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Kay R. Snyder

Divorce and separation Attorney at Saint Cloud, MN

4.0   14 reviews

Licensed for 36 years

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Kay Snyder Attorney is a native of Pequot Lakes, MN Kay graduated from St Cloud State University in 1982, Magna Cum Laude. She received her law degree from Hamline University School of Law, Juris Doctorate 1986, Cum Laude. Minnesota State Bar Licensed 1986.

Kay Snyder Attorney is active in her community as a member of the Chambers of Commerce in St. Cloud, Big Lake, and Cold Spring, MN. She is also involved with the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Stearns/Benton Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers, and the St. Cloud Downtown Council.

Kay Snyder Attorney is rated as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney in Minnesota by National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Kay Snyder Attorney is also named in AVVO Clients' Choice, as well as a top attorney on SuperLawyers.


Pro Bono Activities

  • St Cloud Area Legal Services Board
  • Central MN Volunteer Attorney Program Advisory Board
  • Central Minnesota Legal Services Volunteer Attorney
  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Advisory Board

 

Licensed for 36 years
State MN
Status Authorized to Practice
Acquired 1986
Updated 01/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Jeddeloh & Snyder PA

Reviews

4.0 / 5.0
  14 customer reviews
Posted by Priscilla | March 5, 2015
AMAZING!
Kay is a one of a kind lawyer, she always put my needs first and always made me feel like a priority. I would and have recommended her numerous times! Keep up the good work Kay.
Posted by Jean | October 28, 2013
Knowledgeable, Experienced, Ethical
I hired Kay to represent me for my divorce and later for custody and child support changes. First, I have to say I believe people are best off when they get attorney recommendations from OTHER LAWYERS. Your neighbor or co worker might like their lawyer, but other attorneys are really the ones who know who gets the good outcomes for clients. I asked another family law lawyer (who couldn't take my case due to conflict of interest) and also a tax and a criminal law lawyer. Two brought up Kay's name and the other recommended her when I asked. I am very glad I listened. I have found her to be hard working, patient and ethical. She is very level headed and this was appreciated since I was not always! I am totally confused about other reviewers saying she was generating fees. She could have done that with me but didn't. Next, she was very knowledgeable and this was so evident. Opposing lawyer made these great speeches and threats to look like he was doing is job and should be feared but Kay remained calm and called them "theatrics" that the court would not grant. She was right every time!! She prepared me for every possible reaction so that this naturally miserable experience wasn't any worse than it had to be. She also helped me clarify what my goals were and identified the path to achieve those goals. I felt like I had some control instead of powerless and out of control. Now, as far as cost, I feel I got what I paid for. Personally, I dont feel like quality legal services that are really going to impact my life are the place I want to bargain shop! Overall, I can't think of anything I didn't like about Kay. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
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Response from Kay Snyder December 15, 2015
Jean, I'm so glad that you feel good about your case and your experience with me. Thank you for your kind words.
Posted by Jayne | June 6, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Got things done
Long painful divorce. Due to my x husband not wanting me to have anything and his attorney from Monticello causing all kinds of drama. She handled things professionally and didn't put up with threats and intimidation from the Monticello attorney. She had good advice and gave me options to consider. I was happy with how she handled things.
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Posted by Michelle O'Keeffe | January 7, 2017
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A True Advocate!
I retained Kay Snyder to represent me in two separate family cases that were probably as complex as they can come. Kay and her staff were professional, unbelievably knowledgeable and advocated for me 110%. Her staff, Janet and Ashley are fantastic and super helpful as well! In short, Kay stuck by my side throughout the entire ordeal and fought tirelessly for what I thought was impossible. I'm beyond grateful for her and her team. I strongly recommend this firm without hesitation.
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Posted by Mark Ramsey | November 24, 2015
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Respectful and Understanding
Kay Snyder was my attorney in my divorce last year. She worked hard to help me get a fair settlement. There was no drama between the two parties, and she helped keep the peace between my ex and me during the process.
Response from Kay Snyder December 15, 2015
Thank you so much, Mark! I am so happy you had a good experience working with me. Please let me know if I can assist you in the future!
Posted by Marcia Stevens | November 10, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Best Divorce Attorney in Big Lake, Minnesota
Kay Snyder was wonderful! She was my divorce attorney and got me alimony, even though I didn't think I'd get anything after the divorce. Kay answered all of my questions throughout the entire process of my divorce. Oh, and her office staff in Big Lake were amazing!
Response from Kay Snyder December 15, 2015
Marcia, I'm so glad you had a good experience working with me. I'm honored by this review! And I agree, our staff is wonderful!
Posted by Marcia Stevens | November 10, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Divorce Attorney in Big Lake, Minnesota
