

FEATURED IN THE MEDIA
In The News
-
Derek Chauvin's stabbing raises further questions on federal prison securityVisit Link View Details
-
-
Judge declares mistrial for St. Paul man accused of trying to kill ex-wife with toxic liquidVisit Link View Details
-
Legal Turbulence: Ramsey County Trial Hits Snag Over Evidentiary Concerns Raised by Attorney Joe TamburinoVisit Link View Details
-
Chauvin's New Bid for Justice: A Fresh Attempt to Overturn Federal Conviction in George Floyd's Murder CaseVisit Link View Details
-
Joe Tamburino Featured on CourtTV Speaking About Florida Man Convicted of Killing Pregnant NieceVisit Link
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino successfully argued for a Harassment Restraining Order on behalf of Minneapolis City Council memberVisit Link View Details
-
-
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino spoke with CBS Evening News about why the case will continue to be in the courts for years to comeVisit Link View Details
-
The Star Tribune's research into the early details of the case included Attorney Joe Tamburino's analysis of the lawVisit Link View Details
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino spoke with CBS News about new developments in the caseVisit Link View Details
-
Joe Tamburino Spoke with NewsNation Host Dan Abrams to Analyze the Video Footage from the Shooting of Ricky CobbVisit Link View Details
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino discussed the Minnesota State Patrol shooting and killing of Ricky Cobb II with WCCO CBS TVVisit Link View Details
-
Joe Tamburino Talks to WCCO's Caroline Cummings About Lack of National Standards for Marijuana ImpairmentVisit Link View Details
-
Joe Tamburino talks Criminal Litigation on The Law Entrepreneur with Neil TyraVisit Link View Details
-
Idaho murder suspect makes first court appearance since death penalty announcementVisit Link View Details
-
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino discussed how a federal consent decree would impact MPD operationsVisit Link View Details
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino talks about the car accident that killed 5 young women in MinneapolisVisit Link View Details
-
Joe Tamburino lays out potential charges against man who caused fatal crash in UptownVisit Link View Details
-
AG Merrick Garland in Minneapolis Friday as DOJ investigation into MPD practices wrapsVisit Link View Details
-
Domestic violence program highlights resources following death of Madeline KingsburyVisit Link View Details
-
-
-
Adam Fravel, father of Madeline Kingsbury's children, arrested after human remains discoveredVisit Link View Details
-
Could Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Book Create New Appeal Grounds for Derek Chauvin?Visit Link
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino: Could Ellison's book create new appeal grounds for Chauvin?Visit Link View Details
-
-
LOCAL NEWS With Title 42 ending, Minnesota organizations prepping for more migrants to make their way northVisit Link View Details
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino and WCCO radio's Jason DeRusha talk about Donald Trump sexual abuse and defamationVisit Link View Details
-
Attorney Joe Tamburino talked about why the FBI was likely tracking Santos on Drivetime with DeRushaVisit Link View Details
-
-
Joe Tamburino Joined Drivetime with DeRusha on WCCO Radio to Discuss Former Police Officer Kim Potter's Release from Prison.Visit Link View Details
-
Joe Tamburino talked to KARE 11 NBC About How the Issue of Bail Could Be a Factor for a 31-year-old SuspectVisit Link View Details
-
-
Joe Tamburino spoke with CBS News about a potential legal considerations as the Ralph Yarl case progressesVisit Link View Details
-
-
-
-
Kim Potter Trial, Dec. 3 Live Updates: All 14 Jurors Selected, Opening Statements Planned For WednesdayVisit Link
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Tamburino Talks Law: Hot Topics
-
Derek Chauvin's stabbing raises further questions on federal prison securityVisit Link View DetailsDerek Chauvin's stabbing raises further questions on federal prison security
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona. While Chauvin is expected to survive his injuries, Attorney Joe Tamburino says the event raises concerns about federal prison security.
-
Man claims self-defense in fatal Minneapolis road rage shooting
A man claims self-defense in a fatal road rage case. Attorney Joe Tamburino weighs in on the legal questions expected to be critical for the case.
-
Judge declares mistrial for St. Paul man accused of trying to kill ex-wife with toxic liquidVisit Link View DetailsJudge declares mistrial for St. Paul man accused of trying to kill ex-wife with toxic liquidA judge declares a mistrial in the trial of St. Paul man accused of trying to kill his ex-wife with a toxic liquid. Attorney Joe Tamburino successfully argued the defense should have had access to all text messages during the discovery phase of the case. The judge agreed there were evidentiary issues and declared a mistrial.
TAMBURINO TALKS LAW PODCAST
On Tamburino Talks Law, Joe Tamburino takes the hottest topics in the news and shares his take on what it all means. Tamburino dissects everything from coronavirus executive orders to the high-profile maneuverings of cases like the George Floyd trial. He also weighs in on political developments from Washington D.C. Tamburino Talks Law brings you closer to the news and events of the week, so you can better understand how it all matters to you.

About Joe Tamburino
Joe Tamburino has been a leading legal voice in the Minneapolis – St. Paul area for more than 30 years. While leading the firm Caplan Tamburino, and throughout his career, he has gained substantial experience in the courtroom personally trying over 85 jury trials, including homicide and first-degree murder cases.
Tamburino an Emmy nominated is the go-to television legal analyst for high-profile issues that make news in Minnesota from the death of the musician Prince to coronavirus to the George Floyd Trial. He regularly appears on Court TV and contributes as a legal analyst to WCCO CBS TV in Minneapolis – St. Paul market.
He also hosts Tamburino Talks Law a weekly analysis of how the law impacts some of the most important news stories of the week.
Tamburino graduated from New York University in 1986 and the University of Minnesota Law School in 1989. He began his career in the Anoka County Attorney’s Office. He was an attorney with the Public Defender Offices in both Anoka and Hennepin Counties. In 1997, he joined Caplan Law Firm. Tamburino is licensed in Minnesota & Wisconsin State Courts and Federal Courts in MN, WI and ND.
Awards and Accomplishments
- MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist –Fewer than 3% of all Attorneys achieve this status
- Minnesota “Super Lawyer” Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Law & Politics, 2000-2020
- Minnesota “Rising Star,” Minnesota Law & Politics, 1998
- National Moot Court Competition, New York, 1989

ARTICLES
-
An op-ed written by Joe Tamburino about the controversial police response to the school shooting tragedy in Uvalde, Texas has been published by the Star Tribune. In his article, Attorney Joe Tamburino ...
Read More -
Recently in our blog, we reported that Attorney Joe Tamburino was offering his pro bono representation to a homeowner who fatally shot a home invader last winter after using several warning shots. She ...
Read More -
Attorney Joe Tamburino of Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A. recently wrote an opinion piece on the George Floyd killing case, which was featured in the Star Tribune. In the article, he addressed a ...
Read More