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Mary P. Mooney
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Many times in life each of us come to a crossroads or encounter an issue in which we need to get legal advice on how best to proceed forward. At such times it is important to obtain guidance from someone who can act like a beacon in a possible sea of doubt or confusion.
Mooney Law Office is committed to providing you with top notch legal representation. Mooney Law Office has represented hundreds of clients over the years in the ten county metropolitan area as well as out-state Minnesota. Every client is approached with a focus on integrity, advocacy and understanding....
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Ms. Karen Terese Kugler
Plymouth, MN Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Minnesota Law School
Ms. Kugler practices exclusively in the area of family law. Karen works toward equitable settlements, but is skilled in trial advocacy. Karen discusses the risks and expense of litigation with her clients. She is a knowledgeable, empathetic, and assertive legal advocate and handles all family law issues: spousal maintenance, child support, property division, and custody at the trial and appellate levels. Karen is past Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Family Law Section and is a past Co-Chair of the RCBA Family Law Section. She is a frequent writer and speaker regarding family law, co-authoring the Child Support...
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Jill Poppe Mackenzie
St. Paul, MN Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
University of Minnesota Law School
Jill utilizes an innovative approach to family law - she see a divorce as a "family reorganization" and she encourages her clients to adhere to the following guiding principles:
1. A happy family in two houses is better than a miserable family in one house.
2. A divorce terminates a marriage, but a divorce does not terminate a family.
3. Conflict damages children.
4. A divorce is not to be started lightly - it impacts multiple generations.
5. All divorces cause losses.
6. We all experience a predictable pattern of emotions in response to losses.
7. You choose to make your life better.
8. Revenge against the other party does not make your life better.
9. Life's challenges...
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Chelsea Barr
Minnetonka, MN Family Law Attorney
Family and Estate Planning
University of Saint Thomas
Chelsea Barr is a family law and estate planning attorney with a desire to help families navigate some of the most stressful and sensitive times of their lives.
Chelsea graduated magna cum laude from Minnesota State University, Mankato. During her undergraduate studies, she interned at the Domestic Violence Unit of the Niagara Falls Police Department. Chelsea earned her J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. During law school, she worked as a certified student attorney at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. She participated in the Immigration Appellate Clinic, representing individuals in their immigration appeals. Chelsea also served as...
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Stephanie J. Hill
Edina, MN Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law and Hamline University
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Cresston Gackle
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(612) 470-0529
310 South Fourth Avenue
Suite 5010
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Family and Juvenile
University of Minnesota Law School
Cresston Gackle started Cresston Law LLC after clerking for three years for a judge in Hennepin County in the Family, Civil, and Juvenile Divisions. As a clerk, Cresston researched Minnesota and federal law and legal rules, reviewed thousands of pages of filings, drafted hundreds of orders on petitions and motions, and filed thousands of documents. He communicated effectively with the public, including attorneys and self-represented parties, on difficult and emotional issues, and administered a busy court calendar, scheduling hearings and entering events. He also observed how counsel negotiate cases in the Family, Civil, and Juvenile Courts, and how judges and...
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Jennifer Evans
Eagan, MN Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Estate Planning and Probate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Obi E Chukwu
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Immigration
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
I believe that family is at the core of our communities. In that respect my practice of family law and contracts emphasizes respect for the family, protection for children and fair & balanced treatment of individuals. Without sacrificing zealous client advocacy I strive to find solutions that benefit clients from the start with limited expense.
We are a community of immigrants and are stronger because of it. I believe our immigration laws should work for us not against us and my office endeavors to find ways to make immigration laws most effective for our clients.
I have extensive...
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Matthew J Gilbert
Burnsville, MN Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Employment
In 2012 and 2015, Minnesota Super Lawyers recognized Matt as a “Rising Star,” which is an honor that less than three percent of Minnesota’s young attorneys earn. In 2014, the National Trial Lawyers recognized Matt as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer for his exemplary leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as civil trial lawyer.
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Judith Samson
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Lawyer
(612) 333-8001
310 Fourth Avenue South
Suite 1050
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Family, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
At the law office of Judith A. Samson, I strive to provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere for clients while aggressively pursuing their defense, acquittal, and freedom. As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, I recognize the need to provide clients with thorough understanding of their options and realistic outcomes while also vigorously defending against the charges. I have been serving clients as a Minnesota defense attorney for more than 15 years and provide comprehensive defense services ranging from drug charges and DUI to assault, theft, and juvenile crimes.
