About Eric Rice

An Experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer

Eric is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Harvard Law School. In his legal career, Eric has focused on providing services in the areas of criminal defense, DWI defense, civil litigation, business transactions, and appellate representation.

Criminal Defense and DWI Defense

Eric has represented all manner of clients facing criminal matters. From traffic tickets to first-degree murder appeals, Eric has experience representing clients in challenging circumstances. Eric’s experience includes a first-degree murder postconviction appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court, obtaining a not guilty verdict after a trial for DWI test refusal, and dramatically reducing a client’s sentence after the State improperly tried to classify him as a career criminal offender.

Effective Business Representation

Before starting his own practice, Eric worked at a large law firm handling corporate matters for Fortune 500 clients. Eric handled antitrust, class action, and commercial litigation matters. At the firm, Eric’s abilities were recognized, and he was given the rare opportunity to manage matters as a first- and second-year associate. As the owner of his own firm, Eric has helped numerous businesses with legal issues, including defending against a claim for over $300,000, drafting employment and sales contracts, and arguing an appeal concerning the violation of professional regulations.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly
Martin Luther King, Jr

Quality Representation and Great Results for Clients

Throughout his legal career, Eric has worked hard to obtain great results for his client. Through his hard work, creative arguments, and dedication to detail, he has earned a reputation of excellence among his previous clients. In addition, to his legal experience, Eric has provided his legal analysis for blogs and was an Article Editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology. In his free time, Eric enjoys writing and recording music and spending time with his family.

[Eric] never failed to return my calls. Together we developed a strong defense. When in court, Eric was nothing but a professional's professional. I was absolutely impressed and amazed on how much respect he demanded from the Judge and the prosecution. He quickly and surprisingly had my case dismissed. I even got a veiled apology from the prosecution. The guy's a winner and will be one for a very long time.K.M.

Eric made sure that I fully understood what took place and why. He also told me that even though his job was done, that should I have questions in the future to feel free to call him. I just can't say enough good things about him. I thank God that we found him and will never be able to truely explained how blessed I felt to have him represent my son. If you are considering hireing Eric, I would highly recommend him. I hope that I will never need his services again but I will hire him again should I need him.Tammie

I am happy to recommend Eric Rice as a highly competent, very responsive and thorough attorney. He possesses compassion and is easy to communicate with. My case was resolved to my complete satisfaction.L.D.

I take pride in HIGHLY recommending to you a very exceptional & deserving Attorney, Eric A. Rice. Eric is extremely professional and he has a wonderful blend of analytical and inter personal skills. Eric demonstrated extraordinary diligence and perseverance throughout the court case; his meticulous approach resulted into a dismissal of our case. On behalf of all involved in this case, we are very grateful that Eric was referred to us and HIGHLY recommend him. Eric, you rock!A.M.