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Amanda grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and received a degree in public relations and marketing. During college she enjoyed rowing for the University of Minnesota’s women’s crew team.. After graduating from UST, magna cum laude, Amanda began practice at a small firm in Waconia, Minnesota. There, she spent her time practicing in a wide variety of areas and learned that she most enjoys solving problems for real people: individuals, families and small businesses.. In 2011, Amanda and Katie Hanson opened Bloomgren Hanson Legal with a goal of providing practical people focused legal services. Amanda’s primary practice area and experience is in Family Law assisting parties and parents through divorce and custody matters. Amanda believes the best way to solve problems for families in conflict is by taking a proactive approach in planning and dispute resolution. As an attorney, neutral and expert, Amanda most enjoys working with families to craft resolutions that meet their unique needs without the need for a contested judicial determination. Her litigation experience allows her to effectively and efficiently represent her clients in the court room when other avenues are not successful or the case demands litigation. This experience also provides guidance in her neutral capacity to parties on realistic demands and outcomes of litigation.. Amanda provides attorney services and also acts as a mediator, early neutral evaluator, parenting time evaluator and provides parenting consulting and parenting time expeditor services.. Amanda is involved in the following activities and organizations:. Chaska Rotary Member and Past President (2013)University of St. Thomas School of Law Faculty MentorUniversity of St. Thomas Alumni Board Director (2013-2015, 2017-2019)Minnesota Medal of Honor Memorial Board DirectorChair of Board, Launch MinistryFormer Member of the 8th District Bar Association Ethics Investigation Committee. Amanda was named as a Rising Star by Minnesota Super Lawyers in 2015 and 2016. While only 5% of Minnesota lawyers are selected as Super Lawyers, only 2.5% of Minnesota lawyers are selected each year as Rising Stars.

Heather Y. Hamilton is an associate attorney at Heimerl & Lammers, LLC, having joined the firm in July 2024. Prior to Heimerl & Lammers, Heather has experience at another family law firm in the Twin Cities. Heather has also worked as a law clerk in a private practice family law firm in St. Louis Missouri. Heather has valuable experience with litigation and mediation in all aspects of family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, spousal maintenance, property disputes, child custody, parenting plans, paternity, and child support.. Heather grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, but has found her home in Minnesota. When Heather isn’t practicing law, she likes to read books, hike, and spend time with her dog.

Chelsea Barr is a family law attorney with a desire to help families navigate some of the most stressful and sensitive times of their lives.. Chelsea graduated magna cum laude from Minnesota State University, Mankato. During her undergraduate studies, she interned at the Domestic Violence Unit of the Niagara Falls Police Department. Chelsea earned her J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. During law school, she worked as a certified student attorney at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. She participated in the Immigration Appellate Clinic, representing individuals in their immigration appeals. Chelsea also served as a senior editor for the Journal of Law and Public Policy.. After graduating, Chelsea worked in the legal department of an international corporation, then clerked for a criminal judge in the Fourth Judicial District Court. As a judicial law clerk, Chelsea worked closely with the judge on sensitive legal issues in and out of the courtroom. This experience has given her a unique advantage as she has seen many cases from the Court’s perspective.. Chelsea is an active member of the Hennepin County Bar Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers.. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys running and rollerblading around the lakes, frequenting local coffee shops, and visiting the place she grew up in Niagara Falls, New York. Chelsea completed the Twin Cities Marathon in 2017 and dreams of running the Boston Marathon.. Areas of Practice:Child SupportChild ProtectionSpousal MaintenanceComplex Valuation IssuesIncome DeterminationsNon-marital Asset ClaimsCustodyParenting TimePaternityAppealsDissolution of MarriageAdoptionJurisdictional IssuesGrandparent and Third-Party Custody

Joshua Nyberg is a native of Fargo, North Dakota, and he graduated from North Dakota State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in Political Science. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended the Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, NE. While at Creighton, he was a member of one of the national criminal mock trial teams, and was a finalist in national competition. He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2011 with a concentration in litigation.. Following law school, he worked as an attorney in Omaha. In January 2013, he returned to Fargo, and joined Johnson Law Office, P.C. as an associate attorney. While at Johnson Law Office, P.C., he litigated several matters in the district courts of North Dakota and Minnesota, as well as the North Dakota Supreme Court.. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing golf.

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 Cass County District Court. She focuses primarily on divorce and post-judgment issues, paternity, and child custody.. Christel lives in Moorhead with her two cats, and dog. She enjoys traveling and exploring the great outdoors.

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 education and graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law with distinction in 2006.   I started my legal career as an associate attorney for a small law firm in Grand Forks before moving to Fargo, North Dakota in 2008 where I worked as an associate attorney for Birrenkott Law Office through September of 2010.  I have owned my practice since September, 2010.   I have been practicing law in North Dakota since 2006. I am a member of the North Dakota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Bar Association, and the Cass County Bar Association.In addition to my primary practice areas of family law and estate planning; I am a certified Parenting Investigator, Parenting Coordinator, Guardian Ad Litem, and Qualified Neutral Mediator.

