Firm Information

Law Office of Eric Thole

Eric Thole's law practice began in 1992, practicing in the areas of Real Estate, Divorce and Municipal Law, which included Civil representation and Misdemeanor prosecution for the Cities of Stillwater (1992-1994) and Cottage Grove (1994-1996).

From 1997-2004, Eric worked as an Assistant Washington County Attorney, where he prosecuted Felony cases. Since 2005, Eric has maintained a private practice which includes Criminal and Civil Litigation.

Biography

In 2005, Eric opened up his law office after 5 years as a City Attorney and 8 years as a County Prosecutor. Eric's extensive trial experience includes trying nearly every crime in the book and a number of civil cases. Further, Eric's past experience includes a term on the Stillwater City Council (1995-2001) and a term as the President of the Washington County Bar Association (1994-1995).

Criminal Trial Experience

Felony

  • Murder, Rape, Robbery, Burglary, Arson, Prison Escape, Assault, Gun Charges, Drugs, Stalking, Child Abuse, Terrorist Threats, Forgery and Theft.

Misdemeanors

  • Simple Assault, Boating Violations, Shoplifting, Disorderly Conduct, and providing Alcohol to Minor

Traffic

  • Fleeing, DUI, DWI, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving & License Violations

Appellate Experience

Criminal

  • Challenges to the sufficiency of evidence in Murder, Rape, Robbery, Arson, Prison Escape, Burglary, Assault, Gun Charges & Forgery cases. Appropriateness of sentence in Robbery and Swindle cases. Other appeals covered issues of use of Impeachment evidence, prosecutorial misconduct and ability to withdraw a guilty plea.

Civil

  • Validity of a Restricted Covenant

Civil Litigation Experience
  • Employment actions, Termination of Parental Rights, Unlawful Detainers, Zoning, Open meeting law violations, and Adult use ordinance violations.

Political Experience
  • Stillwater City Council, 1995-2001. Commissioner, St. Croix Valley Cable Television Commission, 1999-2000.
  • Policy Advisor, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, 1995-1998.
  • President, Washington County Bar Association, 1994-1995.

Admissions

1992, Minnesota State Court

2006, U.S. District Court (Minnesota)

2008, Wisconsin State Court

Education

1988
(B.A.) Macalester College, cum laude

1992
(J.D.) University of Wisconsin-Madison

Professional Association

Washington County Bar Association


 

Contact Information

Eric Thole Law Office
275 3rd St S Stillwater, MN 55082

Phone:
(651) 439-1112
(651) 207-3500 (Cell)

Fax:
( 651) 439-1442

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