Ronnie Santana is a dedicated and dynamic attorney based in the Twin Cities, now serving clients in both criminal defense and family law matters. With a robust legal background that spans prosecution, defense, and diverse civil litigation, Ronnie offers a unique and well-rounded perspective, ensuring thoughtful, pragmatic, and powerful representation. His deep commitment to protecting the rights of individuals, whether accused of crimes or navigating sensitive family issues, is the cornerstone of his practice.
Ronnie’s legal journey began at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he cultivated his passion for justice and advocacy. Over the course of his career, Ronnie has gained extensive experience in a variety of legal fields, including personal injury, bankruptcy, civil litigation, business and commercial law, workers’ compensation, creditor and debtor collections, and wills, trusts, and estates law.
His diverse experience allows him to approach each case with a well-rounded and insightful perspective. Ronnie’s experience on “both sides of the aisle” in criminal law equips him with a nuanced understanding of how prosecutors build cases, enabling him to craft strategic defenses that anticipate and counter prosecutorial tactics.
As a bilingual and bicultural attorney, Ronnie’s native Latino experiences grant him a distinctive ability to advocate for the local Latino community effectively—bridging cultural gaps and providing representation that is both compassionate and assertive.
Ronnie is admitted to practice law in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Federal Courts. His professional ethos is driven by a belief in representing his clients with professionalism and courtesy while relentlessly pursuing justice on their behalf.
When not in the courtroom, Ronnie enjoys cooking, gaming, and powerlifting. His personal interests not only enrich his life but also contribute to the balanced and resilient approach he brings to his legal practice.
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