Shawn Leggitt

Shawn Leggitt, Esq. serves as the Brigade Judge Advocate for the Minnesota National Guard, providing legal representation in military legal matters, including courts-martial and diverse legal disciplines such as civil litigation and international law. In addition to military roles, Shawn has held positions as Assistant County Attorney in Benton County, Assistant Public Defender in the Seventh Judicial District, and Special Assistant State Public Defender. Shawn's legal experience includes representing indigent clients and conducting extensive legal research, leading to significant sentence reductions. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Previous military service includes roles in the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Forces Reserve.