Thomas Hagen

Thomas K. Hagen is a founding partner at Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office and an award-winning Rochester, Minnesota, attorney dedicating 100% of his practice to criminal defense. Named a National Trial Lawyer of the Year and Minneota Attorney of the Year, Tom's high-profile casework and legal insights have been featured on NBC’s Dateline, The New York Times, and USA Today. He is the author of the book Arrested for DWI in Minnesota and leverages nearly two decades of aggressive courtroom experience to fiercely protect the rights of the accused. Tom holds the highest possible Avvo rating, is named a Super Lawyer,  and is committed to providing top-tier, personalized defense strategies for his clients.

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MN 20-Year DWI Lookback Law Changes | Rochester MN

Caught in the 20-Year Trap: How Minnesota’s Direct DWI Law Changes Blindside Rochester Drivers Imagine this scenario: You are driving home from dinner in downtown Rochester when you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror on Highway 52, and you are arrested for DWI. As you sit in the intake area, you console yourself.  You start

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Jail for a First-Time DWI Charge in Rochester and Southern Minnesota

Jail for a First-Time DWI Charge in Rochester and Southern Minnesota If you have just been arrested for your first Driving While Impaired (DWI) charge in Minnesota, the most pressing question keeping you up at night is likely: “Am I going to go to jail?” It is a terrifying thought. For many facing a first-time

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Did I Really “Fail” My Field Sobriety Tests? The Rochester, MN Insider’s Guide

Did I Really “Fail” My Field Sobriety Tests? The Rochester, MN Insider’s Guide. A look into SFST used in Olmsted County Field Sobriety Tests in Minnesota DWI Cases: It is 2:00 AM in Rochester. You just finished a long, grueling shift at the Mayo Clinic or Saint Marys Hospital. You are driving home on Hwy 52 or

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Your First DWI Court Date at the Olmsted County Courthouse: What to Expect

Your First DWI Court Date at the Olmsted County Courthouse: What to Expect If you have recently been arrested for a DWI or DUI in Rochester, MN, you are likely feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of what happens next. That is completely normal. The legal system is intimidating, especially if this is your first time

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Will a Rochester MN DWI Force Me to Get Whiskey Plates?

Minnesota DWI Whiskey Plates: What Rochester Drivers Need to Know Do I Have to Put Whiskey Plates on My Car? Minnesota DWI Whiskey Plates: What Rochester Drivers Need to Know Understanding the rules regarding Minnesota driver’s license loss and special registration plates, or “whiskey plates,” is critical after a DWI arrest. You were arrested for

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