Reviews

Attorney Dawn Speltz and Paralegal Kayla Johnson were incredible throughout my divorce process. They were exceptionally responsive, often replying to my emails even at night, and provided clear guidance on every legal matter. Dawn helped me achieve 50/50 physical and legal custody of my children, something I didn’t realize was possible as a father. She found legal precedents that saved me money on asset division, enforced our prenup, and helped me retain most of my assets, including my house, which I was able to buy out thanks to her advice on assuming the mortgage. With her expertise, I avoided spousal support and calculated fair child support. The divorce was entirely negotiated and we didn't have to go to court. I couldn’t be more grateful for their dedication and professionalism. Highly recommend!

Please do not hire Ellen Schreder. I found her at anoka county law day. I was desperate and thought she would help me diligently. I was soo wrong to hire her and then to keep going thinking it would get better. I agree 💯 with the other reviews on her. She should stop practing law as she is a very incompetent and unprepared lawyer and will waste your money bickering and arguing with you more that the opposing party. I also been ridiculed and told it will just cost me more. And of course we all are trying to get help at the lowest cost. She hid information so I was in the unknown about what was sent or discussed with the other party and won't respond to opposing party like I asked. She does not voucher for her client and cant take good criticism as she stated in her email I was insulting her with good criticism and how she had stressed me even more with her degrading statements about losing money and what the opposing party will or will not. Instead of just simply arguing in her clients best interest and considering all factors that would be best for her client she pushes for just taking any offer given. Even after there is positive evaluation and I have soo many evidence to clear me. Mediation was horrible I felt like I was not heard at all and I got no consideration. Even after the fact that I recd the best evaluation. She does not care and will waste your money. Look at her face. It tells you everything about her person. I will gladly answer any question any person has that want to hire her. Do not let her waste your money. Do not let her waste you time. Do not let her stress you out more than the situation already has.

I am a client of Dawn at this office. Not only would I utilize her services for myself again, I will forever and always refer her to anyone in need. She's professional, diligent, and is gifted with immense skill and knowledge in her field. She actually cares about her clients and shows it. Amazing individual.

Norb is a quality attorney that hasn't lost the art of compassion and hard work! He will work hard for you!!

Always on top of the process! One tough lady!

The lakeside view is perfect, plenty to do for all.

Norb has represented me since 2013 on several occasions due to my work comp injury. He is a very good lawyer and won the first time in court and the second time setteled out of court. He is very down to earth and tells it like it is and i like that. He knows me and understands my concerns and he truly listens! I will refer any one to Norb without hesitation!

Mediation a negative with Ellen I thought it would be impartial. She ridiculed me several times. She made assumptions on our divorce and flat out said a Judge would look at me as being ridiculous. She did not follow the paperwork my attorney provided resulting in extra negotiations after the fact.

This is from a previous client: "This firm was chosen by my legal counsel as a "mediator" in my divorce negotiations. To say I was displeased is minor. I have never felt so run over and taken advantage of in my life. It was not mediation. It was not "fair". It was a ridiculously expensive alternative to a trial. In a divorce with no property, any major assets,it should have been simple but it came down to a, perceived (on my part) "friendship" with opposing counsel. If I had a chance to fight/take it to trial I would. On several occasions with Ellen Schraeder leading the "mediation" I expressed that I felt she (Ellen Schraeder) must have a friendship or relationship with SOMEONE that was opposing me, because nothing I provided as evidence, she gave any attention to. She was awful. Disparaging and rude. My case was handled as though I wasnt even there. And I'm a great person. Hard working, mother of 3. ZERO criminal record or charges. I've had 1 speeding ticket my entire life and I lost custody of my youngest. Ughhh...I digress, I was so railroaded and bled dry thru "mediation" I signed on the dotted line and have yet to regain my self esteem, self worth due to the services provided by CC &S. I would absolutely represent myself than "Shredder" as her colleagues call her. And, I'm very aware a fool for a client is what I would be. It would have been better than paying her exhorberent fees to just get screwed over legally. "