Susan Jean Mundahl

Susan Jean Mundahl

4.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Maple Grove, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Adoption, Child Support

6499 Sycamore Court North, Maple Grove, MN

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Handle simple and complex divorces with an emphasis on working toward realistic settlements and co-parenting

26 years | 300 cases

60%
Child Custody 30%

I worked initially as an assistant county attorney litigating child protection and termination of parental rights cases which were essentially custody cases. For the past 9 years I have handled numerous custody and parenting time cases including modifications of child custody litigation. Two cases went up on appeal and were sucessful.

37 years | 100 cases

30%
Adoption 5%

I work mainly in the area of step-parent and third-party adoptions including grandparent adoptions

26 years | 20 cases

5%
Child Support 5%

I handled child support cases as an assistant county attorney for over 9 years with hundreds of cases. Child support modifications have been a small number due to the ease of individuals representing themselves. I have successfully litigated modifications for self-employed individuals.

36 years | 500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 37 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1988

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 4 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2022

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Mundahl Law, PLLC

6499 Sycamore Court North, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

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Susan Jean Mundahl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Posted by Sara | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Susan Helped Make our Family Whole

Hiring an attorney is never an easy decision, but working with Susan was one of the best decisions we made. She guided us through a years-long stepparent adoption that was not only legally complex but also emotionally challenging. Susan handled our case with incredible care and professionalism, makin...g us feel supported every step of the way. From the beginning, Susan treated my children with the utmost respect, honoring their pronouns and making them feel valued, seen, and heard. Her ability to be both fierce when needed and compassionate in her explanations was truly remarkable. She made sure we understood every part of the process and always felt confident moving forward. A special mention goes to her wonderful office staff. They were consistently helpful, going above and beyond to support us, and even came with us to the final adoption hearing. Their presence made an already special moment even more memorable. Thanks to Susan, we were able to solidify our family in a way that felt profoundly meaningful and joyous. She helped us become the family we always were at heart. I have never felt more seen and respected throughout this journey. If you’re looking for an attorney who combines professionalism with genuine care, I wholeheartedly recommend Susan.

Posted by Bette | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not a Winner!

My terrible experience with Susan J Mundahl, Esq sadly mimics a 2016 review that was written by someone named Curtis. It seems baffling that an attorney with 34 years of Family Law experience would fail to consider her client’s outcome. She repeatedly ignored and dismissed my concerns. Ms Mundahl... made numerous decisions that favored my spouse, literally at my expense. Her actions, inactions and refusals to submit financial statements at trial effectively resulted with me paying her to represent my spouse against my best interests. In addition to her lackluster legal skills, two extremely important post trial documents were barely completed when submitted at the very last minute to meet a court submission deadline that had been extended for an additional 3-1/2 days.! Lacking time to edit and make corrections, those hastily finished documents included significant mistakes that significantly favored my spouse’s outcome! BTW: Ms Mundahl’s comments to negative reviews generally deny any personal accountability while deceptively painting those “misguided” client reviewers in a defective light.

Susan Mundahl

Replied last March 19, 2024

I am sorry that this person felt that the tremendous amount of time and effort that went into her matter was not enough. I am unable to comment on the details of her very complex matter. However, I disagree completely with her statement that I ignored or dismissed her. It is simply not true. In general, the problem with being an attorney handling family law matters is that I am working with clients who already feel diminished or even abused by their spouses. Sometimes, as their attorney, I am subjected to the backlash of their emotional pain and anger. I can assure other readers of this review that I take my role as an attorney seriously and that I make every effort to listen to my clients and respond to their concerns. I have an excellent record with the court, the legal community, and especially with the majority of my clients. One thing I cannot do is guarantee a client's success in the litigation setting. I have no control over an opposing party, their counsel, or a Judge’s decision. I certainly hope that if you are reading this, you will check out how the majority of my clients feel about the services they receive.

Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I hired Susan to help me through my divorce. Though divorce is not likely a positive experience, Susan helped me to understand that divorce doesn’t have to be an ugly fight, like my preconceived ideas thought. She helped me to understand equitable division of assets, and really helped me to realize t...hat working cooperatively with my spouse was in everyone’s best interest. Consequently, my ex spouse and I have a relationship that can work together cooperatively, in the best interest of our children. Susan was fair, thorough, and timely. I would highly recommend Susan and her staff for knowledgeable and respectful legal counsel.

Posted by Stacie | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and practical!

Susan and her staff are amazing. They are prompt in responding to concerns and questions. Susan is extremely knowledgeable and her expertise let me know that she was the right choice to help me navigate the divorce process. She is friendly and provides practical solutions to problems. I would highly ...recommend her.

Posted by Doug | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional and caring

Susan and her staff are very professional and care about the needs of the client. Susan and the whole staff really show concern and do what is necessary to get the job done. No good attorney is cheap, but they all work hard and are very knowledgeable about family law. I was really impressed with the... friendliness and helpfulness of everyone there.

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Susan Jean Mundahl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carlo Faccini

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Susan is well respected in the legal community and genuinely cares about all of her clients. She is very knowledgeable about the law as well as compassionate to those going through divorce and other family law matters."

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Heidi Swisher

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Susan Mundahl for a few years and she is always very knowledgeable and competent."

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Theodore Buselmeier

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susan is very knowledgeable. She is a strong advocate for her clients."

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James Vedder

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Susan as a family law lawyer. She is very practical and reasonable while still being a strong advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2009

2008 Pro Bono Award - Attorney of the Year, Minnesota State Bar Association, Tenth Judicial District

2008

Volunteer Attorney of the Year 2008, Central Minnesota Legal Services

Work Experience

2011 - Present

President, Mundahl Law, LLC

2008 - 2011

Partner, Mundahl and Wagner, P.A.

2002 - 2009

Senior Attorney, Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell, PLLC

2001 - 2002

Managing Attorney, Ballou Law Partners

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Everhart Law Office

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

1993 - 1998

Assistant County Attorney, Olmsted County Attorney's Office

1990 - 1992

Assistant County Attorney, Blue Earth County Attorney's Office

1989 - 1990

Associate, Jefferson, Priesz, Foster & Moeller

1988 - 1989

paralegal, Robbinis Kaplan Miller & Cerisi

1986 - 1988

Marshal, Minnesota Supreme Court

Associations

2011 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Solo/Small section

Board Member

2003 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, 18th District Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1992 - 2000

Olmsted County Bar, Family Law Committee

Former Chair, member

Sample of Legal Cases

Barbara Ann Richie v. Kenneth Eugene Richie, Sr.

Appellate Court affirmed the district Court in favor of my client

Bernie J. Nelson v. Kristi Sue Nelson

We were successful in the appeal. The Appellate Court denied ex-wife's appeal.

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Education

1988

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Northwestern College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 Family Law Institute

Reasonable Preference of a Child

2013

Parenting Through Divorce Classes

Legal Process in Divorce Class

2012

Parenting Through Divorce Classes

Legal Process in Divorce

2011

Parenting Through Divorce Class

Legal Process in Divorce

2010

Radio Show on KRWC AM1360

Divorce, Custody and PAaenting time Issues

2010

Parenting Through Divorce class Legal Process in Divorce section

1999

BWLAP Conference

Housing Law basics

1995

Continuing Legal Education Class

Powerpoint Basics

1990

Non-traditional jobs for Northwestern Graduates

Women and the Law

Publications

2009

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Forum Did You Hear What Opposing Counsel did Today?

Languages

English

Activity

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