About me
I was born in Chicago Illinois. My mother was a waitress and my father was a carpenter. No one in my family had a professional degree. I graduated from Villanova Law School in 1982. I started my legal career clerking for Federal District Court Judge Miles W. Lord. After working for a consumer protection group for four years I started my own practice in 1987.
In over 25 years of divorce practice I understand the cases that can and need to be settled and those that need to be fought. I understand the dynamics of abuse, control and chemical dependency. I pride myself in the ability to prepare my clients to present their position before evaluators and the court.
The client's who come to me for a divorce already have a broken family. I believe my job is to help my client to provide a structure to mend the family.
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Divorce: 50%29 years, 2.1 thousand cases
- Domestic Violence: 15%29 years, 200 cases
- Child Support: 15%29 years, 300 cases
- Child Custody: 15%29 years, 300 cases
- Mediation: 5%6 years, 20 cases
Payment
Fees:
Hourly ($150-250/hour)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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MoreI endorse this lawyer. Carla has always brought her inner peace to chaotic situations and assisted those in crisis to realize a solution which is win-win. With her infectious personality and intelligent insight, you can trust Carla to defuse judgments clouded by emotions and lead mediating parties to logical resolutions.
Kevin Gleason Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
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MoreI endorse this lawyer. Carla is thorough, well prepared, fair, reasonable and well respected in her field. She zealously advocates for her clients, recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of her case.
Julianne Markiewicz Divorce and separation Attorney
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Contact info
230 Specialty Bldg
2356 University Ave W
St Paul, MN, 55114
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN | Authorized to practice | 1982 | 09/17/2016 |
| Legal answers | |
| Legal guides |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the Coif | Villanova Law School | 1982 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Kjellberg Law Office | 1987 - Present |
| Staff Attorney | Minnesota Pulblic Interest Group | 1983 - 1987 |
| Law Clerk | Federal Court Judge Miles W. Lord | 1982 - 1983 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |