Winter is coming. Are you prepared?


Criminal cases are never a place of sunshine and summer. It is winter. Subzero focuses on the most serious felonies including murder, sexual assault, and felony drug trafficking. Subzero Criminal Defense has a track record of success in the most serious cases. Subzero Criminal Defense, the law firm built to handle the difficult season.

Local 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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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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Abuse of discretion appeals can be like NFL instant replays: a Minnesota federal appeals attorney explains the difficult challenge

September 10, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

If you are appealing your federal criminal conviction, you may think that the court of appeals will be reviewing your...

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The fork in the road: a Minnesota federal compassionate release lawyer explains

September 9, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

If you or a loved one is serving time in prison for a federal offense, in seeking out relief you...

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Federal 2255 post-conviction relief in Minnesota: actual innocence is not a constitutional challenge

September 8, 2025, by Subzero Criminal Defense

In most circumstances, you have 14 days to file an appeal after a federal conviction. If you are convicted in...

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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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