Jenna M. Vanselow

Jenna M. Vanselow

also known as Jenna M. Eisenmenger

3.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Woodbury, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +10 more

724 Bielenberg Drive #76, Woodbury, MN

About Jenna

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 2 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2023

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2011

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Midwest Family Law PLLC

724 Bielenberg Drive #76, Woodbury, MN, 55125

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Jenna M. Vanselow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful family law attorney

Jenna represented me in a marriage dissolution (divorce). She listened to me and addressed my concerns. She was assertive when I needed her to be without causing drama and prolonging the process. She would give me possible options and help me decide the best course. I greatly appreciate her compassio...n during this time, and I would recommend her legal services to anyone going through a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Do NOT use her

I hired Jenna for family law and it was an awful experience. All she was worried about was money. She didn't listen to anything I was telling her and would twist my words around. I ended up firing her and wasting what money I did spend on her to find a way better attorney. I wouldn't recommend her fo...r anything.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

No experience

I hired her for a family case and she has no experience and just wants money. She’s not professional at all. She never even met me between court hearings. Only met with her 15 minutes before going into the courtroom. The judge snapped at her because she wasn’t prepared and didn’t read the court docum...ents before the hearings. She charged me $5000 for 2 court hearings and never met with me and mostly had her paralegal communicate with me. She’s money hungry. I tried to sit with her between hearings and she never had time. Only time we met with each other was in the court lobby next to the vending machines. A 15 minute meeting cost $5000 and after this she never met with me again. Then she only communicated through email after she took my money(which each email costs $250). She doesn’t accept phone calls and only calls from a blocked number. At the end I don’t recommend that anyone waste their money. She doesn’t make her client feel comfortable or relaxed and always negative. That’s why I fired her. I lost my money but I don’t care because I don’t want to lose my kid. All this money I paid her she told me I used up the entire retainer from all the emails because she never had the time to sit with me nor to even speak over the phone with me.

Posted by Brittney | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Review for Jenna Eisenmenger

Jenna was amazing. She was referred to me by my now husband who used her in a previous custody (he won full custody). Jenna was very responsive and helped answer all my questions. In mediation and court I wouldn't want anyone else by my side and I would NEVER want to go against her in court! She know...s her stuff and she's not afraid of anything!

Posted by Jonathan | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dads care too

I originally sought out Jenna to begin divorce proceedings with my ex-wife. I was also worried about the well being of my child had been denied access to seeing her by her mother. She had a history with Child Protective Services and had several of her children taken from her previously, I did not wis...h this to happen to my child and believed she was better off in my care as her mother was exhibiting behaviors that had gotten her into trouble with CPS in the past. Jenna was able to not only amicably get me divorced but also won me sole physical custody of my child! She is hgihly intelligent and passionate about what she does. She is very approachable and knowledgeable about her field and will do everything she can to help you. Her approach is friendly and even though she is busy she is always available to answer client questions or concerns. It was her excellent attention to details and fantastic work ethic that allowed her to go the extra step others admitted they would not have done, this extra step was crucial in my case and added more wood to the proverbial fire and helped us win our case. Overall she has a high work ethic, will work as fast as you get her what she needs, and is readily available to answer questions. I would highly recommend her services and have done so.

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Jenna M. Vanselow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Hartwell

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenna is a strong and tenacious advocate for her clients and always goes the extra mile."

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Kathryn Lammers

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jenna is a skilled advocate who fights hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Crain

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly recommend Jenna to any family law client looking for a dedicated and zealous advocate! She possess a rare set of persuasive, yet aggressive, advocacy both in and out of the court room. Jenna is compassionate and fights for the best possible outcome for her clients."

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Blaine Balow

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jenna is an aggressive, client-focused lawyer, that achieves great results in her cases."

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Chelsea Barr

Family lawyer

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Kathryn Lammers

Family lawyer

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Amanda Crain

Family lawyer

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Blaine Balow

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Best Law Firms - Minneapolis Family Law, Tier 1, Best Lawyers in America

2024

The Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota, Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner/Attorney, MIDWEST FAMILY LAW PLLC

2015 - 2022

Partner, Heimerl & Lammers, LLC

2011 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Huson Law Firm, PLLC

2009 - 2011

Student Attorney, Ramsey County Attorney's Office

Associations

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Ramsey County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - 2020

University of Minnesota Adoption Medicine Clinic

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: A. M. L., Commissioner of Human Services, Legal Custodian

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's decision.

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Education

2011

University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

2021

Podcast

The One Where We Talk to a Divorce Attorney

2021

Apex Legacy Consultants

Preparing Your Loved Ones' Series: Guardians & Minor's/Spendthrift Trustee

2020

MPA Family Law Sectional January Meeting

Best Practices when Working with Self-Represented Litigants

2011

Minnesota Fatherhood and Family Services Summit Program

An Inside View: What Really Happens at Child Support Hearings and Why

2010

Minnesota Family Support & Recovery Council Conference

Minnesota Caselaw Update on Child Support Issues

Publications

2021

2018

OffiCenters Magazine September - Success

2017

Family Lawyer Magazine Gaining Traction

2015

Minnesota Family Support & Recovery Council Minnesota Caselaw Update on Child Support Issues

Languages

English

Activity

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