Atty. Opal Dawn Richards
Opal Dawn Richards is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law. Opal received a B.A. degree from Atlantic Union College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Opal Dawn Richards is a personal injury and family law attorney based in Rochester, Minnesota. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in U.S. Virgin Islands (1989) and California (1992). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1988) and Atlantic Union College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Rochester, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Opal Dawn Richards is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law
- Opal received a B.A. degree from Atlantic Union College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Opal practices in Rochester, MN
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Opal Dawn Richards is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Opal Dawn Richards is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Minnesota →
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 Rochester 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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