Patrick Casey
Patrick was born in Elmira, New York, and lived in Arizona and Wisconsin. He attended Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, where he majored in History and Politics, and played football. Patrick graduated with honors from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, where he served as the assistant Law Review editor. His emphasis in law school was on trial practice.
Patrick worked in St. Paul, Minnesota for two years in the areas of civil litigation and debt collection. He moved to southern Minnesota in 2005, and worked for five years as a Public Defender for the Fifth Judicial District. In 2009, he was named the Patrick F. Moriarty Trial Attorney of the Year. This award is given to a seasoned trial lawyer who tries difficult and high-profile cases, and who has extensive trial experience and client advocacy.
Patrick provides client-centered representation and is sensitive to his clients’ needs. Patrick joined Farrish Johnson Law Office in July of 2010. His practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.
Patrick has many interests including coaching youth sports, riding bike with his wife and children, attending sporting events, and volunteering in his community.
E-mail Patrick Casey at pcasey@farrishlaw.com
EDUCATION
- J.D. 2003, Thomas Jefferson School of law (magna cum laude)
- B.A. 2000, Ripon College
ADMITTED
- 2003, Minnesota
- 2011, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
- Named 2009 Patrick F. Moriarty Trial Attorney of the Year for the Fifth Judicial District
- Trial Advocacy Training
- DNA Analysis Training
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Sixth District Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Criminal and Family Law Sections)
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Criminal Section Council)
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board of Directors, 2011)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Kiwanis
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Minnesota Criminal Defense
- Minnesota Family Law
- Minnesota Civil Litigation
