AttorneyWilliam Jungbauer
Yaeger & Jungbauer Barristers, PLC
7760 France Ave S Suite 1100, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55435
Minnesota Civil Rights Trial Attorneys
William Jungbauer is a seasoned civil rights and personal injury attorney based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, practicing with Yaeger & Jungbauer Barristers, PLC. He has dedicated a significant portion of his legal career to representing individuals who have suffered harm at the hands of law enforcement officers and government entities, including victims of excessive force, false arrest, and unconstitutional conduct. His work spans both state and federal courts, where he has litigated claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and related civil rights statutes.
Jungbauer has developed a reputation in Minnesota legal circles for his tenacious courtroom advocacy and his commitment to holding public officials and police departments accountable for civil rights violations. He has represented clients in cases involving police brutality, wrongful detention, and misconduct by corrections officers, navigating the complex legal landscape of qualified immunity and municipal liability that defines this area of law. His litigation experience includes taking cases to trial and negotiating substantial settlements on behalf of injured clients and their families.
As a partner at Yaeger & Jungbauer Barristers, PLC, Jungbauer works alongside fellow attorneys to provide comprehensive legal representation to civil rights claimants throughout Minnesota. The firm has handled a wide range of matters involving government misconduct, and Jungbauer's specific focus on police accountability cases has positioned him as a known advocate for individuals seeking justice against law enforcement. His approach combines thorough case investigation with aggressive litigation strategy to maximize outcomes for his clients.
Beyond police misconduct, Jungbauer's practice also encompasses personal injury and wrongful death litigation, areas that often intersect with civil rights claims when law enforcement conduct results in serious injury or loss of life. His dual expertise allows him to pursue both constitutional and tort-based theories of recovery, giving clients the broadest possible avenue for relief. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota and before the relevant federal district courts.
Notable Results
- Consistently recovered six- and seven-figure settlements for victims of unlawful arrest and physical abuse by law enforcement
- Currently leading multiple 2026 filings against suburban departments for patterns of racial profiling and excessive force
Key Characteristics
- Has litigated civil rights claims in both Minnesota state courts and federal district courts under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, targeting unconstitutional conduct by law enforcement officers.
- Focuses on holding police departments and municipalities accountable through both trial verdicts and negotiated settlements in excessive force and false arrest cases.
- Works as a partner at Yaeger & Jungbauer Barristers, PLC, a firm known in the Twin Cities for aggressive plaintiff-side civil rights and personal injury litigation.
- Handles cases at the intersection of wrongful death and civil rights, pursuing constitutional and tort-based theories of recovery for families who have lost loved ones due to police conduct.
- Navigates the complex qualified immunity defense and municipal liability doctrines that frequently shield law enforcement defendants in civil rights litigation.