Atty. Jonathan Engel
Jonathan Engel brings years of experience in family court litigation which includes divorce, custody, and other related matters. Jonathan is a child-centric attorney who is passionate about children and helping families find solutions.
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Jonathan Engel is a family law attorney based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. Educated at University of St. Thomas School of Law (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serves clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan Engel brings years of experience in family court litigation which includes divorce, custody, and other related matters
- Jonathan is a child-centric attorney who is passionate about children and helping families find solutions
- Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Jonathan worked as a clerk for a judge and gained insight on how the court decides cases
- He then was an attorney for a nationally recognized nonprofit with a role focused on highly litigated family court matters
- This position gave Jonathan unparalleled first chair trial experience early in his career
- This nonprofit includes an alumnus of numerous judicial officers on the Minnesota family court bench
- Jonathan’s extensive trial experience aids his clients in understanding their case if it was to go to trial and what type of settlement is appropriate
- Jonathan empowers clients to make the best decisions with his practical advice
- He is experienced handling complex financial and custody matters, including issues of spousal maintenance, domestic abuse and of high-net-worth property division
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edina are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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