Being investigated or charged with a crime can be a frightening and life-changing...
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Eva Cheney-Hatcher
Apple Valley, MN Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Eva Cheney Hatcher is a respected Family Law Attorney and Qualified Rule 114 Neutral with 19 years of experience. She graduated from Sioux Falls University in South Dakota, Summa Cum Laude, with degrees in English and Business. She was a member of the Honors Society, and named as an Outstanding College Student of America. She attended the University of South Dakota School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate, was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Legal Research and Writing, a Law School Foundation Academic Scholarship, and was recognized by the Who's Who Among American Law Students.
Eva brings...
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Cara Wittwer
Delano, MN Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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Dawn Marie Mondus
Andover, MN Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Hamline University School of Law
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Lisa Amundson
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(612) 305-1407
2100 AT&T Tower
901 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Hamline University School of Law
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Laurie Cylkowski
Eagan, MN Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Laurie’s practice is focused primarily on family law, including complex issues pertaining to divorce, child custody, property division, modifications of divorce decrees, orders for protection, enforcement, paternity matters, and domestic abuse. Ms. Cylkowski also devotes a portion of her practice to issues of civil rights, discrimination in the work place and special education law - advocating for children with Individual Education Plans (IEP's), negotiating special education services with School Districts and enforcement.
Laurie A. Cylkowski is an experienced trial attorney who is diligent in her practice and dedicated to her clients. She is admitted to practice in all courts in the...
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Mary Wilmes
St Paul, MN Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
William Mitchell College of Law
I have been a family lawyer since 1985 and a family mediator since 1993. I joined the Collaborative Law Institute in 2003. With over twenty-five years of experience as a family law attorney and life experiences that include being a mother of two and grandmother of six, I am convinced that people who look back on their divorce are most satisfied when they were able to resolve issues peacefully with dignity and, if there are children, work positively with their former partner as co-parents. Collaborative law is a great process that can work for most people who want...
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John P. Guzik
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Roseville, MN Family Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Family, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law
John Guzik has been a practicing attorney in the Twin Cities area, representing individual clients – not banks, corporations or the government, for over 30 years. His philosophy is to help solve legal problems by applying creative solutions to what are often times difficult and complex legal issues and problems. He works hard to provide his clients with competent, thorough and professional legal advice and representation. If you would like to learn more information about him, and the services his office provides, please call (651) 636-2600 to schedule an initial consultation, at no cost or obligation.
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Elizabeth Cloutier
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
William Mitchell College of Law
Voted Favorite Femal Family Law Attorney by the readers of Minnesota Women's Press 2008
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James CW Bock
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Attorney
1225 LaSalle Ave.
Suite 1105
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Susan M. Lach
Maplewood, MN Family Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Susan M. Lach is a shareholder at Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O'Connell, PLLC and a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral. Ms. Lach practices in all areas of family law, including complex property valuation and division, contested child custody matters, spousal maintenance, child support issues, and antenuptial agreements. Ms. Lach is trained in arbitration, as well as mediation. She is a Financial Early Neutral Evaluator for the Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, and Dakota County District Court Early Neutral Evaluation Programs. Ms. Lach is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is past Minnesota Delegate to...
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Ashley Beard
Apple Valley, MN Family Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Ashley M. Beard is a dedicated attorney with a strong background in family law and litigation matters. She is known for her unwavering commitment to advocating for her clients and providing them with personalized and strategic legal representation. Ashley's experience spans across various legal settings, including private law firms, a self-help clinic, and as a certified student attorney, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in handling diverse legal matters.
Ashley has successfully handled family law-related matters, such as dissolution, child custody, child support, and parenting time, and provided representation in ex parte proceedings involving allegations of abuse or neglect. Ashley's strategic approach...
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Anna M. Yakle
Apple Valley, MN Family Law Attorney
Family, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
Anna focuses her practice on family law matters, including divorce, adoption, custody, parenting time/visitation, grandparent visitation, and paternity and estate planning and probate matters, including wills, trusts, health care directives, and powers of attorney. She also represents clients in the areas of employment law and business law. Anna obtained her Bachelor of Science from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota in 2004 and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2008.
During law school, Anna served on the Hamline Law Review and maintained her presidential merit scholarship. Prior to joining Tentinger...
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Jeffrey Priest
Lakeville, MN Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Michigan State University
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Robert Kane
Eagan, MN Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
General practitioner who provides exemplary consultation and representation for families and businesses in Minnesota and California. Unbundled legal services available.
