Top Rated Clay County, MN Family Lawyers

In Clay County, Minnesota, there are 45 family lawyers available with 182+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Clay County Has 45 Family Attorneys with 182 Reviews

Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship

Bio: Kristen Hushka joined Pladson Law Office in 2015. She is licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota, and provides legal counsel to clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, and child support. She also serves as a Guardian ad Lite...

Rating: 8.6

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Child Custody and more

Bio: Greg Liebl is a family lawyer located in Fargo, North Dakota specializing in divorce, child custody, visitation or parenting time, adoption, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, restraining or protection orders, name changes, parental rights & mo...

Rating: 8.3

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Family Lawyers in Clay County, MN

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Scott practices primarily in the areas of criminal law and estate planning. Scott's clients often describe him as "a straightforward, no-nonsense advocate." Scott is a husband, father and a native of West Fargo, North Dakota. Criminal LawHaving ha...

Rating: 10

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

We don't dabble in family law, it's all we do. Gjesdahl Law's 8 lawyers handle all family matters.

Rating: 9.2

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Jason W. McLean has been licensed in Minnesota since 2003 and in North Dakota Since 2004. He has practiced exclusively in the area of family law for the past 15 years. Jason attended the University of North Dakota for his undergraduate studies, gr...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(701) 566-5327

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Ashley focuses the majority of her practice on domestic matters, however, she has extensive experience in the criminal arena as well. Ashley's clients often describe her as "straightforward, loyal and aggressive." Ashley is a wife, mother and a na...

Rating: 8.9

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Practice Priscila Janjua is an associate attorney at SW&L Attorneys, specializing in Family Law. Since joining the firm in 2022, she has been committed to guiding clients through a wide range of domestic matters, including custody, visitation, con...

Rating: 7.6

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more

Bio: I grew up in Minot, North Dakota. I moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1999 and attended the University of North Dakota where I graduated Summa Cum Laude and received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2003. I continued my educatio...

Rating: 7.6

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Kari joined Gjesdahl Law, P.C. in 2016. She is dedicated to helping families resolve their issues and address their changing needs. Her practice primarily involves divorces, financial issues, parenting terms and schedules, and child support. Kari ...

Rating: 6.4

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Ben is an attorney specializing in helping people resolve family law issues in Minnesota and North Dakota, including divorce, custody and visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, and adoption. He also assists clients with requesting and def...

Rating: 7.4

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Lesley’s legal practice will focus on all aspects of Family Law proceedings. Lesley is licensed to practice in North Dakota state and federal courts and is also licensed in Minnesota State Court. Prior to joining Fremstad Law Firm, Lesley represen...

Rating: 8.0

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Christel grew up in Seattle, WA, but has lived in the Pacific Northwest, the Southwest, the Northeast, the Southeast, and have made the Midwest my permanent home. Christel joined Gjesdahl Law, P.C. in 2015, after clerking for two years with the Ca...

Rating: 7.7

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship

Bio: DeAnn M. Pladson was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. She received her undergraduate degree from Moorhead State University in 1989, and was graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1992. DeAnn began her career as a solo practit...

Rating: 7.6

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Child Custody and more

Bio: Devoted to providing exceptional legal counsel to individuals and families in the areas of estate planning, probate, elder law, guardianship/conservatorship, and family law.

Rating: 8.1

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: Timothy P. Hill is the managing partner at Hill Law Office PLLC, with over 30 years of experience, specializing in family and domestic law, real estate law, estate planning, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. He attended the University of North Dak...

Rating: 3.1

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Krista proved to be very knowledgeable and realistic throughout the divorce process. She set expectations and was clear and concise on an action plan. She worked very will with the counter counsel and I strongly believe her working relationship wi..."

Rating: 7.2

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills, Power Of Attorney

Bio: Originally from Mahnomen, Minnesota, Jessica first came to the Fargo/Moorhead area to attend college at Minnesota State University Moorhead. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies before going on to earn her Ju...

Rating: 6.3

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence

Review: "Julie and her staff were great. They helped me with a very complicated divorce and explained every step to me like real people not just like lawyers."

Rating: 6.5

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: A native of Grand Forks, William joined the firm as an associate in 2013. In 2008, he graduated cum laude with a Business Management degree, from Concordia College in Moorhead. In 2011, William graduated, with distinction, from the University of N...

Rating: 6.5

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Clay County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Business and more

Review: "Daylen helped me through my divorce this last year. He and his assistant were very helpful and personable."

Rating: 6.7

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