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 defending restraining orders and protective orders. Most important to Ben are understanding clients’ needs and finding creative ways to help clients meet their goals.. Experience. Ben has assisted many clients with trials, hearings, and settlements of all types, in both North Dakota and Minnesota. Prior to private practice, Ben worked for a year and a half as a staff attorney for a District Court Judge in Glencoe, Minnesota, obtaining invaluable insight into how judges think about cases and issues generally, and learning specifically about family law from his supervising judge, who worked as a family law attorney for nearly 25 years. During law school, Ben gained experience as a law clerk for a family law attorney in Minneapolis.. Education. Ben earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minneapolis, where he earned the Dean’s Award for the top score in his Family Law class. Prior to that, he graduated from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul with a double major.. Personal. Ben met his wife during college. They were married after his first year of law school, and have since celebrated the births of two children. Ben played collegiate football and still enjoys watching and participating in sports including football, hockey, and golf. He also has a penchant for fishing, reading, and documentaries. He and his wife spend their weekends visiting friends and taking their children to events and activities.

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 Juris Doctor from the Creighton University School of Law in 2010.. Jessica began her legal career working at a small law firm in Mahnomen where she first got her start helping people with family law matters. Jessica went back to Omaha for 3 years to work as associate claims counsel at a Fortune 500 company before returning to private practice in Fargo in 2015. Since then, she has specialized in divorce, custody and all other family law matters.. Jessica lives in Fargo with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, golfing, curling, live music, reading and traveling.

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 is married and has two young children.

Tasha grew up in Fargo, North Dakota.  In 2006, she graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Bachelor of Science in the Paralegal program. She received her law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2009.. Tasha is licensed to practice in North Dakota, and is a member of the State Bar Association of North Dakota. Her practice is primarily focused on family law issues, such as divorce, custody, and adoption. Tasha also handles debt collection matters.. In her spare time, Tasha enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Amber graduated high school from Burnsville, Minnesota. She moved to Moorhead to attend Minnesota State University Moorhead, and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Paralegal Studies with an emphasis in civil litigation, and minors in Communication Studies and Philosophy. Prior to law school, Amber worked for numerous years at a local law firm as a paralegal assisting in medical malpractice defense.. Amber later graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Dakota School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the North Dakota Law Review, Innocence Project, Moot Court, and numerous student organizations. Amber had a case comment published in the North Dakota Law Review (92 N.D. L. Rev. 1 (2017)) and earned the highest grade in civil procedure. Amber also assisted first-year law students in legal research and writing as a teaching assistant and was a law clerk in East Grand Forks, Minnesota assisting in numerous family law matters.. Prior to joining Fremstad Law, Amber worked at a local law firm for 5 years where she gained experience in creditor’s rights, commercial litigation, and collections.. Amber concentrates her practice primarily in Family Law and Education Law (on behalf of students/parents).. Amber is licensed to practice in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, and the U.S. District Court District of North Dakota. She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, North Dakota State Bar Association, and the Cass County Bar Association.. In her spare time, Amber enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends; traveling; and attending concerts.

A native of northwest Minnesota, Jason Kohlmeyer learned the value of hard work early, spending summers on his uncle’s farm and serving in the U.S. Army Reserve as an intelligence analyst while still in high school. He worked his way through Concordia College in Moorhead and later earned his law degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul in 2000.. After clerking with the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, Jason saw firsthand how critical it is for clients to have direct access to lawyers who listen, explain, and advocate. That belief shaped his approach when he co-founded his law firm in 2008—focused on delivering highly personal and effective legal service.. For more than two decades, Jason has practiced exclusively in family law, representing clients in Mankato, Rochester, and throughout southern Minnesota. His work focuses on:• Divorce and legal separation• Child custody and parenting time disputes• Spousal maintenance and child support• Farm and complex asset divorces• Post-decree modifications and enforcement. Jason has handled nearly 1,500  family law matters and is known for managing high-conflict divorce cases with a calm, strategic approach. Whether navigating a contentious custody battle or negotiating a fair division of marital property, he brings clarity, pragmatism, and deep local experience to every case.. He has also spoken nationally on family law topics and is committed to improving the profession through mentorship and continuing education.. When not in court or meeting with clients, Jason is often on his motorcycle, walking his dogs, or spending time with his family in Mankato.

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I am the managing attorney in the Mankato, Minnesota office of Birkholz Law. For more than 40 years, Birkholz Law has been representing Southern and Southwestern Minnesota in the areas of family law, criminal law, real estate, estate planning, and litigation services. I am the son of Dan Birkholz, the founder of Birkholz Law.. I have extensive court room and trial experience. In the last year alone, I have had four criminal jury trials, and 3 of them full acquittals in the defense favor. In addition to the numerous motion hearings, I have tried numerous, several day, extensive and complex family law divorce trials, and a legendary 12 day termination of parental rights trial in Jackson, Minnesota with over 200 exhibits, and over 20 witnesses, which is currently on appeal. I have also obtained numerous trial orders in child custody cases granting parent’s custody of their children, eliminating harassment and orders for protection, and saving clients thousands of dollars in losses.