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also known as Rochester Divorce Lawyer, Owatonna Divorce Lawyer
VWLF focuses solely on family law. Attorney Amanda Van Wyhe has been providing compassionate and zealous advocacy since 2005, representing clients in all types of divorce, child custody and family law cases. VWLF has office locations in Rochester and Owatonna and serves clients in the surrounding areas in southern Minnesota and north central Iowa. At VWLF, we believe that " Your. Family. Matters. " We understand that the process of going through a divorce or any other family law matter is difficult, to say the least. VWLF is here to help. Call us today for a free 30 minute phone consultation.
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Acquired: 2024
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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2006
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State: South Dakota
Acquired: 2005
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State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2007
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318 1st Ave SW, Fl 1, Rochester, MN, 55902
202 Bridge Street West, Suite 304, Owatonna, MN, 55060
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Posted by Derek | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amanda Van Whye: The Best Divorce Attorney Around!
I cannot recommend Amanda Van Whye and Van Whye Law Firm highly enough! She was absolutely incredible. Amanda worked tirelessly on my case, always making herself available and responding to my questions almost immediately. She explained everything in detail, making sure I fully understood every step ...
Posted by Rose | October 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Outstanding!! Don't hire anyone else!
Amanda is the best lawyer and with Miranda, her para legal, they are a perfect team! I would hire them again without any hesitation. They are amazing!! We were going through a messy custody battle and she kept us informed every step of the way. Our questions and emails were always answered timely and...
Posted by Dylan D. | January 26, 2017 | Child Custody
Friendly and Professional
I have been carefully considering a modification of my custody. I researched attorneys for hours on AVVO and picked three with good ratings to call today. Amanda's website is so informative and told me a lot before I even called her. When I called the office this morning, her assistant was kind, p...
Posted by A. | March 05, 2015 | Child Custody
Knowledgeable Attorney at its finest!
Mrs. Van Wyhe is extremely knowledgeable about the law! She does not give you the runaround and is reliable in communication. She is theé best by far, and extremely recommended by previous clients. I do not regret one penny in hiring her! She cares for the child's best interest and that is imp...
"I have known Amanda for more than a decade. Amanda is an experienced and assertive family law attorney with an excellent grasp on the law as well as how to achieve strong outcomes for her clients. I refer inquiries from potential clients in the Sioux City area to Amanda."
"Amanda is knowledgable, straightforward, and has the best interests of her clients in mind at all times. I would refer clients to Amanda in a heartbeat."
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2024
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Distinguished - Peer Rated High Professional Achievement/Ethics, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Distinguished-Very High Rating Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished - Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Superb Rating, Avvo
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Excellent Rating, Avvo
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Endorsed for Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Recognition for Pro Bono Service, Iowa Supreme Court
2002
University Scholar, University of South Dakota
2002
Thesis with Distinction, University of South Dakota
2015 - Present
Attorney - Owner, Van Wyhe Law Firm, PLC
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Family Law Mediator, Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Ross, LLP
2011 - 2015
Partner, Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Ross, LLP
2006 - 2011
Attorney, Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Ross, LLP
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Second Judicial Circuit Court
2024 - Present
Olmsted County Bar AssociationMember
2024 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Northwest Iowa Collaborative Law ProfessionalsMember
2012 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative Law ProfessionalsMember
2011 - Present
Iowa Organization of Women AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Winnebago Tribal Court Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Member
2006 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Woodbury County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
South Dakota State BarMember
2014 - 2023
Woodbury County Bar Association Fee Arbitration CommitteeMember
2014 - 2019
Judicial Nominating Commission - Third Judicial DistrictMember
2012 - 2014
Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association - IFAPAMember
2004 - 2005
South Dakota Law ReviewLead Articles Editor
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Reversed and Remanded
Reversed and Remanded
2005
Juris Doctorate
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
236 Protection Orders in Iowa
2015
Family Law - Filing Requirements & Initial Disclosures
2012
Family Law Continuing Legal Education
2016
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