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Karim G El-Ghazzawy

4.7
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Family

309 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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Specializes in complex family law litigation, including antenuptial agreements

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 39 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1986

Authorized to Practice

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Law Offices of Karim G El-Ghazzawy

309 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

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35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jill | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer!

From the very beginning, my experience with Karim was nothing short of exceptional—he was a true lifeline during one of the most difficult and prolonged periods of my life. Karim is a brilliant divorce attorney whose command of the law was evident at every stage of my case. He navigated an incredi...bly complex divorce with precision, strategy, and confidence, always staying several steps ahead. Beyond his own expertise, Karim built an outstanding team around me. Every professional involved was top-notch, coordinated, and clearly aligned with my best interests. Karim is not only an excellent lawyer but also a savvy businessman. His understanding of the financial and strategic implications of each decision proved invaluable and directly benefited my long-term outcome. His support staff deserves special recognition—responsive, organized, and genuinely helpful. I always felt supported and informed, never left wondering what was happening or what came next. Throughout the process, I was stunned by how many unscrupulous attorneys we encountered on the other side. In contrast, Karim always took the high road. He remained ethical, principled, and professional, even when provoked, never compromising his integrity. Karim is kind, thoughtful, generous, and deeply caring. He treated me not just as a client, but as a friend going through an emotionally exhausting experience. His compassion made an enormous difference. This case was a five-year slog—long, draining, and often brutal. Not once did Karim become weary, negative, or discouraged. His steady resolve and positive outlook never wavered, no matter how challenging the day’s battle had been. I am eternally grateful that Karim represented me. He fought tirelessly for me, protected my interests, and made sure I was seen, heard, and ultimately taken care of. His dedication and integrity had a profound positive impact on my life and my future. If you are facing divorce and want an attorney who is brilliant, ethical, compassionate, and relentless in the best possible way, I cannot recommend Karim highly enough.

Posted by Zack | May 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney Around!

I found Karim through an acquaintance of a family member. I can’t write enough good things about Karim and his team here. My priorities were securing a future with my infant son, and I am so happy with how everything was handled! Not only was Karim very professional and responsive throughout the enti...re process, but offered many bits of priceless guidance and wisdom. I’ll remember and take to heart the things I’ve learned from Karim for the rest of my life. I can’t recommend Karim and his team enough to anyone looking for a divorce attorney!

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Karim & Team are Great!

I hired Karim after making little progress with initial attorney from larger firm. Karim explained the process throughout. He was calm, direct and on top of things. He was able to give me a sense of potential outcomes and advised on which battles to fight. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellence

Karim picked up my case after several long delays in the process forced my first attorney to drop out. Despite a pretty short timeframe before the case went to trial, Karim was able to master the facts and put together a plan for trial. At trial, Karim was able to pull out the facts and demonstrate t...o the court that my former spouse's wild false allegations were clearly not credible. He also managed to impeach some faulty and irresponsible expert reports, which fell apart completely under cross-examination. The court decided the case based on only the credible evidence, and I prevailed on literally every issue in the case, from large to small. At all times, I felt like Karim was putting the best interests of my children first. Karim is a person of unimpeachable integrity, and that comes across in court. Karim was also very communicative - I felt at all times that I was up to speed on where we were and what we needed to accomplish.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

First rate representation

Karim handled my divorce matter. He was excellent in all respects--attentive to the details, extremely responsive and timely, careful with his explanations, and knowledgeable. Karim always had his eye on the most important aspects of the matter and was efficient. He was able to be assertive on sub...stantive matters while at the same time being very collegial with the other side and mediator. And, he was very attentive to the difficult personal dimensions of the process. I felt very well cared for at a personal level as well as in connection with the technicalities of the case. The case involved some complexity in terms of financial analysis and he brought to bear the right resources. Very highly recommended.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Principal, El-Ghazzawy Law Offices, LLC

Education

1986

University of Minnesota

J.D.

1982

Washington University

B.A.

Languages

Spanish

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