Michele Kay Schorbahn

Michele Kay Schorbahn

also known as Michele K. Schorbahn

3.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

209 8th Street E. Suite 105, Saint Paul, MN

About Michele

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 22 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 23 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2002

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Schorbahn Family Law

209 8th Street E. Suite 105, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

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Michele Kay Schorbahn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Trish Nguyen | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best hard working family lawyer

I got referral Michele Schorbahn from another lawyer John Lamey, who is also a financial lawyer. Both working so hard and don't give up helping my child support in the last 1.5 years. They're so honest not to help for money but such a good heart to help me and my son find justice and the right of a... human should deserve. She's so kind and strong talk to make the courthouse refollow up my case. I really appreciated all your help, and your professional skill made me believe there are good lawyer like you out there just to help people not just for money but for the good heart and justice in life. Once again thank you so much for coming to court on a raining day far drive to talk to the judge and make thing happen. This is one of the best lawyer with good human heart I ever met. Her help made me believe is hope and miracle. Thank you again for your hard working on this case.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst experience ever

I’ve never had to hire a lawyer before but I cannot believe the experience I had with Michele. She acted completely unprofessionally. She didn’t follow through with stuff in a timely manner. She was ill prepared for mediation and didn’t send things and said she would. She only sent me one bill and t...hen said she had done all this work and took all my retainer. Other lawyers told me she isn’t herself and I am sorry I used her for my divorce. I now have a competent and responsive lawyer.

Posted by Robert | November 28, 2012

In recomendation of Michelle Schorbahn

Other than saying the details were messy and it was an agonizing time of my life. The only clear head that was prvailing was Ms. Schorbahn. I was never in question about what was expected of me. There was always a return call to me by the following day. As I reflect, my understanding of the whole pro...cess of Divorce was wrong. The Child Custody portion was difficult to understand and process as well. It is a lot of waiting, during those periods of angst, Michelle was always dedicated to explaining, and quite honestly re-explaing the process in great detail. Decisions made were always my decisions after counsel with Ms. Schorbahn. It is because of this, I feel completely comfortable reccomending Michelle Schorbahn to any person who needs help during this difficult, timely process.

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Michele Kay Schorbahn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karen Kugler

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michele Schorbahn is one of the best family law attorneys in Minnesota. When I had to go on medical leave, she took over one of my most challenging cases and did an amazing job. I was so impressed with how she worked with my client, but also her skill at drafting a well thought out motion and affidavit. She strikes the perfect balance between working to settle where she can, but assertively litigating when she must."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Schorbahn Family Law

2010 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, William Mitchell College of Law

2009 - 2013

Attorney, El-Ghazzawy Law Offices

2005 - 2008

Attorney, de Beer & Associates, P.A.

2003 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, Hennepin County Family Court

2000 - 2003

Attorney/Law Clerk, Hughes and Costello

Sample of Legal Cases

Ahler v. Pasbrig

Affirmed

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Education

2002

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Family Law Institute

The Top 10 Cases All Advanced Family Lawyers Should Know

2011

Family Law Institute

Top Ten Minnesota Family Law Cases Every Attorney Should Know

Publications

2012

Minnesota CLE The Top 10 Cases All Advanced Family Lawyers Should Know

2011

Minnesota CLE Top Ten Minnesota Family Law Cases Every Attorney Should Know

Languages

English

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