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Posted by Michelle | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Knowledgeable & Amazing Advocate
Jennifer is an amazing lawyer. She is a gifted orator and thoughtful in her writing. If you want an attorney who listens to you, advocates for you and knows her stuff...she's the one! I'm beyond happy with her performance in my family court issue and would recommend her without the slightest hesitati...
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Michelle. I hope you and your family are doing well.
Posted by William | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Custody
Jennifer has been a serious blessing to my family. She has successfully assisted me with multiple legal issues pertaining to my child and her mother. All future family law matters will be with her by my side. Thank you Jennifer!!!!
Thanks, William. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Posted by Tim | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Top Shelf
I have worked with Jennifer both as an attorney on the same side and on opposing sides of issues. She is professional. A skilled and zealous advocate. Fair. and Firm. She knows what she is doing. I have also seen her work as an attorney for both family and friends. They, and we, have bee...
Thanks, Tim. Given that I hold you in such high esteem as a colleague, your review is particularly nice to see. I appreciate the trust you've put in me.
Posted by Marie | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An absolute gem
I was five months pregnant when I grabbed my toddler and literally fled in the night from an abusive marriage. She gave me amazing advice on how to navigate child custody and safety. Her guidance through writing the divorce decree set the kids and I up for safety, physically and financially. Jennifer...
I'm grateful that you trusted me to handle this. You were a pleasure to work with. I am glad to hear that things are going well for you post-decree. That is always the goal: to get our divorce clients sufficiently set up through the divorce decree, to avoid or navigate any conflict in the future.
Posted by Susan | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
A Great Lawyer
As a lawyer and a private investigator, I have had the privilege to work with Jen on a number of cases. She is smart, understands the issues that matter, is a gifted writer, and a person who cares deeply about her clients. I have referred my own family to Jen and have the greatest of trust in her. ...
Thank you for the review, Susan! I hope that you and your family are doing well.
"Ms. Macaulay was opposing counsel on a custody matter. While it was a case that dealt with difficult subject matter and heated disputes between the parents (and our respective clients) she was a skillful advocate for her client. Despite all that, on a professional level, she was an effective communicator and pleasure to work with."
"Jennifer has been opposing counsel on a few different cases. She is very knowledgeable in the law, a fierce advocate for her client, respected by the bench and always well-prepared."
"Jennifer and I worked together on a complex matter for a client. She demonstrated professionalism, compassion and skillful advocacy. I endorse Jennifer."
"Jennifer has a strong reputation in the legal community and receives consistently high praise from any of her clients with whom I've worked. She is a top-notch communicator who shows a deep and empathetic understanding of her clients' needs."
"Jen is a dedicated and talented lawyer who is very committed to the defense of her clients. I endorse her."
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Women in the Law Scholarship, William Mitchell College of Law
2002 - Present
Principal, Macaulay Law Offices LTD
2004 - 2021
Adjunct Associate Professor Legal Writing, University of Minnesota Law School
2007 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2001 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
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District court sentence vacated and remanded.
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Juris Doctorate, cum laude
1996
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2006
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