Atty. Judith Ellen Payne

Atty. Judith Ellen Payne

Atty. Judith Ellen Payne is a lawyer practicing mediation/arbitration/adr, estate planning-trusts, criminal and 17 other areas of law.

Savage Savage 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Judith Ellen Payne at a glance

Judith Ellen Payne is a Member based in Savage, Minnesota, practicing at Payne Law Office, PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1999), and Wisconsin (2016). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D. William, 1997) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Savage, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Judith Ellen Payne is a lawyer practicing mediation/arbitration/adr, estate planning-trusts, criminal and 17 other areas of law
  • Judith received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Judith practices at Payne Law Office, PLLC in Savage, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Judith Ellen Payne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Judith Ellen Payne handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

Judith Ellen Payne is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

Judith Ellen Payne is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Savage 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Judith Ellen Payne

Where is Judith Ellen Payne's law office located?
Judith Ellen Payne's law practice is located in Savage, Minnesota. The firm is Payne Law Office, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Judith Ellen Payne handle?
Judith Ellen Payne focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Judith Ellen Payne practiced law?
Judith Ellen Payne has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Judith Ellen Payne go to law school?
Judith Ellen Payne earned their education at (J.D. William, 1997); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Judith Ellen Payne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. William
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1999
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2016

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