Family Law law in Minnesota covers child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Minnesota has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to family law cases, and attorneys who practice in District Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

Minnesota is an equitable distribution state, which determines how courts divide marital property and debts. Custody decisions in District Court are based on the best interests of the child standard, and judges have significant discretion. The divorce process involves specific procedural requirements, and a Minnesota family law attorney who regularly appears in District Court understands the local expectations and timelines that affect every case.

Choosing the right family law attorney in Minnesota means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how family law law works in Minnesota — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to family law law in Minnesota. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Jeffrey Robert Domingues - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burns & Hansen P.A.
 8401 Wayzata Blvd Suite 300 Minneapolis MN 55426
(952) 564-6246
University of Minnesota Law School (2016)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Bruce Kunz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kunz Law Office, P.C.
 800 W Main St Perham MN 56573
(218) 346-4600
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Attorney Bradley W. Newbolt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Newbolt Law Office
 2655 Innsbruck Drive Suite A Saint Paul MN 55112
(763) 427-5858
University of Saint Thomas
English, French
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Divorce
Jean Paul Agustin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burns & Hansen, P.A.
 8401 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 300 Minneapolis MN 55426
(952) 564-6262
University of Minnesota Law School (2011)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Christopher J Cadem - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cadem Law Group, P.L.L.C.
 1014 Arcade Street At. Paul MN 55106
(612) 222-6127
University of Minnesota Law School
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy
Joshua Franklin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Franklin & Associates
 225 South Sixth Street, Ste 4000 Minneapolis MN 55402
(917) 402-4709
Mitchell Hamline School of Law (2017)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Angela V. Lallemont - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lallemont Law LLC
 174 Main Street Winona MN 55987
(507) 312-7975
Mitchell Hamline School of Law (2019)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Divorce
Terrance J. Zawacki - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Alliance Law Office P.A.
 1915 Greenview Drive SW Suite A Rochester MN 55902
(507) 218-8372
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Meagan Guptill - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Meagan Guptill Law Offices, LLC
 P.O. Box 615 Cambridge MN 55008
(763) 350-3092
English, Spanish
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Landlord Tenant
Jerry A. McDonald - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Jerry A. McDonald, PLC.
 600 West 78th Street Suite 230 Chanhassen MN 55317-0159
(952) 253-1406
Hamline University School of Law (1999)
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Jacob J Thomason - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cadem Law Group
 1005 Pebble Lake Road Suite 209 Fergus Falls MN 56537
(218) 739-4357
William Mitchell College of Law (2010)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Hannah Marie El-Bashir - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
El-Bashir Law
 14391 Edgewood Drive Suite 203 Baxter MN 56425
(507) 779-6767
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
Timothy Theisen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Theisen Law
 Central Avenue Buffalo MN 55313
(763) 421-0965
University of Minnesota Law School (1987)
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
Jennifer M Macaulay - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Macaulay Law Offices, Ltd.
 649 Grand Avenue St. Paul MN 55105
(651) 231-1237
William Mitchell College of Law (1998)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Mark David Luther - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark Luther Law Office
 Ridgedale Office Center 13911 Ridgedale Drive; Suite 401B Minnetonka MN 55305
(952) 931-9398
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona (1970)
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
Kristin Huston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Huston & Schneider, PLLC
 5201 Eden Avenue Suite 300 Edina MN 55436
(763) 259-3656
Hamline University School of Law (1997)
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
Barbara Gislason - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason
 7362 University Avenue NE Suite 120 Fridley MN 55432
(763) 572-9297
William Mitchell College of Law (1980)
English, French
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Brian Chmielewski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chmielewski Law Office
 7595 Currell Blvd. P.O. Box 25884 Woodbury MN 55125
(651) 330-7191
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School (2003)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Allen Haugrud - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 121 East Lincoln Avenue Fergus Falls MN 56537
(218) 998-4299
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (1975)
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
Jeffrey Robert Arrigoni - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arrigoni Law Office
 1811 Weir Drive, Suite 160 Woodbury MN 55125
(651) 738-1400
Saint Olaf College (1976)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Divorce
Christopher Cain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office Chtd.
 975 34th Avenue NW Suite 302 Rochester MN 56901
(507) 625-5000
William Mitchell College of Law
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Family Law
Karl Kruger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kruger Law Office, LLC
 9 1st Street NW Rochester MN 55901
(507) 280-0100
Creighton University (2001)
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Patrick Burns - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8401 Wayzata Blvd Suite 300 Minneapolis MN 55426
(952) 564-6262
University of Minnesota Law School (1997)
English
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Tribal Court Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Collections Divorce
Jason Kohlmeyer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd.
 975 34th Ave SW Suite 302 Rochester MN 55901
(507) 625-5000
Hamline University School of Law (1997)
English, German
8th Circuit Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
Ms Susan J Mundahl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mundahl Law PLLC
 6499 Sycamore Court N Maple Grove MN 55369
(763) 575-7930
William Mitchell College of Law (1988)
English
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
Mary Hahn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hvistendahl, Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A.
 311 Water Street South Northfield MN 55057
(507) 645-9358
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (1990)
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Anna Tobia - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Groshek Law PA
 302 N 10th Ave Minneapolis MN 55401
(612) 424-5829
Winona State University
English
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Christopher Huether - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Leuthner & Huether, Ltd.
 2304 South Broadway Suite 2 Alexandria MN 56308
(320) 762-0259
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law (2004)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Family Law
Jay Tentinger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tentinger Law Firm, P.A.
 15000 Garrett Avenue Apple Valley MN 55121
(952) 953-3330
Hamline University School of Law
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Clarence Patterson III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Clarence Patterson III
 445 Minnesota St Suite 1500-1506 St Paul MN 55101
(612) 439-4189
University of Arizona (2010)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Family Law
Lilie Ann McRoberts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McRoberts Law, PLLC
 3265 19th Street NW Rochester MN 55901
(507) 810-4424
University of North Dakota School of Law (2011)
English
North Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Thomas Tuft - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O'Connell, PLLC
 2109 County Road D E Maplewood MN 55109
(651) 771-0050
University of Minnesota Law School (1993)
English
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Divorce
Brian Aho - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Aho Law Office
 5721 La Centre Ave Suite 308 Albertville MN 55301
(763) 746-0885
William Mitchell College of Law (1995)
8th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Robert Kane - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Robert D. Kane, Jr.
 Skyline Drive City of Orange CA 92867
(612) 701-7767
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
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