Kay Snyder was wonderful. She walked me through the process of my divorce and helped me get alimony when I was unsure I would even get anything after the divorce. She was caring and patient, and I would highly recommend her as a divorce attorney! Oh, and her Big Lake, MN office staff members were amazing!
Response from Kay Snyder December 15, 2015
Marcia, I'm so glad you had a good experience working with me. I'm honored by this review! And I agree, our staff is wonderful!
Posted by Scott | October 22, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Scott
Kay was my divorce attorney. She got me keep shared custody of my kids. I was scared because in Minnesota kids usually go with their mom with the dad having very little time with them. Kay worked hard to get me 50/50 custody. I will never be able to thank her enough.
Posted by Jessie | October 22, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Patient and Thorough
Kay was so supportive throughout the whole process of my divorce. I had so many questions! She patiently answered every one of them, and made sure I understood each step along the way. I highly recommend Kay as a divorce attorney.
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2012
Excellent Attorney
I hired Kay to handle a custody and child support matter. Originally, I had talked to the County but they said they do not represent individuals and only deal with paternity and cases where the county is assigned the support payments due to collection laws. We got the custody order reasonably quickly (it's never quick in the court system) and the child support was part of that. She took a complex problem and made it simple and took care of it for me!
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Posted by Christina | July 22, 2013
Kay does not follow through with what she promises.
She told the judge she would take care of the child support order but never did. I had to do it myself.
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
CONSUMER ALERT
DO NOT HIRE KAY SYNDER! I hired Kay for a simple/fast divorce with cost no more than $12,000 - Kay dragged the case for over a year and the cost well over $50,000. Kay will not defend you she will favorite other side (watch: Kay starts contacting opposing lawyer too much) she will than turn on you (anything you bring forward that you should be awarded - ex. non-marital claims) and you will get absolutely nothing. How is Mexico? - I found in my information from Kay about lawyers vacationing hot spot at the expense of the CONSUMER! Shame on you!
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Posted by Leah | June 7, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Hired her for my divorce in 2005
She was very nice, but too busy for me. She kept pushing me off.... In the end I received a solo custody arrangement made into a joint custody decree with a stipulation that I (rather than both he and I) remain within 30 miles of a particular city. It took 6 years for me to get the child support straightened out because of the wording in the original decree. Then, in 2012 when I attempted to move back home to FL, the clause ended up not only keeping me in MN, but I was told I had to have permission to even visit somewhere out of state, while he had free reign. If she wasn't too busy, she probably would have done a decent job. Unfortunately for me she was busy and I got the raw end of the deal. If you hire her, make sure you stay on her and do not let her try to tell you something is, "standard, common, or normal" when it does not have to be. It is your decree -- you can set it up how you want within the boundaries of the law. Also, ask her about her work-load.
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Posted by Casey | September 12, 2011
Kay Snyder Attorney Review
After my divorce, my goal was to get child support from the father. I hired Kay Snyder. Kay seemed to want to fester up conflict between the father and me instead of focusing on my goal of getting child support. All I wanted was child support, not lots of other hearings about things that don't matter, etc. I finally fired her and had the county take over the case. It is not only cheaper, but it is free! They were very helpful and I now am getting child support I am entitled to through wage garnishment. I wish I new then what I know now. I would not recommend Kay Snyder unless you want to spend big bucks and get small results.
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AVVO RATING 7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Jeddeloh & Snyder PA
  • 2000 - Present

Education

  • Hamline University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctorate
  • 1986
  • St Cloud State University
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • 1982

Associations

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
  • St Cloud Area Legal Services Board
  • Board Member
  • N/A
  • Central MN Volunteer Attorney Program Advisory Board
  • Board Member
  • N/A
  • Central Minnesota Legal Services
  • Volunteer Attorney
  • N/A
  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Advisory Board
  • Board Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 10 Family Law Attorney Award
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2003

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (1)
Endorse Kay
Family Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Kay is a very experienced family law attorney and a great advocate for her clients."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Snyder has many years of experience helping clients with family law matters. She has an excellent reputation in the community. Ms. Snyder is a great advocate for her clients."
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Saint Cloud Divorce and separation Lawyer Kay R. Snyder
Kay R. Snyder
Divorce and separation Attorney
Saint Cloud, MN
Licensed for 36 years