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COMPETENT, COMPASSIONATE, AND COST EFFECTIVE LEGAL SERVICES FOR 20 YEARS IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY AND DIVORCE LAW. CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE INITIAL 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION.
Jeanette Tuzinski graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of St. Catherine and obtained her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in 1994. Jeanette co‑founded Tuzinski & Zick, LLC in 2001. Prior to that she was employed by Tuzinski & Associates. Her client base is largely referrals from former and existing clients, opposing parties, and lawyers, which is a testament to her advocacy. The family and dissolution process can be foreign and sometimes overwhelming and Jeanette has consistently been there to provide competent and compassionate legal representation. Well versed from basic to complex litigation matters and she is willing to work with clients on payment options.
Her practice includes all areas of family law, including; custody, parenting time, paternity, child support, spousal maintenance, domestic abuse, step-parent adoption, name changes, property division, and post decree matters.
Licensed to practice in State Courts in Minnesota. She is a member of the Hennepin County, Anoka County and Minnesota State Bar Associations.
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Jeanette Tuzinski has provided compassionate and dedicated service in family law for over 26 years.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Divorce and Separation
100%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 320-320 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 31 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Jeanette M. Tuzinski's Reviews
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Posted by Dawn | March 19, 2014 | Child Support
Great Attorney
I recommend Jeanette to anyone looking for an honest attorney. She listens, she is compasssionate, she doesn't jerk you around. I have dealt with her over the past 20 years on different issues from child support, to divorce and back to child support. When she works on your case you feel like you a...
Posted by Happy and Satisfied Client | February 06, 2014 | Child Custody
Great representation, very knowledgeable, honest and caring!
I was referred to Jeanette with high praise and was I was highly impressed after working with her. Jeanette is unbelievable knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. She was able to help find solutions to my legal inquiries surrounding and finances and custody. She was very clear and concise and wh...
Posted by Giuseppe | January 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
For the past three years Jeanette guided me through a particularly difficult divorce. Jeanette was patient and understanding allowing me to find my feet and my voice. Through out this process I felt confident and reassured that she was there giving me legal advice.
Jeanette M. Tuzinski's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this Jeanette Tuzinski. She is an experienced and effective family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have been opposing counsel on multiple matters. When I discover that I have Ms. Tuzinski on the other side of a case, I can tell my client that she has integrity in her tactics, is absolutely correct on her understanding of the law, and that she can help us settle the issues that can be settled instead of spending money to litigate them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeanette works hard and has lots of experience. This along with her common sense and outgoing personality enables her to achieve good results at a reasonable price. On top of legal advice she can council clients through this emotional time and help manage the anxiety, fear and uncertainties. For top legal advice and help I strongly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her for several years and find her to be highly professional and competent, and perhaps most importantly for her clients' wallets, is easy to work with toward resolution acceptable to all without the need for costly, drawn-out litigation."
Experience
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Tuzinski & Zick LLC
2017 - 2017
Volunteer Assistance at the Self Help Center, Hennepin County
1994 - 2001
Lawyer, Tuzinski & Associates
Associations
2010 - Present
Anoka County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Boulevard Plaza AssociationSecretary
2001 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2009
Minnesota Women LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Gass. v. Gass, No. C6-02-1386
Remanded
Gass v . Gass, No. C3-01539
Remanded to the District Court
Golubowicz nka Roodell vs. Golubowicz
Remanded to the District Court for an Evidentiary Hearing
Education
1994
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
College of St. Catherine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Family Law Pro Bono Clinic
Clinic/Advocate for General Public to get Family Law Help
2024
Family Law Institute
Family Law CLE Attended
2023
Family Law Institute
Annual Family Law CLE Attended
2022
Family Law Institute
Annual CLE for Family Law Attendee
2021
Family Law Institute
Family Law Annual CLE Event Attendee
2019
Family Law Pro Bono Clinic
Clinic/Advocate for General Public to get family law advice
2018
Family Law Pro Bono Clinic
Clinic for general Public to get legal advice Participant
2016
Round Table of Social Early Neutral Evaluators in Hennepin County Custody Evaluators and Mediators
Custody Early Neutral Evaluation
1995
Family Lawyers
Family Law/Lawyers
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
I'm Pro Se in my divorce and my ex's lawyer refuses to cooperate. What can I do?
29 Aug 2016
Q&A
How do you get a DANCO order amended to proceed with a divorce, the in person meetings needed to move forward?
24 Aug 2016
Q&A
Will I receive any refund if I cancel the divorce process?
27 Oct 2015