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Emily is a compassionate and empathetic advocate for her clients. She works with her clients to find the best path towards resolution during what is often a very difficult and challenging time. Emily is a strong negotiator and advocates for her clients very effectively throughout the entire process. However, if a settlement cannot be reached, she is an effective and experienced litigator in the courtroom as well.
Emily has over 15 years experience in the practice of law.
Prior to co-founding Schneider Peterson Johnson, LLC, Emily had extensive experience representing clients in private practice as well as serving as a judicial law clerk in both Hennepin and Olmsted Counties.
Emily earned her Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Emily is the Vice Chair of the City of St. Paul Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission (HREEO). She also serves her community as a Board Member of the Legal Assistance of Dakota County Board of Directors and as a member of her church’s School Advisory Council.
Emily is an active member of the Minnesota State and Hennepin County Bar Associations, the Family Law League, and Minnesota Women Lawyers
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Acquired: 2005
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1123 Grand Ave, Suite 102, Saint Paul, MN, 55105
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Posted by McKenzie | October 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Emily Peterson represented me in my child custody and domestic violence cases. She is professional, knowledgeable and caring. She faught for myself son and I and went above and beyond. She knew that she was helping me through the worst experience of my life and she thinks only of what she’d want for ...
Posted by Leann | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Assistance provided was with Restraining order and Custody concerns. I had made several calls and consulted with many attorneys before asking Emily to represent me. I have been working with Emily for almost a year if not more. It was very difficult for me to hire an attorney because there is muc...
Posted by Eileen | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I would not have made it through what was undoubtedly the most difficult year of my life, without Emily. I am sure there isn’t a short supply of competent attorneys in the Twin Cities, but I am not sure many are as compassionate and committed as Emily. Her expertise and legal acumen were critical in ...
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2021 - Present
Founding Partner, Schneider Peterson Johnson, LLC
2018 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Private Law Firm
2014 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Private Law Firm
2006 - 2014
Law Clerk, Hennepin County District Court
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Olmsted County District Court
2024 - Present
Second Judicial District CourtConciliation Court Referee
2018 - Present
Board of Directors, Legal Assistance of Dakota CountyBoard Member
2019 - 2025
City of St. Paul Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity CommissionChair
2015 - 2022
School Advisory Council, Church of the Holy SpiritMember
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Bachelor of Arts