$ 200-280 per hour
Marian Elizabeth Saksena
About Marian
Biography
With cross-training in law and social work, Marian E. Saksena brings a unique set of skills to her family and juvenile law practice. Prior to entering private practice, Marian served as a guardian ad litem and worked as a staff attorney with Children’s Law Center of Minnesota. Marian remains committed to promoting children’s well-being as she advises and advocates for clients in a wide variety of family and juvenile law matters (e.g., paternity, third party custody, child support, dissolution, domestic abuse, CHIPS & adoption) in both state and tribal courts. She served on the Minnesota Supreme Court Juvenile Protection Rules Committee and is the past chair of the MSBA Children and the Law Section. Additionally, she teaches CLEs and devotes time to various volunteer projects.
In addition to representing private clients, Ms. Saksena provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. These services include mediation, early neutral evaluation, and parenting time expediting (PTE). Ms. Saksena is on the Minnesota State Court Administrator's roster of qualified neutrals pursuant to Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.
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Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1999
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Location
DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC
330 2nd Avenue, Suite 760, Suite 5010, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
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Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly recommended!
Marian is very knowledgeable and helped me keep the frustration and worry of the situation at bay. Just knowing she was In our corner and had all our best interests in mind made a difficult situation more tolerable. She is cognizant of all issues, including our financial wellbeing and does a great ...
Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Can't say enough good things!
I used Marian several years ago when going through my divorce. She was very knowledgeable and knew how to approach dealing with a narcissist which was a huge comfort for me while going through this difficult situation. Now that I have to go back and deal with issues again, I searched her out in he...
Marian Elizabeth Saksena's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Marian for many years as an extraordinary communicator and knowledgeable professional. She is a good-hearted, conscientious person and I wholeheartedly endorse her work as an attorney."
Samantha Gemberling
Child abuse lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner/Attorney, DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC
2014 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Saksena Law, LLC
2005 - 2014
Attorney/Shareholder, Walling, Berg & Debele, PA
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Fredrikson & Byron
1999 - 2002
Staff Attorney, Children's Law Center of Minnesota
Associations
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Education
1998
University of Minnesota Law School
JD
Speaking Engagements
2014
2014 Family Law Institute
Seven Things Family Lawyers Should Know About Child Protection (plenary session and breakout session); co-presented with the Hon. Anne McKeig
2012
IAML Hague Symposium for Japanese Delegates
Making Children’s Voices Heard in International Child Abduction Cases: Role of GAL and Children’s Counsel
2011
Webcast
College Costs for Children of Divorce
2010
Indian Child Welfare Law Center Symposium
ICWA and Third Party Custody
2010
In-Service Training for The Family Partnership (formerly Family & Children's Service)
Intersection of Family Law and Mental Health Services
2010
Children’s Legal Services Training
Representing Youth in ICWA Cases
2009
Minnesota Legal Services Coalition Training
Third Party Custody
2009
2009 Family Law Institute
There's No Place Like Home: Permanency Options for Foster Children
2009
2009 Annual Conference: Building Pathways for Children in a Changing Word
Preparing for and Testifying in Court: A Primer for Guardians ad Litem
2006
Minnesota Custody and Child Support
Representing Children in Family Court
2006
Children's Records Law in Minnesota
Juvenile Protection and Juvenile Delinquency Records
2005
Emerging and Innovative Ideas in Juvenile Law: Celebrating 100 Years of Juvenile Courts in Minnesota
Issues Relating to Minority Children in Delinquency and Child Protection Proceedings
2004
Minnesota State Bar Association Children and the Law Section
Adoption Rules 101
2004
Minnesota State Bar Association
Best Interests of the Child and Alternative Caregiving Arrangements
2004
2004 Family Law Institute
When Parents Can't Parent Their Children: Third-Party Custody, CHIPS Proceedings, De Facto Custodians, Guardianships and Adoption
2002
MSBA Children and the Law Section
Uniform Parentage Act Task Force Report: Adoption, Paternity and Assisted Reproductive Technology
2002
Minnesota Supreme Court Media Orientation
Open Child Protection Proceedings (Panel Member)
2002
MILE Juvenile Law Seminar
Legal Rights of Children: Fact or Fiction
2000
Child Abuse Prevention Studies
Improving Outcomes for State Wards
1999
CLC Volunteer Lawyer Training
Representing Youth In Foster Care
Publications
2014
Minnesota CLE
Child Protection QuickSheet
2010
2009
Solving the Most Difficult Problems in Divorce Cases
The Interplay of Child Protection and Divorce
2007
Hennepin Lawyer
Judicial Profile: Judge Jay Quam
2006
William Mitchell Law Review
Out-of-Home Placements for Abused, Neglected, and Dependent Children in Minnesota: A Historical Perspective
2006
The Minnesota Custody and Child Support Deskbook
Representing Children in Family Court
Languages
English