Andrew Markquart

Andrew Markquart serves as an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline and holds the position of Staff Attorney at the Great North Innocence Project in Minneapolis. His professional work centers on investigating wrongful convictions and representing clients in post-conviction litigation across state and federal courts. Previously, he worked as a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in New York.

He received his legal education from Columbia Law School, where he co-authored foundational research on wrongful convictions that evolved into his 2014 publication. His teaching includes courses on Wrongful Convictions at Mitchell Hamline.

Research Focus: Markquart's expertise encompasses systematic flaws in criminal justice systems, DNA exoneration protocols, prosecutorial misconduct, and appellate litigation strategies. His work bridges academic research with practical legal advocacy to address judicial inequities.

Publication Trends: His 2014 book exemplifies his research methodology, combining empirical case analysis with legal theory to examine systemic failures in capital punishment cases. The work intersects criminal law, forensic science, and judicial ethics.

No scientific awards or student advising relationships are documented in available materials.

Professional Affiliations: At the Great North Innocence Project, he collaborates with forensic experts, investigators, and legal teams to review conviction integrity and pursue exonerations through DNA testing and evidentiary reinvestigation.