WE UNDERSTAND AND EMPATHIZE. AN EMOTIONAL TIME REQUIRES A PROVEN, PRAGMATIC, EXPERIENCED AND WINNING ATTORNEY.

Sobol Family Law is a Minnesota law firm serving the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

Awards & Associations

  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • American College of Family Trial Lawyers
  • AV Preeminent
  • International Academy of Family Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers

Minneapolis Family Law Attorney

Also Serving the Twin Cities and Surrounding Counties of Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Scott & Carver

Family law issues are among the most personal, emotionally charged, and stressful of all legal matters for individuals and their families. These are issues that commonly involve the most private aspects of your life, including intimate relationships, children, and financial issues.

Where children are involved, the stress can intensify due to the potential impact that decisions can have on their stability. As a parent, you naturally want what’s best for your children but disagreements about what that entails can lead to intense conflicts. 

These issues can be complex and intimidating, causing uncertainty and fear, especially about long-term consequences. As someone facing divorce or other issues, you can struggle with a feeling of lack of control over the entire process. In the face of such challenges, it is essential that you turn to a family lawyer you can trust to provide the counsel and support you need during this critical time. 

Facing a family law issue in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or the surrounding counties? Contact Sobol Family Law at (866) 484-4079 today.

  • Board Certified
    Board Certified in Family Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, one of only 15 lawyers so certified in Minnesota.
  • Chambers Ranking
    Brian is also one of only four lawyers in Minnesota recognized for his expertise in high-net-worth cases with a ranking in band 1, the top tier ranking by Chambers and Partners Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth publication.
  • Hands on Approach
    Brian does not delegate your case to other attorneys. If your case does go to trial, Brian will know all the facts.
  • Consultation
    Sobol Family Law offers a consultation to learn more about your case, and to see if we are the right fit for you. Offering up to two hour consultations for $350.

MEET Our Minneapolis ATTORNEY

Award-Winning Attorney & Mediator Brian L. Sobol

Brian L. Sobol is Board Certified in Family Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, one of only 15 lawyers so certified in Minnesota. He is also one of only four lawyers in Minnesota recognized for his expertise in high-net-worth cases with a ranking in band 1, the top tier ranking by Chambers and Partners' Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth publication. Brian is the only lawyer so ranked in Minnesota who is also a diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, a by-invitation-only group of 100 of the top family trial lawyers in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an equally select group of the top family lawyers in the nation. He has been ranked as a Super Lawyer in Family Law by Minnesota Monthly and Mpls./St. Paul Magazines for over 25 years.

How We Approach Minnesota Family Law Cases

When you consider hiring a family law attorney, you are often trying to understand how that lawyer will actually handle the day-to-day work on your case. At Sobol Family Law, we start by listening carefully to your concerns and reviewing any existing court orders or documents, so we can identify the immediate issues that may need attention, such as temporary relief hearings in Hennepin County or Ramsey County. We then discuss realistic goals and potential strategies with you, whether your matter is more likely to be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or a contested hearing. This collaborative planning process allows you to make informed choices about how to proceed and what level of involvement you want in each stage.

Throughout your case, we focus on communication and preparation so that you are never surprised by a deadline, a court appearance, or a proposal from the other side. Our team works with you to gather financial records, parenting information, and other evidence that may be important under Minnesota family law, and we explain how these details may be viewed by a judge or mediator. By outlining the pros and cons of settlement options and litigation risks, we help you weigh whether a negotiated outcome or a trial is more consistent with your priorities, your budget, and your tolerance for conflict. Clients appreciate having a clear roadmap from the first meeting through the final order, along with a trusted point of contact to answer questions as they arise.

A Minneapolis Family Law Firm You Can Trust

At Sobol Family Law, Minnesota family lawyer Brian Sobol brings outstanding legal representation to your divorce, child-related issues, financial matters, and more. With Family Law Certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy as well as being distinguished as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) along with other prestigious honors and accolades, Brian’s representation puts your case in the hands of a consummate professional. 

Mr. Sobol is not only a proven family trial lawyer but a trained mediator as well with over 40 years of experience dedicated solely to Minnesota family law. He can use his experience to help you and the other party work towards amicable resolutions where possible. He is also a proven trial attorney who can use his litigation skills to help you seek fair and just results in all cases, including those involving appeals.

When you meet with our firm, we will talk through your goals, your family dynamics, and any immediate concerns such as temporary parenting time or support, so that we can develop a plan that fits your circumstances. As a family attorney, Mr. Sobol understands how Minnesota statutes and local court rules intersect with real-world practicalities like school schedules, work obligations, and transportation between homes in different Twin Cities suburbs, and he uses that understanding to craft solutions that are workable over the long term.

If you are facing a divorce, custody, child support, or spousal maintenance issue, need assistance with a protective order, post-decree modification of a court order, a paternity case, an antenuptial agreement, or a matter that falls under international family law, you can get started with an initial consultation directly with Mr. Sobol. He will personally handle all the details of your case until its conclusion. 

Call Sobol Family Law to schedule a case evaluation with Minneapolis family lawyer Brian Sobol at (866) 484-4079 or email a team member on our Contact Page. Offering up to two-hour consultations for $350.

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