Last year, out of the blue, I got a call from a young lawyer named Caleb Anthony. I didn’t know him, had never even heard his name before. He said he wanted to buy me lunch.
At the time, Caleb lived and worked in Rochester, not exactly next door. But he insisted he’d drive all the way up to our office to meet me anywhere I wanted for lunch. He even offered to pick up the tab. So, we met across the street from my office at Pizza Lucé.
Over pizza, Caleb looked me straight in the eye and asked me a bold question:
“How do I become Minnesota’s best DWI lawyer?”
I told him the truth: to do that, you need to master the science of DWI defense. Not just the law, but the science—the breath and blood testing, the chemistry, the flaws that can make or break a case. I also told him he had to learn “cop science”—the same training officers get in SFSTs, ARIDE, and DRE. Finally, I told him to watch the best lawyers at work, study how they win, and ask why.
I’ll be honest: I didn’t think he’d actually do it. At least not as fast as he did.
Six Months Later: Proof in Action
Six months later, we met again. This time, Caleb had proof. He had made lifestyle changes to improve his health and well-being. More importantly, he’d figured out how to get into Standardized Field Sobriety Training—the very course police officers take.
Now, this wasn’t easy. He was still clerking for a judge, which doesn’t exactly pay top dollar. He couldn’t afford to fly across the country for multi-day seminars. So he got creative: he reached out to police departments across Minnesota, asking if they’d let him sit in on their SFST training. Most said no. But Caleb didn’t quit until one finally said yes. That kind of persistence is rare. This time I paid for lunch.
Doing Whatever It Takes (Literally)
Then Caleb aimed even higher. He decided to pursue the ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation. This credential requires advanced training in gas chromatography, the very science government labs use to test blood and urine for alcohol, marijuana and other drugs.
That training isn’t cheap. Most people book the recommended hotels near the lab. Caleb? He stayed in the cheapest VRBOs he could find in a rough Chicago neighborhood to make it work. He begged for the public defender rate and got it. Twice now, he’s done it with two different gas chromatography courses. By this fall, when he finishes the last courses and passes the exam, he’ll become only the second ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist in Minnesota.
And he hasn’t stopped there. He’s sought out some of the best DWI lawyers around, watched them in court, and followed up with questions about their tactics. He’s been relentless in learning, not just from books, but from people who win.
The Big News: Caleb Joins Ramsay Law Firm!
On September 2, 2025, Caleb Anthony is joining the Ramsay Law Firm as an associate attorney. And I couldn’t be more excited.
This isn’t just someone padding a résumé. This is a lawyer who has already proven he’ll do whatever it takes to master his craft and relentlessly defend his clients. One day, I expect Caleb will also become only the second Minnesota lawyer ever to be Board Certified by the ABA as an expert in DWI Defense Law.
It’s important to note that I didn’t simply accept his passion at face value. I did my own due diligence and inquired about Caleb’s work. The common theme that stood out from everyone I spoke with was simple but powerful: Caleb genuinely cares for his clients. That, more than anything, convinced me he had what it takes to be part of this firm.
What Does All This Mean?
It means that if you ever find yourself facing charges that could take away your career, your license, or your future, you won’t have to face it alone. Whether you’re a commercial driver, a physician, a pilot, or anyone whose life depends on the outcome of a DWI case, Caleb will stand by you, fight for you, and bring every ounce of his knowledge and determination to your defense.
That’s why we’re lucky to have him on our team, and why you’ll be fortunate to have him on yours.
— Chuck Ramsay
