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Burnsville DWI Lawyer

If you’ve been arrested for DWI in Burnsville, your case will likely be heard in Dakota County District Court — the same court system that serves our Eagan office, located just minutes away at 3435 Washington Dr #100.

Our proximity to the Dakota County courthouse means we know this court system intimately. We appear here regularly, we know the prosecutors and judges, and we understand the local approaches to DWI case resolution that vary from county to county.

DWI Defense in Dakota County

Dakota County handles DWI cases through its criminal division at the Dakota County Judicial Center in Hastings. The county prosecutors treat DWI seriously, but the office is also practical — cases with identifiable weaknesses in the stop, the test, or the arrest procedure can be negotiated effectively by an attorney who knows how this office operates.

What We Focus On in Your Case

Every Burnsville DWI case we handle gets the same thorough review:

The traffic stop: Was there reasonable articulable suspicion for the officer to pull you over? Body camera and dashcam footage often tells a different story than the arrest report.
Field sobriety tests: Were they administered on a level surface with proper instructions? Burnsville’s road shoulders and parking lots aren’t always ideal testing environments.
The breath test: We subpoena DataMaster calibration records for the specific instrument used in your test.
The implied consent advisory: Was it read correctly? Were you given time to consult an attorney?

Your 14-day license deadline: We file the administrative hearing request immediately.

Burnsville-Specific Factors

Burnsville straddles the I-35W corridor, one of the busiest highway stretches in the south metro. Many DWI arrests in Burnsville originate from highway patrol stops on I-35W, County Road 42, or Highway 13. Highway patrol officers may use different testing facilities than Burnsville PD, which can affect which DataMaster instrument was used and where the test was administered.

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Contacting the firm is free. We understand that the disputes facing you, your family or your business can seem daunting.

Our Eagan Office Is Minutes Away

Our office at 3435 Washington Dr #100, Eagan, is less than 10 minutes from downtown Burnsville. We serve clients across the entire Dakota County area, including Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, and Farmington.

Burnsville DWI FAQ

Where are Burnsville DWI cases heard?

Most Burnsville DWI cases are heard at the Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033.

How close is Leverson Budke to Burnsville?

Our Eagan office is less than 10 minutes from downtown Burnsville via I-35W.

Can a first-offense DWI be reduced in Dakota County?

Depending on the facts and evidence strength, first-offense DWIs in Dakota County may be reducible to careless driving or resolved with a stay of imposition.