About David Balmer

Mr. Balmer is a native Minnesotan; he is an honors graduate of both Bethel University and William Mitchell College of Law. Prior to establishing the Balmer Law Office in 2012, Mr. Balmer began his professional career as a reinsurance broker. In that capacity he assisted insurance companies in managing their risk through the negotiation and placement of multi-million dollar reinsurance contracts.

Mr. Balmer is committed to defending good people facing serious criminal charges. He has successfully defended clients charged with all variety of offenses—from first degree murder to careless driving. He has represented hundreds of clients both in the Twin Cities metro area and out-state Minnesota as well. His work regularly results in case dismissals or probation-only sentences.

While in law school Mr. Balmer volunteered as a student-attorney for the state’s public defender system. In that capacity he represented clients charged with a range of offenses—from the most basic of DWI offenses to extremely serious criminal sexual conduct charges. Because of his commitment to helping the less fortunate Mr. Balmer continues to volunteer his time with the public defender system.

When he’s not defending clients in court, Mr. Balmer enjoys spending time with his family as well as fishing and hunting in Minnesota’s north woods.