Business attorney who provides superior legal leadership for established companies, as well as startup endeavors. Institutes policies and procedures to ensure compliance with municipal, state and federal laws and regulations. Clients include medical service providers, security firms, restaurants, local organizations (not for profit,) home improvement contractors, etc. I pride myself on understanding a business’ needs and responding promptly, efficiently and effectively.
Family attorney who provides compassionate legal guidance for empty nesters, as well as young couples. Focuses on ensuring a benevolent...
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David M. Cox
Otsego, MN Family Law Lawyer
Family, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Wanda Gierman
Saint Cloud, MN Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Wanda Gierman is a criminal litigation attorney in St. Cloud, Minnesota where she has practiced law for more than a decade. She serves Stearns County and the surrounding counties throughout the state of Minnesota. Ms. Gierman grew up in Rugby, North Dakota and attended University of North Dakota where she graduated with a degree majoring in criminal justice with a minor in psychology. As an undergraduate, she worked as a summer intern for the North Dakota Supreme Court. She went on to attend William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated in 2004. While in law...
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Jerry A. McDonald
Chanhassen, MN Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(952) 253-1406
600 West 78th Street
Suite 230
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0159
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Hamline University School of Law
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JoAnn Boote
Cambridge, MN Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Hamline University School of Law
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Ignatius Udeani
Bloomington, MN Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal and Immigration
William Mitchell College of Law
Udeani Law Office is a legal firm devoted to helping Minneapolis residents with their various matters relating to criminal defense, family law, and immigration law. The team recognizes that these can be some of the most complex legal fields to work through, which is why every client is treated with respect and honesty. No two cases are alike, and when you retain the firms representation, you can be confident that you will be working with an attorney who is genuinely passionate about helping you obtain your goals. You'll never be left in the dark about the status of your case,...
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Julie LaFleur
Maplewood, MN Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Colin S Colby
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Divorce
I take deep care to get to know my clients, their background and story, and their values so that when moments to negotiate, settle, or go to trial arise, I am properly informed to use the tools of law and advocacy to bring about the best outcome for my client. I provide the most efficient and effective representation possible for my clients. I am adaptable, learn on my feet, and have extensive knowledge in family, divorce, and criminal matters. I incorporate my knowledge of the law with the deep knowledge I come to have of my clients to provide top...
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Matt Gilbert
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily and Business
William Mitchell College of Law
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Cathy A Wagner
Rogers, MN Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
William Mitchell College of Law
I was a late bloomer. I didn't even start on my undergraduate degree until I was 35. Perseverence pays off, however. I made it all the way through undergrad and law school and have been practicing since 1994. Much of that time was spent as a solo practitioner, but I have a colleague who is an equal owner with me.
My practice is limited to estate planning (wills and trusts), probate, guardianship/conservatorships and all aspects of family law (divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, property division, etc.)
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Ana Maria Gomez
Saint Paul, MN, MN Family Law Attorney
Family, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Universidad Catolica Andres Bello: Abogada 1999.
Hamline University Law School: Master of Laws 2001.
William Mitchell College of Law: Juris Doctor 2003.
Licensed to practice in Venezuela, and before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the United States District Court.
Fluent in Spanish and English
Faculty at National American University: Paralegal Program
Currently serving as a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association Diversity Committee.
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Mark William Perron
Hugo, MN Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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James Kleinke
White Bear Lake, MN Family Law Attorney
4527 Allendale Drive
White Bear Lake, MN 55127
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
William Mitchell College of Law
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Paul F. Shoemaker
Minneapolis, MN Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Probate
University of North Dakota School of Law
Paul F. Shoemaker has been litigating civil disputes and practicing contested Minnesota divorce and family law matters since his admission to practice law in 1986. In his Minnesota divorce and family law practice, Mr. Shoemaker has counseled and represented hundreds of individuals in disputed and undisputed divorce and paternity actions and in post-divorce issues and hearings involving modification and enforcement of child support, custody, parenting time, spousal maintenance, and other family law issues. He is experienced in Minnesota divorce law in district court trials and appeals. His Minnesota divorce trial experience has involved temporary restraining orders, disputed custody battles, grandparent...
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Heidi A. Swisher
Cambridge, MN Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Divorce
I have worked as a child support officer, legal assistant, law clerk, certified student attorney, and attorney. I have over nine years experience working in the area of family law. I also prosecute criminal cases for a small town.
