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Joe Gangelhoff is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law.  He focused his studies on alternative dispute resolution, family law, and criminal Law.  He participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic and he also completed the courses necessary for the Dispute Resolution Institute Certificate.. Joe has volunteered with the Legal Rights Center, Action for Boston Community Development, and the Everyday Management of Money Program.  Under direct supervision at the Legal Rights Center, he interviewed clients, made court appearances, and performed legal research.  He also has a wide range of professional experiences including banking and low-income housing asset management.. He has frequently taken pro bono cases that help serve low income clients in his community.. Prior to law school, Joe received a bachelor’s degree in finance/literature from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management. Joe enjoys spending his free time traveling, bike riding, and reading.

I devote my practice to family law, specifically divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, spousal maintenance, property division and appeals. I also have experience representing clients in special education, Social Security disability and bankruptcy matters. I use my previous personal and professional experience working with families and individuals with disabilities to be an empathetic and effective advocate.. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. Spurred by a love of the TV. show Law & Order, as well as arguing for what’s right, I later attended Hamline University School of Law, where I graduated with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 2012.

Ms. Dulas focuses her practice on making sure her clients have all of the information they need to make informed decisions about their options and the pros and cons of those options in the context of their short-term and long-term goals. Ms. Dulas strives to empower her clients to make informed decisions that will benefit them now and in the future.. As shareholder and partner at Sheridan, Dulas & Kins, P.A., DeAnne L. Dulas represents clients throughout the state of Minnesota, including Eagan, the Twin Cities and the surrounding areas. She focuses her practice on family law cases that involve the following matters: divorce, alimony, property division, modifications, high net worth divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, paternity and same-sex family law. For more than 28 years, Ms. Dulas has been dedicated to helping clients resolve family law matters. Taking a comprehensive approach to every case, she understands that the process and needs for each family are different. She provides sound guidance regarding each situation and she advocates for her client's best interests.. In her early career, Ms. Dulas was Minnesota Law & Politics magazine recognized Ms. Dulas on its Rising Stars list multiple times. Ms. Dulas has presented at CLEs on topics including child support, pre-nuptial agreements and legal ethics. Active in the legal community, Ms. Dulas was a longstanding member of the First District Ethics Committee and served as the Committee Chair for the Ethics Committee from 2014 to 2020. Ms. Dulas has also served on the Board of Legal Assistance of Dakota County since 2001, serves on its executive committee and is a Five-Time past-President.. Ms. Dulas is featured in Attorney at Law Magazine, November 2016 issue of Women in the Law, and hosted monthly radio show on My Talk on family law issues to educate the public on family law topics from 2016 to 2020.. s shareholder and partner at Sheridan, Dulas & Kins, P.A., DeAnne L. Dulas represents clients throughout the state of Minnesota, including Eagan, the Twin Cities and the surrounding areas. She focuses her practice on family law cases that involve the following matters: divorce, alimony, property division, modifications, high net worth divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, and paternity.. For more than 27 years, Ms. Dulas has been dedicated to helping clients resolve family law matters. Taking a comprehensive approach to every case, she understands that the process and needs for each family are different. She provides sound guidance regarding each situation and she advocates for her client's best interests. Whether she is litigating on her clients' behalf or working with them outside the courtroom. Ms. Dulas focuses her practice on making sure her clients have all of the information they need to make informed decisions about their options and the pros and cons of those options in the context of their short-term and long-term goals. Ms. Dulas strives to empower her clients to make informed decisions that will benefit them now and in the future.. In her early career, Ms. Dulas was Minnesota Law & Politics magazine recognized Ms. Dulas on its Rising Stars list multiple times. Ms. Dulas is a fellow with the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Ms. Dulas also has at CLEs on topics including child support, pre-nuptial agreements, and legal ethics.. Active in the legal community, Ms. Dulas was a longstanding member of the First District Ethics Committee and served a full term as the Committee Chair. Ms. Dulas has also served on the Board of Legal Assistance of Dakota County since 2001, serves on its executive committee and is a five time past-president.. Ms. Dulas is featured in Attorney at Law Magazine, November 2016 issue of Women in the Law, and hosted a monthly radio show on family law issues to educate the public on family law topics on My Talk .. Ms. Dulas has been honored by Minnesota Monthly's as one of the Top Lawyers in Minnesota 2023. She was further honored by Minnesota Lawyer and selected as one of the 2023 Top Women in Law.. Ms. Dulas is a member of the National Association of Distinguished counsel.

Ashley M. Beard is a dedicated attorney with a strong background in family law and litigation matters. She is known for her unwavering commitment to advocating for her clients and providing them with personalized and strategic legal representation. Ashley's experience spans across various legal settings, including private law firms, a self-help clinic, and as a certified student attorney, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in handling diverse legal matters.. Ashley has successfully handled family law-related matters, such as dissolution, child custody, child support, and parenting time, and provided representation in ex parte proceedings involving allegations of abuse or neglect. Ashley's strategic approach in preparing cases for contested hearings and trials, including advising clients, conducting discovery, developing witness testimony, and organizing exhibits, has resulted in positive outcomes for her clients.. As a Certified Student Attorney, in 2021 Ashley represented the State of Minnesota at various stages of criminal proceedings, including bail hearings, pretrial hearings, and post-conviction hearings. She also conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, proposed orders, and negotiated settlement agreements, showcasing her strong analytical and negotiation skills.. Ashley holds a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she was an active member of various organizations, including Phi Alpha Delta, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Criminal Law Society, and Mitchell Hamline Health and Wellness Club.. Ashley's dedication, passion, and legal experience make her a highly skilled and trusted attorney, known for her tireless advocacy on behalf of her clients. Her commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and empathetic approach make her a valuable asset to both the law firm and to the clients she represents.

Molly Davy handles all aspects of family law matters for her clients. She also assists both debtors and creditors with Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies.. Molly graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, majoring in the Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance, before attending law school at the University of Minnesota Law School.. During her law school studies, Molly practiced as a student attorney in the school’s Family Law Clinic and participated in the Civil Rights Moot Court as a Student Director. Before joining the firm, Molly practiced exclusively in the area of family law at a small firm in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Molly has experience in and assists her family law clients with division of marital and non-marital property, complex custody and parenting time issues, spousal maintenance, child support, paternity, orders for protection, harassment restraining orders, and third-party custody matters. For more information on some of these topics, please click on the following:. DivorceChild Custody/Parenting TimeChild Support & VisitationSpousal MaintenanceProperty DivisionMothers’ & Fathers’ Rights. Molly is also an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Apple Valley. She represents the City of Apple Valley in criminal court on a weekly basis.