Top Rated Dakota County, MN Family Lawyers

In Dakota County, Minnesota, there are 286 family lawyers available with 807+ 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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Dakota County Has 286 Family Attorneys with 807 Reviews

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Bio: EXCEPTIONAL REPRESENTATION. HERE TO HELP. CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. Ashley C. Cooper is a criminal defense and family law attorney. She is the owner of The Law Office of Ashley C. Cooper, LLC located in Woodbury, MN. The firm serves indivi...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a FREE consultation(651) 370-9073

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Family, Immigration, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Experienced attorney with broad litigation and transactional experience in both corporations and law firms. Significant experience with immigration and family law

Rating: 7.1

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Family Lawyers in Dakota 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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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Family law covers many areas: custody, support, post-divorce, adoption, prenuptial agreement

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(952) 388-0020

Sharon K. Hills's Website

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Immigration, Criminal Defense

When Experience Matters. Client Focused. Results Driven.

Rating: 9.8

Call for a consultation(651) 370-9015

Alyssa Nguyen-Schmitz's Website

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Aggressive, Compassionate, Strategic, Criminal Defense Attorney

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(218) 321-5019

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Ben is a full service attorney that puts his focus on getting the right result for his clients. His direct communication style and comitment to being prepared for each legal situation has resulted in exceptional outcomes for his clients. Ben is ex...

Rating: 7.2

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: When you need a divorce lawyer, you need an advocate who will make sure your rights and interests are respected. You also need a lawyer who seeks the most cost-effective, productive approach possible in your circumstances. Attorney Merlyn L. Meine...

Rating: 10

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: Scott M. Rodman is a shareholder with Arnold & Rodman PA. Mr. Rodman’s practice focuses exclusively on family law, including but not limited to divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, interstate and international divorce and child cu...

Rating: 10

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Appeals, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Men if you are going through a divorce…..Kristen is the Lawyer you want to have at your side. Her upbringing makes her all the more special, as an attorney. What you see is what you get: Intelligent, well spoken, pragmatic, controlling. She does n..."

Rating: 7.6

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: My practice is limited almost exclusively to family law matters, including divorce, child custody, paternity, third party custody, and child support. I am committed to providing high caliber representation at an affordable cost, using a family-cen...

Rating: 8.6

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: I began working with family law clients while attending law school almost 30 years ago. My passion for advocating for “real people” and their families is what drew me to family law and keeps my practice solely focused on families. I view my role a...

Rating: 7.6

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

Bio: My professional life became transformed when I learned about Collaborative Divorce. I realized that rather than being part of a system that often further damages family relationships, I could be part of a restorative system. The Collaborative proc...

Rating: 8.5

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Immigration

Bio: I believe that family is at the core of our communities. In that respect my practice of family law emphasizes respect for the family, protection for children and fair & balanced treatment of individuals. Without sacrificing zealous client advocacy...

Rating: 8.6

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Providing excellence in family law through skill, dedication, hard work, and experience.

Rating: 8.9

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, State, Local And Municipal Law

Bio: Ryan joined the firm as a law clerk while still in law school. Following his graduation from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Ryan began representing clients in both family law and general civil litigation matters. Today, Ryan continues...

Rating: 10

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Family, Business, Personal Injury

Review: "Wally took on my case even though many other attorneys declined to due to its complexity. I am forever grateful of the services he provided, because without his help, I wouldn't have been reunited with our daughters. Through the years, he has cons..."

Rating: 8.8

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills

Bio: I tend to be actively involved in my community and local politics. Beyond that, you'll typically find me on some body of water in Minnesota, frozen or open, catching fish, boating with family, relaxing in the sun.

Rating: 8.7

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure

Bio: Compassionate and Practical I am dedicated to helping my clients resolve their family law, bankruptcy, and adoption matters. I am also committed to educating and advising my clients so they can make the best possible decisions for themselves and t...

Rating: 6.6

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, Mediation

Review: "Patricia was very knowledgeable in the area of family law. She was very sensitive to the needs of my family. She got us to take a long term view of things and that brought us to an excellent outcome. I would recommend hiring Patricia in any family..."

Rating: 7.6

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Dakota County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I can't say enough about how satisfied I have been with Kelly Lawton Rogosheske as my attorney. She has been my counsel/attorney for eight years and nothing has slowed her down in her determination to get positive results. She is a good person!!! ..."

Rating: 8.8

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