Top Divorce Lawyers Near Me in Edina Area

Timothy Lees earned his undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1989, and graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 1993.  Mr. Lees is licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota, U.S. District Court, and the Courts of the Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Community, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community.  Mr. Lees is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association.  Since 1994 he has engaged in private practice, and has been named by his peers as a Rising Star and as a Super Lawyer.  He has significant successful trial and appellate experience.

I have a simple mission.  Do the best legal work I can, for every person, every single day.. I don't believe in lofty promises or salesman-like tricks.  My mentor taught me to practice law the old fashioned way.  Listen to your client.  Build a case.  Attempt to settle.  And then, if all else fails, work your tail-off to beat the other side.. If you haven't guessed, I can be blunt.  Some people take it personally.  You shouldn't.  My job is to protect your backside.  Anyone who gets in the way will frustrate me -- even if it's you.. I went to school at The University of Iowa Law School.  Finished in a good spot. I have worked for big and small firms.  I only like representing people.. In 2014, 2015, and 2016, I received Client Distinction / Client Rating awards from Martindale-Hubbell.. I am a member of The National Advocates 2016 Top 100 Lawyers in family law.. In 2016 and 2017, I was named one of Minnesota's Top 10 attorneys in client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.. In 2017, I was recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer by the Expert Network.

I focus exclusively on family law matters, including divorces and custody/parenting time actions. I have 22 years of experience as an attorney, and have been practicing family law exclusively for the past 18 years. During that time, I have seen many changes in our family courts, particularly in the way family cases are handled by the Court system. In my practice, I use my years of experience and knowledge of the law to guide my clients towards the best possible outcome in their case. I believe in trying to make the process easier for my clients by explaining their legal rights and options, and providing them with an accurate portrayal of what might occur in their case if we proceed through the court system (litigation) or proceed through various settlement processes (mediation, early neutral evaluation, etc.). I would describe my "practice style" as trying to resolve cases amicably while being a strong advocate for my client and providing my client with knowledgeable advice about the legal process.. My practice areas include: complex contested divorces, uncontested divorces, establishment and modification of child custody, establishment and modification of child support, paternity, post-decree modifications of spousal maintenance, immigration issues involved in the divorce process (I-864 Affidavits of Support), preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's), orders for protection (domestic abuse), harassment restraining orders, step-parent adoption, third-party custody actions, grandparent visitation, and preparation and review of prenuptial (antenuptial) agreements.

I am Stephanie J. Hill, the founding member and managing partner of Hill Crabb Law firm. I grew up in small-town Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. After graduating high school, I went on to obtain my bachelor's degree in American Law and Legal Systems from Hamline University in Saint Paul, and then my law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law.. Prior to attending law school, I was introduced to the court system as a party in a family law matter. After nearly two years of litigation, five days of trial and more than $50,000 in legal expenses, I prevailed. I became an attorney to help others who face divorce and related family law issues.. No one understands the stakes better than someone who has stood in your shoes and knows firsthand what you stand to lose. I will approach your case with a fierce advocacy and understanding compassion. In my personal and professional experience in the family law system I have learned that what clients want is a strong advocate who is a responsive and empathetic listener. For that reason I make myself available to clients beyond normal business hours to ensure their concerns are promptly addressed and their needs met.

As a family lawyer with over seventeen years of experience, I enjoy applying my knowledge to help individuals through divorce - - particularly those in unique situations including high asset divorces, which, many times include business valuations, complex spousal maintenance agreements, stock options, and other areas unique to high asset individuals.I am honored to work with my clients who have hired me because I am compassionate, attend to their needs and goals, and make myself available outside of office hours. Divorce is difficult. I am always honest and realistic and don't sugar-coat my advice. Because of this, my clients feel comfortable knowing I am advocating for their best interests while also maintaining a positive relationship with the other side. Doing anything else will protract the proceedings and drive up fees.My approach is to understand what my clients want at the end of the divorce, and to work my hardest to make it all happen.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Edina and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Edina and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Edina and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Edina and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Edina and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Edina and surrounding areas.