Allison W. Maxim

Allison W. Maxim

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation, Domestic Violence

W-1100 First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Saint Paul, MN

About Allison

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

When family disputes rise to the level where legal intervention is necessary, it is important to hire an experienced, knowledgeable divorce attorney to protect your interests and your family.

20 years

50%
Family 20%

At Maxim Law, we help individuals resolve their most complex family law disputes. Helping with International Divorce, Child Custody, and Child Support Issues.

20 years

20%
Mediation 20%

As a mediator, Allison Maxim facilitates calm, thoughtful discussion and negotiation to help parents reach mutually beneficial agreements regarding child custody, visitation and support. We also use mediation to help couples complete the divorce process in the most efficient manner possible.

20 years

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Maxim Law represents clients throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs in obtaining or defending against claims of domestic abuse and assault. We also consider the role and impact of physical and emotional/psychological abuse in interstate and international child custody matters.

20 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2006

Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Location

Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh PLLP

W-1100 First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

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Allison W. Maxim's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ying | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

EFFECTIVE! Allison Maxim receives my highest recommendation!

To whomever is looking for family law representation: I am EXTREMELY pleased with the results of my case. Allison Maxim truly represented me and fought for me. She listened to my story, was honest about where she thought the case would go, did the necessary homework before the case was brought t...o the judge, was professional and calm at all times (which comes across very well in the courtroom and makes you, the client, look good), and was knowledgeable and always very responsive to my questions. Additionally, she always thoroughly followed up with me, followed through with what she said she would do, fact-checked before submitting any documents on my behalf, and never left me hanging with any part of my case. Although Ms. Maxim does have a team that she works with, she always personally communicated with me instead of delegating it to her team. In fact, I feel that I was not charged enough for the work she did on my behalf. I am fortunate to have found Ms. Maxim and her law firm; I recommend her to you with all sincerity. If I ever need family law services again in the future, Ms. Maxim is my ONLY choice of attorney.

Posted by Jennifer/Jerry | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I Recommend Allison 100%

Allison is there for her clients 100%. From the beginning she listened to all of our concerns, she was fast, and professional. She fought for dads rights and won! She is fare on price. We can never be more thankful that we found her. We would definitely use her again, if we need to. Our case was fina...l with in 4 months! We had everything we asked approved. We could not have won this case without Allison. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Make the Switch

Maxim Law is best-in-class. An unresponsive initial attorney prompted me to switch firms, and I couldn’t have been happier that I did. Over the course of what proved to be too many months, Allison’s guidance was crucial to ensuring that I made the right decisions to move my case forward. She was an a...dvocate, a confidante, and a true partner in bringing my case from messy to mission accomplished. My situation was complicated because I live overseas and had to develop an unusual custody arrangement, but I would also recommend Maxim Law on more straight-forward cases.

Posted by Neil | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

My experienced with Allison Mixim Law firm

I contacted the Maxim law firm because I was going through some legal problems (family matters) that I could not handle. At this point, I have been to the courts multiple times with no clear understanding. Allison and her staff were very knowledgeable about my case and they helped me settled my case.... I am so please with the level of professionalism that they exhibited. Plus, they are some of the honest law people I have encounter. I will recommend my friends and family and anyone who is struggling with legal matters within the family courts, to talk to them first.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Allison Maxim

I trust Allison to give me good advice and I like the relaxed atmosphere working with her. In my particular situation I believe a heavier hand would have been more beneficial. But I also think that my particular situation is a rare one. I believe everything she did for me would have been perfect t...he vast majority of the time. She gave me the advice and guidance I probably would have given myself had I been in her position,

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Allison W. Maxim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Birkholz

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allison is smart, practical, sensitive, yet wholly practical when she solves clients issues. Her legal intellect is only bested by her strong advocacy skills and will definitely get you the best result possible. She has a deep understanding and intimate knowledge of all family law issues. I refer cases to her."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Reprimand issued in MN, 2013

updated on 01/12/2026

Reprimand 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.

Allison’s comment:

“Over 13 years ago, I posted a fake review of an opposing attorney on a very high conflict case I had with her. It was a stupid thing to do and I apologized to her and reported myself to the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, which resulted in the reprimand. This sanction did not involve anything having to do with how I handle my own client's cases or their funds. I have handled many cases since then with positive reviews and feedback. I am happy to answer any questions about it.”

Honors

2015

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2013

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2013

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, Superlawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, Collins, Buckley, Sauntry and Haugh, PLLP

2012 - Present

Principal Attorney, Maxim Law

2020 - 2022

Partner, Maxim Smith Family Law PLLC

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Walling, Berg & Debele, PA

2004 - 2006

Law Clerk, Walling, Berg & Debele, PA

2003 - 2003

Law Clerk, Hennepin County Family Court Self Help Center

2000 - 2001

Information and Referral Specialist, Optum

Associations

2019 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute

Current Board President

2012 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2022

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Minnesota State Bar Association

Vice Chair - Solo and small firm section

2012 - 2013

Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Co-chair

2012 - 2013

Hennepin County Bar Association

Board Member

2006 - 2014

Minnesota Women Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re the Matter of Jill Marie Newstrand and Jamison Robert Arend

Favorable outcome for Maxim Law client

In Re the Marriage of Shandin Cowle Moyne and Fabrice Jacques-Pierre Moyne

Favorable outcome for Maxim Law client

In Re the Marriage of Andrew. J. Redleaf vs. Elizabeth Grace Redleaf

Our client's award of post-judgment interest was affirmed.

In Re the Marriage of Andrew. J. Redleaf vs. Elizabeth Grace Redleaf

Achieved client's goal of preventing Husband from reopening Judgment and Decree of Dissolution.

Hubbard County Health and Human Services v. Zacher

Achieved client's goal of reversing district court decision to include retained earnings in his gross income for determining his child support obligation

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Education

2005

University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Minnesota School of Professional Psychology

MA - Masters

1993

Ohio University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

The Evaluation and Assessment of Parenting: Another Tool in the Family Law Toolbox Parenting Assessments in Family Law Cases

2014

The Collision of Family and Criminal Law: The Ins and Outs of Criminal DANCOs, Civil OFPs and HROs Domestic Violence OFP, HRO and Criminal DANCO's

2013

N/A

The Trauma of Family Court: Understanding Your Clients Experience in the “System”

2011

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Law in the Foreign Jurisdiction: The Strange, the Mysterious, and the Unusual

2009

Child Support: An Overview of Law and Procedure

Child Support

2008

Minnesota Family Law Institute

Divorce and Family Law

Publications

Languages

English

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