Meet The Team

We are a Minnesota-based law firm
focused on putting people first

Founded by two dedicated attorneys with thousands of courtroom hours and prior clients, our firm was created with the goal of helping people move forward with their lives. We focus all of our resources on our clients. With our experience as your guide, you can rest assured that your case is in safe hands with us. 

Adam Garber

Partner

Adam began his career while still in law school, clerking as a certified student attorney for the Anoka County Public Defender's Office. This experience was invaluable, providing on-the-job training in a wide variety of criminal defense cases, and courtroom hours. Graduating Cum Laude from William Mitchell College of Law, Adam started his own firm taking along the lessons that he learned from the Public Defender's Office: providing zealous representation to every one of his clients. In 2019, he joined his former co-worker Matt Bakke forming Garber & Bakke, LLC, where together they continue to embody the vision of putting people first.

Matt Bakke

Retired Partner

As a graduate of Hamline University School of Law, with an undergraduate degree in Mass Communications from the University of Utah, Matt began his legal career with the Public Defender's Office. Starting as a certified student attorney alongside Adam Garber, and later a Assistant Public Defender, Matt worked hard to further his passion of helping people. Through the founding of Garber & Bakke, LLC, he has been able reach more people in need. Matt also donates his time to helping the next generation in the practice of law through working with students at law schools across the country. Matt has retired from Garber & Bakke as of November, 2022.

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What to expect as our client?

Our twin commitments of zealous advocacy and and putting people first define us as attorneys. Regardless of what your case entails, you can be assured that it will be our priority. As our client, you will always know where you and your case sit with the court; no legalese required – it’s our mission to make sure that you understand what’s going on. But don’t take our word for it, have a look at what some of our former clients have to say.
I am not a lawyer, but I am versed in the law. I could have defended myself, but the outcome would most assuredly been different. Adam went into 'enemy territory' for me, armed with legal expertise and new scientific data. My legal outcome here: HAPPY doesn't quite say enough!
Goes to Battle for you!
Kevin
Matt was very helpful. This was my first DUI and was lost in regards to what or how to move forward. He talked with my family and was helpful even before hiring him. Gave them direction and helped ease there stress in the entire situation. I would definitely recommend Matts services to anyone going thru similar legal issues. He drove an hour plus each way to go over the case and would return my calls directly.
Matthew is there when all felt confused and lost.
Aaron