Eric C. Thole - Stillwater, MN
Attorney at Thole Law Firm
Criminal Law Lawyers in Stillwater, MN
275 South 3rd Street Suite 203 Stillwater, MN 55082
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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34
Years
Experience
Stillwater Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Drug Possession
- Disorderly Conduct
- Assault
- Theft
- Burglary
- White Collar Crime
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Traffic Violations
Attorney Information
Overview
Eric Thole spent two years at NDSU where he played football, he lettered on the 1985 NCAA Division II National Championship team. In 1986, Thole transferred to Macalester College and played on the winningest football team in school history and was also named the top male scholar-athlete in his graduating class.
Prior to opening his own law firm, Thole spent the first five years of his career at law firms that represented the Cities of Stillwater and Cottage Grove. Eric Thole also spent 8 years as an assistant Washington County attorney, prosecuting felony cases. In 2005, Thole started his own firm and has defended over 2000 different people. Thole was also a past President of the Washington County Bar Association.
In addition to his law practice, Thole is very involved in the local community. He is a former Stillwater City Councilman, founding member of both the Stillwater Football and Basketball Booster board of directors.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Eric C. Thole
Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2001 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1992
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1992
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Non Legal Education
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Macalester College,
Saint Paul,
Minnesota, 1988
B.A.
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Macalester College,
Saint Paul,
Minnesota, 1988
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1992
- Wisconsin, 1992
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2017-2018One of my friends has been facing criminal charges for Four years. Then, I started searching attorney on the internet who to put my trust in, I came across Eric Thole, and I am glad that I suggested this criminal lawyer because my friend won his case. Highly Recommend!
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Hired Attorney 2018-2019Eric after speaking with him by phone.Eric was helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. He made my experience much easier than I was expecting.
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Contact
275 South 3rd Street
Suite 203
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-300-7389
Fax: 651-439-1442
Email: Send a message
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