St. Paul Criminal Defense Attorney

Kevin DeVore tried a Criminal Sexual Conduct case to a Washington County jury in April 2024. During the 8-day trial, DeVore called two forensic expert witnesses, plus several fact and character witnesses in his client’s defense. DeVore also cross examined two expert witnesses for the state, the alleged victim, and other law enforcement witnesses called… Read more »

Kevin is happy to announce that he helped his client get two felony charges dismissed after a contested preliminary hearing in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Charged with Felony Strangulation and Felony Stalking, Kevin and his client challenged the probable cause to support the charges. The State called one witness who testified. On cross examination, Kevin… Read more »

Kevin DeVore received another dismissal for his client. On the verge of going to trial in Ramsey County, the State dismissed its assault charges against a DeVore Law Office client for lack of ability to prove its case. Kevin and his team dug in their heels and mounted a strong defense early to show the… Read more »

One of Kevin DeVore’s clients received an early holiday present from Ramsey County this week. Charged with Felony Assault 2nd Degree – Dangerous Weapon and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Kevin and his client filed a self-defense claim and set the matter for trial. After one trial scheduling delay, Kevin’s client maintained his innocence and pushed… Read more »

Kevin DeVore’s client was facing Felony Theft and related charges in Washington County. Through swift negotiations, Kevin was able to help get the charges dismissed against his client. This was an excellent result for his young client who is just trying to make her mark in the world. Avoiding the felony conviction being on her… Read more »

Kevin DeVore stood up for his client’s rights and, after reviewing the evidence, persuaded the Ramsey County prosecutor to dismiss the charges. DeVore’s client was charged with domestic assault following an incident with a family member. It was clear that the evidence would have made it difficult for the State to prove its case. Kevin… Read more »

Client charged in Stearns County with felony strangulation and two misdemeanor domestic assault charges. Defendant found not guilty verdicts on all three.

In a very rare instance, a client of Kevin DeVore was given a downward dispositional departure in an Assault 2 and Felon in Possession of a Firearm case. A Ramsey County Judge granted the defendant’s motion for the downward departure, which was agree to by the State, and allowed Mr. DeVore’s client to avoid going… Read more »

Another client of Kevin DeVore has had all charges dismissed. Washington County Attorney’s Office dismissed two counts of Felony Theft by Swindle and Theft by Diverting Corporate Property after investigative work produced by the defense showcased flaws in the State’s case and raised serious questions of credibility in the State’s witnesses. The State decided it… Read more »

DeVore’s client was charged with felony taking of an automobile without permission, i.e., automobile theft, in Stearns County. After more than two years of motions, arguments, evaluations and hearings, the State filed is dismissal of all charges against our client. We are grateful for the outcome after persevering through more than two years of court… Read more »

After nearly two years of hard work and perseverance, Kevin helped guide his client through the maze of legal obstacles to get the ultimate prize- dismissal of all charges. In a case where Kevin’s client was unwittingly swept up into an unfortunate drug transaction that led to the death of a young man, it was… Read more »

Felony criminal vehicular homicide charges dismissed. After a hotly contested omnibus issue over the issue of “gross negligence,” DeVore was able to persuade a Wilkin County Judge to follow the law and dismiss the two felony homicide charges against his client.