Christopher J Cadem

Christopher J Cadem brings over ten years of dedicated experience in litigation, managing both criminal and civil cases in State and Federal Courts. His extensive trial experience includes over 100 trials and about a dozen appeals, with several petitions to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Chris has successfully represented clients in a wide range of criminal matters, from minor speeding violations to serious charges like first-degree murder and criminal sexual conduct. On the civil side, he handles cases ranging from contract disputes to intricate multi-party financial matters involving millions of dollars. His diverse clientele includes an Academy Award-nominated actor, family members of court staff, a judge, and thousands of Minnesotans.

Recognized for his expertise and professionalism, Chris has been honored as an “Up & Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer magazine and a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers magazine. He has been repeatedly named a “North Star Lawyer” by the Minnesota State Bar Association and listed in the “Top 100” criminal defense attorneys by the National Trial Lawyer Association. Avvo.com has awarded him its highest distinction, rating him a “Superb Attorney 10 out of 10.”

In recent years, Chris's work has garnered national attention, with notable successes including acquittals in 1st Degree Murder, homicide, and 1st Degree Rape cases.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science and psychology from the University of Minnesota Morris, graduating with Highest Distinction. He received the Scholar of the College Award and the Gieske Academic Award, was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, and presented his independent research on social identity and voting behavior at both the University of Minnesota Research Symposium and the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Louisville, Kentucky.