Jessica Lynn Sterle

Jessica Lynn Sterle

4.2
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Duluth, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

3904 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jessica L Sterle PA

3904 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN, 55807-2841

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Jessica Lynn Sterle's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Wade | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I guess my expectations are "unreasonable" too

I hired Jessica for a child custody case and just about never saw my children again because of her incompetence. At times, it seemed she was working against us. Ever time the social worker would pull a just before court report out of his hat, she would tell us, he can do that. Well no he can't. Any ...lawyer knows you have to be given a specified number of days to review and refute claims, but Jessica went from one hearing to the next, bumbling, stumbling, totally unprepared. Once she was replaced, my new attorney was amazed at her incompetence and urged me to complain to the mn law association. It took a team of lawyers, 27 months, and close to a hundred thousand dollars to straighten out a simple child custody case she had so badly messed up.

Jessica Sterle

Replied last December 03, 2016

Wade, I have looked through my records and I reviewed several Minnesota Statutes, or laws, so I can best address your concerns. I represented your wife and for a few months in 2011 in a CHIPS, or Child In Need of Protection or Services, case. Your juvenile protection case came to a point where I withdrew as your attorney and your wife and you were then court appointed new attorneys who represented the two of you until the completion of the case. In looking at MNCIS, the website for the Minnesota court system, I do not see a record for any custody or parenting time case under your name. Perhaps your custody or parenting time case was resolved without the need of Motion hearings or a court trial. I welcome your attorneys or you to contact me so I can understand which Statutes or court Rules you believe I did not follow or understand. We can certainly look at the court file, court transcripts and court Orders to see what your attorneys and you believe was not done properly. Going through this process would help address your concerns so we both understand the other’s perspective. Hopefully it gives you some closure.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding Representation

I retained Jessica's services for a parenting time dispute recently. She is a professional through and through. Her knowledge and communication far exceeded my expectations. She kept me well informed of my options and how things were progressing in my case every step of the way. She always responded ...to questions in a very timely manner without a bunch of legal terms. I highly recommend Jessica to handle any family matter cases to anyone looking for a great attorney.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

5 Stars!

I have had the pleasure of having Jessica as my divorce attorney through a long, emotional and messy divorce. With Jessica, as well as her paralegal Mary, I have always felt equally comfortable when I needed to sob my heart out, as well as when I needed to ask the serious questions. Jessica is extre...mely knowledgeable in all aspects of divorce law and is a true firecracker in the courtroom. Jessica is excellent at helping the amateur navigate the legal system and explaining legal jargon into terms that makes sense. Besides her assertive nature in the courtroom, Jessica is a very compassionate woman with empathy; she truly understands the emotional and physical demands a divorce takes on oneself. Jessica is very responsive and well organized; she does not miss, nor forget, a single piece of information and stays on top of notifying her client of any changes, regardless of how insignificant they may be. Jessica and Mary do not only make you feel like their only client, they truly made you feel like a friend. To this day, years later, I am still remembered by my first name and always welcomed.

Posted by Robert | August 03, 2014

5 Star Service

Jessica did an amazing job for me. From the initial meeting to the final decision. She was right there for me. Her knowledge of the law was incredible, taking a very difficult case and turning it into a success for me. I would highly recommend Jessica.

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Jessica Lynn Sterle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lianne Guenther

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Kohlmeyer

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jessica is one of the few "Go To" lawyers in Northern Minnesota. As a Southern MN lawyer I know they do things differently up there and you need an expert like Jessica on your Family Law case. I fully endorse her!"

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Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Jessica L. Sterle

2003 - 2006

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of NE Minnesota

2001 - 2003

Assistant County Attorney, Saint Louis County Attorney Office

2001 - 2003

Law Clerk, St. Louis County Courts

Associations

2008 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, 11th District Bar Association

Board Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, 11th District Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Volunteer Attorney Program

Volunteer Attorney

2013 - 2014

Minnesota State Bar Association, 11th District Bar Association

President

2002 - 2003

Duluth New Lawyers

Past President

Education

1998

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Hamline University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Duluth Community Education

Divorce Basics

Languages

English

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