Winter is coming. Are you prepared?


Criminal cases are never a place of sunshine and summer. It is winter. Whether your case is in the district court or in the court of appeals, you want a law firm that is prepared to handle the difficult season and advocate on your behalf. Subzero Criminal Defense has a track record of success from the most serious felonies to the lowest misdemeanors. When charged with a crime, you want a firm that can weather the storm. Subzero Criminal Defense, the law firm built to handle the difficult season.

State and National Award Winning Attorney

Peter Lindstrom is a 2025 Elite Lawyer, an honor reserved for the top 1% of criminal defense lawyers in the nation. He is also a 2025 Minnesota Rising Star Attorney. An honor reserved for the top 2.5% attorneys in the state who are under the age of 40.

Exceptional Results

Subzero achieves exceptional results. In some cases that can mean a dismissal, in other case it can mean lowered charges. Every case is different, so there are no guarantees. But you want to hire a firm that knows how to succeed. 

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Subzero Criminal Defense, the law firm built to handle the difficult season.

What Our Clients Say


​I have known Peter for over 10 years and he is one of the best attorneys in Minnesota. If you need a criminal defense attorney, he should be your go-to. He is thoughtful, attentive, thorough, and flat out knows his stuff.

Peter is very nice to work with. He knows what he’s doing, and cares. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Peter did a phenomenal job at making sure what was best for myself. He had great communication skills and was always on top of anything that changed within my case or not. I would recommend him to any one of my family members.

Peter Lindstrom is a hard-working attorney. His attention to detail and empathy for others is inspiring.

Peter is an incredibly tenacious and dedicated lawyer. He is smart, hardworking, justice driven and strongly believes in everyone having quality legal representation. A more fierce advocate would be difficult to find.

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The Bar to Charge Tax Evasion Cases as Felonies Just Got Lowered by the Minnesota Court of Appeals: What You Need to Know

July 22, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

There is not much caselaw in Minnesota on how to interpret the law on criminal tax evasion under Minnesota Statute...

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Peter Lindstrom Selected as a 2025 Minnesota Rising Star

July 15, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

We’re thrilled to announce that Peter Lindstrom, founder of Subzero Criminal Defense, has been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers® Rising...

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Minnesota on pace for a record amount of meth seized by the DEA: A Minnesota criminal defense attorney explains

April 24, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

The DEA recently reported that they are on pace to seize a record amount of methamphetamine. Last year the DEA...

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The Feeding Our Future federal trial’s lessons on defending yourself in a trial with co-defendants: A Minnesota criminal defense attorney explains

March 18, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

(photo credit by CC 2.0) Aimee Bock and Salim Said are co-defendants in federal trial being held in Minneapolis, MN. They are...

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The difference between a misdemeanor crime and a petty misdemeanor citation: The Importance of lawyers for school bus stop arm violations

March 17, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

In Minnesota, failing to stop at least 20 feet before a school bus with its stop arm extended can result...

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Feeding Our future federal trial and its impact on fraud charges for Minnesotans in state court

February 12, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

On February 10, 2025, opening statements in the trial of Aimee Bock began in federal court in Minneapolis, MN. She...

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