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I have been practicing in the area of family law for the past 10 years. I am currently practicing exclusively in the area of family law with Carson, Clelland & Schreder.   I have experience representing numerous clients in various family law matters, involving issues such as: physical custody, legal custody, child support, property valuation and division, spousal maintenance, domestic abuse, stepparent adoption and paternity matters.. I approach each case as unique and taylor my representation to the specific client goals.  I approach my client's with compassion and empathy, while also assisting them to remain focused on their goals.  My representation tends to be practical and solution focused.

I am a partner at Carson, Clelland & Schreder and have been practicing law for eleven years. I started my law career working in criminal prosecution, which brought me to the Courtroom 3-4 days per week, giving me a unique comfort appearing in front of the bench that many civil practioneers do not gain. My practice has now transitioned and focuses primarily on families and their legal issues.. Working in family law my desire is to advocate for my clients, applying a sensible, pragmatic and cost-effective approach. The goal is for clients to have control of the outcome of their legal matters, which is espcially important in family matters where the legal issue is their homes, children and financial livelihood. However, I am still able to leverage my courtroom experience when settlement isn't possible and Court involvement is required. I regularly participate in mediation with the goal of minimizing legal costs while still obtaining the outcome my clients desire. My primary areas of practice are divorce, custody and parenting time matters, child support, post-decree issues, and paternity matters. I am also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and offer family mediation services.. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors or chasing my two children. Having a family of my own, enables me to understand how vital the issues my clients are facing.

Alina received her Bachelor’s Degree in History from the Gustavus Adolphus College in 2012. Following her undergraduate education, she completed two years of service with AmeriCorps. Alina graduated with her Juris Doctorate from University of Oregon School of Law in 2017. While in law school, Alina interned at the South African Human Rights Commission, and attended the Oxford Consortium for Humans Rights. She also interned at Tubman, a local non-profit that provides legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, where she was a certified student attorney and represented clients in Orders for Protections and other family law matters. After law school, she worked as a law clerk for former Ramsey County Family Law Referee James Street. Since completing her clerkship in 2018, Alina has practiced nearly exclusively in all areas of family law, including domestic abuse (including both Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders), divorce, child custody, paternity, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance, and child support. Most recently, Alina worked at Hennepin County Self-help assisting individuals without attorneys navigate complex family law matters.. Alina enjoys hiking, gardening, working out, reading, spending time with her two dogs, and is a devoted gymnastics fan. She is a board member and Grant Committee Co-Chair for the Hennepin County Bar Foundation.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Minnetonka and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Minnetonka and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Minnetonka and surrounding areas.