Steven M. Coodin, founder of Coodin Law Office, LLC, has been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list, a recognition awarded to no more than 5% of attorneys in each state. This honor acknowledges Mr. Coodin’s outstanding achievement in criminal defense law, a field to which he has been tirelessly dedicated for over two decades. This marks his sixth consecutive selection to the Super Lawyers list.
The Super Lawyers designation is granted after a rigorous, multiphase selection process consisting of peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by a panel of respected attorneys. Candidates are assessed on twelve factors of professional achievement, including experience, honors, verdicts and settlements, community service, and peer recognition.
For Mr. Coodin, this selection is not just a mark of high professional achievement, but also a reflection of over twenty years of dedication to justice and client service in Minnesota.
About Steven M. Coodin
Mr. Coodin began practicing law in 2003. By 2005, his caseload had grown enough that he transitioned his solo practice into a partnership with Attorney Steven Coodin. His primary focus is criminal defense, DWI/DUI cases, and family law, including divorce and child custody.
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Mr. Coodin earned a Bachelor of Arts Advanced Degree from the University of Manitoba in 1996 before graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law school in Lansing, Michigan in 2001, where he made the dean’s list. He was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in 2002.
In his time advocating for the rights of Minnesota clients, Mr. Coodin has earned a number of distinctions and accolades. In addition to his 2025 Super Lawyers recognition, he holds a “Superb” rating on lawyer referral site Avvo, and he was ranked among the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers. He was also recognized as a North Star Lawyer in 2013 and 2014 for his pro bono legal service and as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2010.
A resident of Woodbury, Mr. Coodin is also an active contributor to the Washington County community. He serves on the Washington County Defense Panel, a program that provides legal representation for individuals facing misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony charges who can’t afford a private attorney. He regularly speaks to defendants in Stillwater’s Washington County Court, where he enjoys sharing his legal knowledge and addressing inquiries.
Mr. Coodin’s Practice Areas
Mr. Coodin’s offers his legal services in a range of areas. The types of cases he commonly handles with Coodin Law Office, LLC, include the following:
- Criminal Defense: Coodin defends individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges, guiding them through the often complicated and challenging legal process with a focus on protecting their rights, ensuring due process, and securing favorable outcomes.
- DWI/DUI Defense: With extensive experience in DWI and DUI cases, Mr. Coodin helps clients challenge charges, preserve driving privileges, and negotiate administrative and criminal penalties. He handles a wide range of DWI/DUI cases, including first time offense, multiple and repeat offense, felony DUI charges, test refusal cases, and commercial driver DUI defense.
- Divorce: Coodin offers compassion, understanding, and critical support to clients navigating the frequently emotional and contentious process of seeking a divorce. He works to resolve financial, property, and custody matters efficiently and with as little conflict as possible.
- Child Custody: In custody disputes, Mr. Coodin prioritizes the best interests of the child while advocating for his clients’ parental rights with the primary goal of securing a bright future for them and their family.
- Family Law: Beyond divorce and custody, Mr. Coodin handles a range of family law matters, including paternity, child support, grandparents’ rights, cohabitation breakups, LGBT family law, post-decree modifications, and prenuptial agreements.