Michelle Lowney MacDonald

Michelle MacDonald has a passion for justice, and strives to make the process as clear and straightforward for her clients as possible. Michelle’s knowledge of the law and experience in the courtroom give her credibility. Her easy-going style establishes trust - a great combination to assist parties in resolving disputes. Michelle is recognized as one of the most skilled and knowledgeable attorneys, concentrating in the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Paternity, Adoption, Estate Planning, and Probate, including Civil Litigation and Appeals. Michelle’s Divorce and Estate Planning clients have benefited by her general knowledge of a broad range of legal areas including Business, Real Estate, and Criminal Defense. Michelle graduated cum laude from Boston College, receiving her BA degree in Communications and English. She earned her law degree from Suffolk University, and completed the program of Instruction for Lawyers at Harvard Law School. Michelle applies the same zeal, whether handling a Divorce, Estate Plan, or Probate involving a modest estate, or millions in assets. Michelle has served as a Conciliation Court Judge in Hennepin County 1999 - 2014, and as an Adjunct Referee, Family Court from 1992 - 2012. Michelle is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Professionalism Committee, Hennepin County and Dakota County Bar Associations. Michelle is a certified parenting time expeditor; parenting consultant and a Rule 114 qualified Mediator. Michelle founded Family Innocence - a non-profit dedicated to keeping families out of court, resolving conflicts. She aspires to be a United States Supreme Court Justice.