Internationally, Nationally and Regionally Recognized
I'm Jack Rice, Criminal Defense Lawyer.
Standing in front of a jury of twelve people can be daunting. They walk into a courtroom and when they hear it is a criminal case, they automatically assume the defendant's guilt or the police wouldn't have brought them here. So much for the presumption of innocence, right? I've seen this happen over and over, before countless juries I have stood in front of. This illustrates a simple point: Are you another guilty defendant standing between a jury and their lunch, or are you a person—a person who didn't do what the government claims you did?
Trial work is not easy and the stakes are monumental for the person charged. To put it simply, if convicted, their entire life changes. A person goes from being an individual to being a criminal. It can mean jail. It can mean prison. Try getting a job, let alone a decent one with benefits to support your family. Try renting, or finding any place to live that gives you the comfort and privacy you deserve. Try starting a business. Unfortunately, the list of "tries" goes on and on and on.
“If it wasn’t for Jack, I wouldn’t be able to sit here and type this. He will forever be a part of my family. Because of him, I’m able to see my daughter everyday. I can’t express how much I appreciate what he has done.”
I have decades of criminal defense experience. However, I bring a lot of other experience to the table. I understand the government's role. Heck, I was the government. I used to prosecute people in Minnesota for crimes and I have put them in jail and prison. I know how the government does what they do. This can be incredibly helpful because it allows me to anticipate their next moves and prepare. This experience can be critical to a case. I am also a former Central Intelligence Agency Field Operative and have worked all over the world. This bring an entirely unique skill set to employ. I am the co-founder of Trial Skills International. We teach rule of law and trial advocacy skills worldwide. We have taught lawyers and law students in the Republic of Georgia, Russia, Uganda, Kenya and here in the United States. I frequently appear an an expert on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NPR, NBC Nightly News, Kare 11, WCCO, KSTP, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and many many others.
Thousands of new lawyers graduate from school and get their licenses every year. Many of them call themselves trial lawyers, but are they? My experience comes from a multitude of arenas, some of which can't be duplicated by others in my field. If I sound like the lawyer you are looking for, let's talk.
“Highly recommend Jack Rice to anyone that is in need of legal representation! Thanks again Sir!”