-profile cases.

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Applebaum Law Firm, located in downtown Saint Paul's historic First National Bank building, represents clients in civil rights and criminal defense matters. Attorney Paul Applebaum brings over three decades of trial experience to cases involving police misconduct, constitutional violations, and serious criminal charges.

In civil rights practice, Applebaum Law Firm tackles complex cases involving government liability, illegal searches, and violations of constitutional protections. The firm recognizes that civil rights litigation presents significant procedural and legal obstacles, including qualified immunity and affirmative defenses, and approaches these cases with the specialized knowledge required to navigate the barriers between clients and justice.

On the criminal defense side, the firm has secured numerous dismissals and acquittals in state and federal courts throughout Minnesota and beyond. Applebaum represents individuals facing serious felony charges and brings trial-tested advocacy to defense strategy.

Attorney Paul Applebaum was born and raised in Saint Paul and has dedicated his legal career to trial work. He has particular focus on representing minority civil rights plaintiffs and has built a track record handling high-profile cases that attract local and national media attention. Beyond direct representation, Applebaum is regularly consulted by media outlets for expert commentary on civil rights and criminal justice issues.

The firm's recent case work illustrates its scope: securing a $365,000 settlement for a man shot with a rubber bullet during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis, challenging the validity of a traffic stop that led to gun discovery charges, and advocating for disabled residents in a habitability dispute with an apartment complex. This mix of police accountability, Fourth Amendment defense, and housing rights work reflects a broad civil rights and criminal defense practice.

Applebaum Law Firm serves clients throughout Minnesota and takes cases in federal courts as well. The firm's approach emphasizes both legal expertise and commitment to fighting for clients' rights with dedication to their cause.

Overview compiled from the firm's website