Brian David Chmielewski

Brian David Chmielewski

5.0
Rating: 1.6

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Woodbury, MN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Litigation ... +2 more

7595 Currell Blvd., P.O. Box 25884, Woodbury, MN

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Whether you are going through an uncontested or contested divorce, are involved in a child custody dispute, or are seeking financial assistance from your former spouse to fund your child's university tuition, we can help. When you choose us, you can rest assured that your case will be handled personally and properly. During your initial conversation with our dedicated family law attorney, he will take the time to learn what your needs are, so that he may structure his representation accordingly.

18 years

35%
Child Custody 25%

Minnesota Custody and Visitation and Wisconsin Custody and Visitation Child custody matters are among the most contentious in many divorce proceedings. At the Twin Cities area law firm, Chmielewski Law Office , our goal is to represent our clients effectively while protecting the best interests of the children involved.

18 years

25%
Guardianship 10%

Brian can petition and defend appointment of guardians or conservators to gain decision-making authority over the health, finances and welfare of your elderly parent, disabled adult or child.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Chmielewski Law Office

7595 Currell Blvd., P.O. Box 25884, Woodbury, MN, 55125

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Brian David Chmielewski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THE HUMAN LAWYER WINS EVERYTIME

Mr. Chimenski is worth his weight in gold. My family was being torn apart in a separation. He did his best to help me and my children's mother to aling and settle. Court is messy and unfair.. Mr. Chimenski honestly made it a safe and normal space we could balance the chaos with the calm. My... attorney truly wanted a resolution.. and from the first call was at my side until we achieved a resolution. Only kin do that. 1st responders get all the credit. Same with college savings. I am setting my children up with retainer funds. Life lessons Mr. Chimenski did his best to assist me through.

Posted by Nick | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Work - Completely Satisfied!

Brian was so great to work with! He spent time going over my situation and became very familiar with my case and the needs of our family. Brian went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Brian!

Posted by Ashley | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer, kind, passionate, aggressive, experienced!

Brian has been a Godsend to us! Dealing with a perplex and difficult custody battle & child relocation for our little one, Brian has gone above & beyond. He is extremely knowledgeable & knows all the laws. He has won our cases & when other attorneys threw out opinionated statements he was quick to st...ate the facts. He has always been quick to reply to my concerns & questions when I've emailed or called. In court he is aggressive and honest. Brian was great at calming my nerves when I was worked up from all of the stress and the unknown. He is affordable, cares about your situation, and has a great heart. I would never pick a different person to represent me in the future or the well-being of my children. I would recommend Brian Chmielewski to everyone if you want the best outcome for your situation and a great attorney!

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quality Value Integrity

Working with Attorney Chmielewski was a complexly positive experience for me, especially after getting off course with the first attorney that represented me. I found myself behind the eight ball on two legal fronts or cases when Brian stepped in. He clearly knows how to navigate the legal system a...nd he cut through a lot of nonsense raised by opposing attorneys. He focused on the desired outcome. The depth of understanding Brian showed about my case or situation impressed me, as hundreds of details were dealt with in a span of weeks. I also found Chmielewski Law legal rates of value as four tier pricing was used to represent me in preparation work or in court. I would and will recommend Chmielewski Law to my friends who may face legal challenges. Quality, value and integrity with a smile come to mind.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Responsive, efficient, and effective

Brian represented me during a used car dispute with a dealer. Within one week we had reached a settlement that was in my favor. I was immediately impressed with how quickly Brian produced quality documents that in turn produced quality results. If Brian is your lawyer, you are in good hands!

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Experience

Rating:  1.6 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Suspension issued in MN, 2025

updated on 07/25/2025

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Education

2005

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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