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Kelly Moore Sater
About Kelly
Biography
Kelly has extensive experience in Family Law and in Criminal Law. She has tried many cases involving complex child custody, division of assets, military benefits, and spousal maintenance issues. She has also practiced in Juvenile Court, helping families facing CHIPS or delinquency cases.
Kelly graduated from William Mitchell College of Law. At William Mitchell, Kelly was selected as a member of the Trial Competition Team, earning recognition as a talented trial advocate at the school. She also pursued her interest in family law by becoming the Vice President of the schools’ Child Advocacy Coalition.
During law school, Kelly was a law clerk for the Dakota County Attorney’s Office where she received her first criminal and juvenile law experience. Working for the County Attorney’s office provided her with a valuable perspective that she now uses in her defense work.
Kelly later took a position at a private firm. There, she worked primarily in the areas of family law, juvenile law, and criminal defense. She drafted and argued numerous child support and custody modification motions, dissolution petitions, paternity complaints, and stipulations. She also represented parties both requesting and opposing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders.
She also volunteers at area Self-Help Clinics and trains students in Trial Advocacy at the high school and college levels. She is an active member in local Bar Associations, MN Women's Lawyers, and in her community Rotary.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
15 years
Family
50%
15 years
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Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
Location
Johnson Turner Legal
56 E. Broadway Ave, Suite 206, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
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Posted by Jeff | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great job.
I hired Kelly four years ago to help me with my divorce and custody and I thought that she did a wonderful job. I didn't think she was overly expensive and in the end I got pretty much everything as I expected. I would definitely seek her out for assistance again.
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Divorce & Separation
Terrible... Never recommend
Unless you are willing to waste thousands of dollars and do all your work yourself, she is a terrible attorney. Had no response at all for my best interest or in this case, (divorce) the best interest of our kids. Billed through the teeth for everything. Yet got nothing accomplished. I would never re...
Kelly Sater
Replied last October 27, 2017I'm sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the representation you received. I care very much about my clients and would be happy to talk with you more about how I can improve my client's experiences in the future. Legal action, especially a divorce with children, can be very expensive. I now work at a firm that does not bill by the hour, but sets flat fees so that individuals in your situation can plan for, and not be surprised by, those costs.
Posted by Tina | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Worthless
I hired Kelly when she was at Groshek law. That was a huge mistake. It was a simple custody schedule. I got screwed and had to advocate for myself in the courtroom. She was a waste of money and I would not recommend her for anything.
Kelly Sater
Replied last October 27, 2017Tina, I wish that we could have addressed your concerns several years ago, at the time I represented you. Still, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience and hear specifically how I can improve in advocating for my clients in the future.
Kelly Moore Sater's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kelly is a great attorney and well-respected in the legal community."
"Kelly is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney. I highly recommend her for divorce and other family and criminal law matters."
"Kelly's is a top-notch attorney, especially in the courtroom. This comes mostly from the people who have to go against her."
"Kelly provides top-notch representation and routinely helps her clients navigate through difficult situations. She uses her skill and knowledge to consistently get great results for her clients."
"Kelly is an exceptional advocate who brings calm confidence to every part of a case. Her clients benefit from her strong knowledge of the law and infinite composure in the courtroom. I highly recommend Kelly."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Kelly for almost a year. During the last year, I've referred criminal defense cases to Kelly and our clients are always pleased with her level of professionalism during the process and their outcome. She is an excellent attorney."
"Kelly brings incredible balanced but confident poise to every client's case. As a result, she is able to guide her clients through some of their most stressful times in their lives with reassurance and support."
"Kelly's clients know they are in good hands from the moment they meet her. She serves as a calm voice of reason, a creative problem solver, and a tough advocate."
"Kelly is a poised and professional advocate who sets her clients at ease and keeps her adversaries on their toes. Clients are fortunate to have Kelly on their side."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kelly is an excellent family law attorney that meets the needs of her clients. She has been an excellent advocate and resource to rely on when my clients need assistance with a dissolution, custody, or other family law issue."
"I endorse this lawyer!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Reprimand issued in MN, 2017
updated on 08/09/2017Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2015
Dedicated Service Award, Minnesota State Bar Association
Associations
2017 - Present
19th Judicial District Bar AssociationVice President
2016 - Present
Minnesota Family Law LeagueMember
2016 - Present
Minnesota Women LawyersMember
2011 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of St. Thomas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
2016
Johnson Turner Blog Post
Holiday Hot Water