Kari Stephanie Swalinkavich-Scherer

Kari Stephanie Swalinkavich-Scherer

2.7
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 14 years

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

5101 Thimsen Ave, #200, Minnetonka, MN

About Kari

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Marriage Dissolution and/or Separation, including Child Custody, Child Support, and Spousal Maintenance.

30%
Child Custody 20%

Establishing Child Custody and Parenting Plans, changing Child Custody and Parenting Plans.

14 years

20%
Child Support 20%

Establishing Child Support, Modification of Child Support.

14 years

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

DUI/DWI Defense.

15%
Estate Planning 15%

Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives, Special Needs Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2011

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Kari S Swalinkavich, PLLC

5101 Thimsen Ave, #200, Minnetonka, MN, 55345

Kari S. Swalinkavich, PLLC

5101 Thimsen Ave #200, Minnetonka, MN, 55345

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Kari Stephanie Swalinkavich-Scherer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2025 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Heartbreaking

She informed me after 6 months that she couldn’t help me anymore, which was fine but when I asked her for all of my documents back she said no. Her reasoning for this was she was going to move and my documents were in her basement among numerous other boxes. I filed a complaint. She was found guilty.... All that was done to her was a private verbal warning so this does not show on her record. To this day I still have not received my property back from her.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Family Law Attorney

Kari is a great attorney who zealously represented me during my divorce. She is very knowledgeable and represented me in a very professional manner. She has pride in her work and takes the time to show that she cares for me (her client). Kari responds immediately to emails and phone calls. Kari c...onsulted with prior to any court proceeding to ensure that she represented my interests and wishes. She is very passionate about her work, the law and serving her clients. Her rates are very reasonable and I would highly recommend her for any family law or estate case.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Dissatisfied.

I felt Kari lacked knowledge regarding my case. She rarely responded in a timely manner, whether it was via email or telephone. Although her rates are reasonable for an attorney in the cities, I was over charged. Overall, I would not recommend her nor would I hire her again.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Education

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William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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