Lyndsay Jo Howard

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Lyndsay Jo Howard

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Child custody Lawyer at Eagan, MN
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

3348 Sherman Court, Suite 201, Eagan, MN

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About Lyndsay

Biography

“Moving Families Forward.” Call to set up a free consultation with Attorney Lyndsay J. Howard.

Your kids are what is most important to you. Let Lyndsay J. Howard help you with your custody matter

Divorce is hard. Fighting over kids and property makes it harder. Call to set up a free consultation

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

22 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

22 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 21 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2004

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Howard Family Law LLC

3348 Sherman Court, Suite 201, Eagan, MN, 55121

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Lyndsay Jo Howard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

127 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 22 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Larry Cain | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Deeply Passionate, Dedicated and knowledgeable.

In 2016 and 2017 I had two opportunities to work with Lyndsay Howard and her staff at Howard Family Law, LLC. Once as Defendant and as Plaintiff. Both were dealing with sensitive child custody issues. Family Law at best is a hard compromise in emotions and the systematic destruction and rebu...ilding of a family life. Lyndsay has the compassion to see both sides of the coin, reach across and find the compromise. Her staff is very quick to act and appear to balance their clients very well. Managing the customer's expectations to the results is an almost impossible task. Lyndsay in my experience provides the results. No counsel can ever promise to get everything you want, but you can count on Lyndsay and her group to get what is important. What is needed and what has value. And to limit the impact on the children. What Lyndsay brings to the table is a thorough understanding of the court system, the process and the fuzzy nature of this part of the Justice System. Haveing a guide through this process is a must. Lyndsay is this guide. If you're looking to seek equitable resolution and recover as much of the family as possible, I strongly suggest you endeavor to engage Howard Family Law. Lyndsay has the compassion and empathy if she takes your cause and the dedication and knowledge to see it resolved correctly. As a once Il rig fire fighter once was quoted: "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." R. Adair

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good Communicator

I am an attorney, I asked other lawyer friends for a recommendation. Lyndsay was that lawyer. I wanted a lawyer to represent me who would answer my questions, give me advice and follow my lead based on her advice. I got all of that. Lyndsay, and her firm kept me informed, worked to get court date...s scheduled quickly, and kept the costs down for my family. I would highly recommend Lyndsay (and her firm).

Posted by Jill | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Real Person. Real Laywer

I was referred to Lyndsay by another girlfriend that was using her for child custody. Lyndsay was very accessible and met with me right away (within 3 business days). What 'sold' me on Lyndsay and her service as a lawyer was not only her legal/law experience and knowledge but also her attitude. Sh...e was a real person and gave me real scenarios and past case studies so I knew what to expect. I LOVED how she was a "REAL" person, and not just using legal jargon. She was on my side, wanted the best for me and even threw in a bit of humor and fun language to boot. :) I will use her again when/if necessary.

Posted by Tom | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Good attorney!

I have used Lyndsay's services for over 8 years now. Obviously, I am very satisfied with the job she has done for me and my kids. It has not always been easy dealing with the ex, but Lyndsay has kept my attitude and expectations in check and based on reality. She has also allowed me to do as much ...of the work as I wanted to and was capable of, this helped me keep costs down if I could. She has always been very available to discuss my concerns, and has always been fair with her billing. Her expertise has been well utilized in my on-going saga, and I know my original choice was a good one!

Posted by Sheryl | September 21, 2014 | Family

Super Lawyer for 3rd-Party Custody and Grandparent's Right's

We had a very difficult Grandparent Rights Family Law Case, and felt totally lost until we met Lyndsay Howard. She didn't just represent us; she guided us through the entire legal process and made sure the best interests of our Granddaughter were upheld. This was the very first time we felt we had s...omeone who cared and was willing to fight the injustice of being unfairly prohibited from visitation with our Granddaughter handed to us from a hostile parent, the judicial system and "Hometown" Lawyers. Lyndsay's preparation, understanding of the law and courtroom presentation were superb. She has the utmost respect of judges and the clerks in the courtroom and is professional, highly intelligent, and courteous but not a push over. She is a bull dog when she needs to be. She treated me and my husband as if we were the only clients she was working with. She took time to explain our case to us, and was always available when ever we had any questions. I would describe Lyndsay as a very organized, knowledgeable, dependable, caring attorney. We never felt put off or uninformed for a moment, we could feel the genuine compassion and earnest drive to win at any cost for my granddaughters sake. We would not have won regular grandparent visitation if it had not been for Lyndsay. We are honored to have worked with her. She restored our faith in the system and there are very few lawyers we have ever spoken with that had heart like her. Compassion, Knowledge and Integrity! We hope to never have a need to use Lyndsay again but would recommend her highly to anyone.

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Heather Hamilton

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked closely with Lyndsay and have observed her ability to provide her clients with realistic expectations regarding their cases. She is incredibly knowledgeable about family law."

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Victoria Brenner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lyndsay Howard was my opposing counsel on a divorce case. I was thoroughly impressed with her ability to be a zealous advocate for her client while remaining professional and courteous with me. The case was complicated, yet Lyndsay remained composed and completely on top of the issues. I would not hesitate to recommend her to friends or family for their family law matter."

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Ryan Bies

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lyndsay is an excellent attorney and a strong advocate for her clients. She is both knowledgeable and pleasant with which to work. Lyndsay takes a sensible approach to her cases, setting the bar high for other family attorneys to follow."

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Hunter Kinsey

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Heather Hamilton

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Victoria Brenner

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Howard Family Law, LLC

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Burns Law Office

2004 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Sieloff & Associates, PA

2002 - 2004

Certified Student Attorney, Child Support Division, Ramsey County Attorney's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Minnesota Family Law League

Member

2004 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Dakota County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

First Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

First Judicial District Bar Association

President

2009 - 2010

First Judicial District Bar Association

Vice President

2008 - 2009

First Judicial District Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

Education

2004

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Gustavus Adolphus College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

Hutchinson High School

Speaking Engagements

2015

Sieloff & Associates 2015 CLE - Spain

Chemical Substance Testing

2015

Family Law Seminar

Lawyers Conducting Business in the Social Media & Internet Age

2011

Family Law Seminar - 2011 - Savannah

Family Law Practice Tips & Tricks

2010

Family Law Seminar - 2010 - New Orleans

Preparing for a Sucessful Trial

2008

Family Law Seminar - 2008 - Las Vegas

Non-Marital Property

2005

Focus on Family Law 2005

Investigative Research - Going Beyond Google

Languages

English

Activity

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