Sarah Gad

I am a criminal defense attorney based in Minneapolis, focusing on high-stakes felony, homicide, and constitutional litigation. I represent clients facing serious, life-changing charges in Minnesota state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. My practice emphasizes cases where early litigation, factual investigation, and constitutional enforcement play a critical role in determining outcomes. I am often called upon to handle cases involving significant violence, intricate evidentiary challenges, suppression matters, and claims of misconduct by prosecutors or law enforcement. My approach is characterized by thorough pretrial advocacy, meticulous trial preparation, and building records that are ready for appellate review. I carefully choose the cases I take on, preparing each one with the understanding that it may go to trial. Over the years, I have secured a record number of dismissals of felony cases—including homicide chages—and meaningful reductions in sentences for high-exposure cases. I have also been honored as a Top Ten Under 40 criminal defense attorney for several consecutive years.