Gerald Wallace is an experienced attorney based in Duluth, Minnesota, with a decade of legal practice focused on criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, and probate matters. A 2014 graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law, Gerald began their career as an Assistant Public Defender for Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District, where they have handled a wide range of cases from misdemeanors to high-level felonies. In parallel, Gerald owns and operates the Wallace Law Firm, PLLC, providing dedicated legal representation to clients in both criminal and civil matters, including divorce, child custody, estate planning, landlord-tenant disputes, and small business law.

Gerald is a graduate of both the Ohio and Minnesota Public Defender Trial Schools and the Sentencing Advocacy Institute, reflecting a deep commitment to skilled and ethical defense work. In addition to maintaining a busy private practice and public defender caseload, Gerald has held multiple leadership roles, including President of the 11th Judicial District Bar Association and Shop Steward for IBT Local 320. Recognized multiple times as a Northstar Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association for significant pro bono contributions, Gerald has also been honored with the OSBA’s Pro Bono: Commitment to Community Award.

Beyond the courtroom, Gerald is an active volunteer and youth sports coach, serving on the Salvation Army Duluth Board and contributing to local baseball, basketball, football, and hockey programs.