Kendal K O'Keefe

Kendal K O'Keefe

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation ... +2 more

100 South Washington Ave., Suite 1700, Minneapolis, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 13 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Chestnut Cambronne PA

100 South Washington Ave., Suite 1700, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

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22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lucinda | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ms. O'Keefe is the most professional attorney & gracious individual

Ms. Kendal O'Keefe was referred to me by an excellent local attorney, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Kendal is an astute legal professional. She addressed every concern and question promptly and thoroughly with my best interests in mind. This was a challenge. The progress of my divorce case..., and some legal matters, were hampered by my lack of electronic devices and lack of experience with modern technology. She and her awesome legal assistant, Olivia, coached me through everything with patience, even calling me several times on Sundays. I was married for 48 years, some happily, and some mentally challenging. Serving my spouse became complicated by his health. My spouse had multiple surgeries and as many lengthy hospitalizations. The compassion Kendal displayed through this challenge was remarkable. Before we even went for our court hearing, he had passed away. She advised me how to proceed. She was spot on! Kendal was deterred by nothing! Nor was she frustrated by anything. She will rise to any occasion. She is the most awesome, level-headed attorney you could ask for; and she is the most gracious and caring individual you could be blessed with.

Posted by Julie | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Rockstar Attorney

Uncoupling, more traditionally known as divorce, is truly a rite of passage. Most of us get married with the hope of permeance, however life circumstances often complicate even our best intentions. Having an expert along this journey is critical. My own divorce ended up being more complicated than I ...ever imagined and having Kendal as my fierce advocate made all the difference. Timely, cordial, resourceful, incredibly intelligent, fair, realistic, and humane is what comes to mind when invoking her attributes. Kendal got the outcome that worked best for my children and I, offering recommendations that I was unaware of. She is a master of communication and knows how to work with even the most challenging find people and situations. I am incredibly selective with referrals and Kendal is at the top of my list. I am beyond grateful for her support and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kendal O'keefe - Top notch family law attorney

Kendal represented me in a complicated divorce case and did an awesome job! She was very professional and respectful in all our dealings, yet she was very personable too. Kendal went above and beyond to understand me, my family, and what I was hoping for in an outcome, and helped get me to that out...come. I also felt that Kendal really cared about me, and my family, and we developed a great rapport. Kendal did a great job in laying out expectations and managing any concerns that I had, and she always had good, well thought out answers. Kendal was very organized and responsive, and always kept things moving forward. I really felt like my family, and I mattered to her, and she really cared for a good, respectful, and fair, outcome. I developed a deep trust and respect for Kendal, and that helped me through a very tough process. I would highly recommend using Kendal if you find yourself in need of a great family law attorney. I have worked with a number of great professionals throughout my work career and Kendal is a good as they get! Thanks for everything Kendal!

Posted by Jeff | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kendal is Exceptional!

I first retained Kendal a few years ago to help cleanup some issues in my original divorce decree. She’s representing me again with a new issue that arose from joint custody. My situation with my ex is fraught with strife, with my young children caught in the middle. Only legal constraints have ga...ined any tangible results. I’ve been represented by three different lawyers in the 5 years since my divorce started. I've also worked with a slew of professionals - mediators, evaluators, a parenting consultant, parenting coaches, and more therapists than I care to count - with little success. Kendal is far and away the most reliable and trustworthy professional of the group. I’m incredibly impressed with, and grateful for, Kendal's representation. She communicates clearly, efficiently, and empathetically, while providing quality advice. She takes great care and effort to make sure I understand my options and I feel confident about my decisions. Kendal is always on time, and catches and rectifies the important details my prior lawyers missed. She gives honest answers, and focuses on solutions that gain results. My only regret is that I didn't find Kendal sooner. I am certain I would have had better outcomes from the start if I had.

Posted by Rachael | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Trustworthy, clear, and effective legal services.

Kendal O'Keefe represented me in my child support case. I had a consultation with her before I retained her services. She offered clear advice and straight forward solutions in a timely manner. I felt listened to, well advised, and very well represented. She always answered emails and was availab...le via phone. If she was going to be busy on another case, she let me know. Her calm presence and well-articulated writing and speaking helped me gain the child support I was due, as the judge ruled in my favor. She stayed on top of deadlines for appeals and let me know what to expect at all points of my case. I would recommend her to anyone. She is intelligent, compassionate, and extremely professional!

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Kendal K O'Keefe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph LeBlanc

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Kendal for over 5 years, and through out that time she has shown herself to be an incredibly smart and dedicated attorney. I would strongly encourage anyone who needs a family law attorney to use Kendal."

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Micaela Wattenbarger

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am Ms. O'Keefe's co-worker and fellow associate attorney at Arnold, Rodman & Kretchmer, PLLC. Ms. O'Keefe is experienced in family law matters, including child custody and parenting time matters as well as dissolution proceedings involving complex financial issues. I have found Ms. O'Keefe to be a strong, effective, and approachable advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Chestnut Cambronne PA

2021 - 2022

Partner, Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe, PA

2013 - 2020

Associate, Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe, PA

Associations

2016 - Present

Minnesota Family Law League

Board Member

2012 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Hamline University School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

2008

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Family Law Institute

Determining Child Support

2017

Family Law Institute

Determining Child Support

2016

Family Law Institute

Determining Child Support

2013

Volunteer Lawyer's Network Training

International Service of Process

Publications

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