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About Gloria
Biography
Gloria Bogen has devoted her legal career to representing individuals in Family Law cases since she graduated with honors from William Mitchell College of Law and was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1982. Her vast knowledge of the law, over 30 years of legal experience, and her skills as a litigator and effective negotiator means that you will receive professional, ethical, effective and quality representation with your family law issues, including divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time and visitation, child support, third party custody, annulment, and post-decree matters.
Gloria has represented over 1,000 clients in her career, appearing in almost every county courthouse throughout the State of Minnesota. She has represented clients in all types of Family Law hearings, including Temporary Motions, Evidentiary Hearings, Trials, Motions to Reconsider, Motions to Modify, Review Hearings, Contempt of Court, Appeals, Mediation, and Early Neutral Evaluations, and makes over 100 Court appearances each year.
She was the Executive Director and Lead Staff Attorney at the non-profit Legal Assistance of Washington County for 15 years, providing free legal representation to low-income family law clients. She is certified as a Social Early Neutral Evaluator and has worked as a Parenting Consultant.
Gloria helped develop and administer the Washington County Legal Advice Clinics and continues to volunteer her time there, as well as at public educational legal forums sponsored by the Washington County Law Library. She has also volunteered as a judge/evaluator for the Minnesota High School Mock Trial competition.
Gloria lives on the West Side of St. Paul with her husband. They are active community volunteers and like to travel, spend time at Canterbury Park, and play with their granddaughter.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
35%
3,000 cases
Child Custody
30%
43 years | 1,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
30%
43 years | 2,000 cases
Child Support
5%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 43 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Dudley & Smith, PA
101 East Fifth Street, Suite 2602, Saint Paul, MN, 55101
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Gloria E Bogen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I can't recommend
Gloria is knowledgeable in divorce law but her fees are excessive and she seems to only want to communicate through email. I never felt she was interested in defending me but rather collect her pay.
Posted by Kurt | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce
Over payed looking for a cash cows. Still in courts fighting. After paying her tons of cash
Posted by Jill | January 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trusted Advisor
Gloria's knowledge and professionalism made my 2017 divorce much easier to get through. While uncontested, I was extremely pleased with how quickly it was finalized (less than 6 months start to finish). Gloria provided valuable advice, particularly around the handling of parenting time for my older...
Posted by Tiffani | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great job!
I found Gloria to be very sound in thought with my divorce. She met with me and discussed options for my divorce (no children). She was prompt to respond with my questions!
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professionalism A+
I was sent to Gloria through my employee assistance program. We initially met to set up the retainer agreement and contract details, and Gloria was by my side through a 10 month conflictual divorce. I found her to be professional, fair, reasonable, and extremely knowledgeable in family law. She is...
Gloria E Bogen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gloria is a wonderful attorney. She knows her law inside and out. She is personable, compassionate, and professional with all of her clients. I really enjoyed working with her on all types of family cases."
"Having practiced family law for years, Ms. Bogen has a priceless wealth of knowledge and experience with family related cases and the court system. Whenever a past, current, or potential client asks me about a family law matter, I confidently refer them to Ms. Bogen."
"I know Gloria to be an approachable and very capable attorney. I have referred clients to her in the past and would have no reservations doing so again."
"I have had the good fortune to work with Ms. Bogen for the past couple of years. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge. I highly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have work both for and with Gloria over the past four years. She is a competent, passionate attorney who works hard for her clients and is highly regarded in the family law community. I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone in need of family law assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer. I started my practice in the same office as Gloria 25 years ago. I was impressed by how she ran her practice. She worked hard and was always responsible for her clients. She was creative and dedicated. In situations where I would be tempted to pull my hair out she calmly just tended to business. Since then she has created a very good reputation for herself in the legal community. I would recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Dudley & Smith, PA
1996 - 2012
Executive Director/Lead Attorney, Legal Assistance Of Washington County, Inc.
1982 - 1996
Attorney, Bogen Law Office
Associations
1998 - Present
St. Paul Police ReservesOfficer
Education
1982
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Cambridge University
1978
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers