Dane DeKrey

Dane DeKrey is a criminal defense lawyer and partner at Ringstrom DeKrey law firm.12 He has over a decade of experience in both private and public law, specializing in criminal defense.1 DeKrey graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2014 and summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota in 2008.12

Throughout his career, DeKrey has held several notable positions:

1. Director of Advocacy at the ACLU (2019-2021)2
2. Assistant Federal Public Defender in Fargo, North Dakota (2016-2019)12
3. Associate at Zimmerman Reed LLP (2014-2016)12
4. Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Earl Pomeroy in the U.S. House of Representatives (2009-2010)2

DeKrey has received recognition for his work, including being named a Minnesota Super Lawyer "Rising Star" and a fellow of the American Bar Foundation.1 He is admitted to practice law in Minnesota, North Dakota, and various federal courts.1

Outside of his legal work, DeKrey serves on the board of Lunch Aid North Dakota and as an advisor to the Great Northern Innocence Project.1 He currently resides in Moorhead, Minnesota, with his family.1