John T. Daly is the owner and lead trial lawyer at Daly Defense, PLLC. He handles all State and Federal criminal charges from Misdemeanors to Felonies. Mr. Daly is a Savvy, Aggressive, and Well-Respected Experienced Attorney who has made an impact on the lives of his clients and in Minnesota Court Rooms. He has been named a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star for four years, recognized by his peers in the legal community. He has impressed clerks, judges, prosecutors, juries, and most importantly clients since he began practicing law in 2012.

Mr. Daly is a talented trial lawyer whose ability to quickly analyze facts and speak charismatically on behalf of his clients has allowed his clients to achieve favorable results and verdicts in multiple serious criminal cases. He has successfully argued for and obtained dismissals of several serious charges his client’s favor by proving that law enforcement violated his client’s constitutional rights in the way they obtained the state’s evidence. He has successfully expunged records for CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies and represented high-profile athletes in criminal charges. Daly Defense, PLLC has a system in place while the case is pending to help client’s struggling with addiction change their lives and preserve the future of their families. Using these methods, Mr. Daly has been able to procure several downward dispositional and durational departures for his clients, preventing them from having to go to prison.

Prior to starting Daly Defense, PLLC, Mr. Daly was a partner at the law firm of Peterson, Daly, Maruish & Lametti, PLLP. He then went on to practice as a partner with Daly & Maruish, PLLP. In his free time, he has volunteered with Project Homeless Connect, and been an adjunct professor for the mock trial team at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. There was nothing more enjoyable than passing trial skill down to the future generation of young lawyers soon to be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Minnesota and across the country.

Mr. Daly is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and the University of St. Thomas School of Law. He prides himself in being a local Minnesota product and bringing his Catholic background and life experiences to benefit the accused in the criminal justice system. In law school, he served as an assistant to Dr. Charles Reid, the chair of the admissions committee for the law school. There he mastered legal writing and research. He made the Dean’s list multiple semesters and graduated with honors.

Daly Defense is based in Lakeville, Minnesota. He enjoys watching sports and going on walks or playing tennis, golf, and disc golf. He loves music and going to concerts as well as cooking and trying new restaurants. Mr. Daly also likes to volunteer his time and support the efforts of both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and loves to help people struggling with addiction change their lives.