Putting Our Community First
serving St. Cloud, Albany and surrounding areas
serving St. Cloud, Albany and surrounding areas
JoAnn Evenson
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Practice Areas:
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Business Law
Biography
JoAnn is a native of Albany, Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota-Morris in 1989. Prior to attending law school, JoAnn also received a Master's degree in Constitutional and Legal History from the University of Minnesota in 1992. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1996. JoAnn is a certified Family Law mediator. In her spare time, JoAnn is active in many legal and community organizations. JoAnn is an avid gardener, a University of Minnesota Master Gardener, and an active member of the Stearns County Master Gardeners.
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. - 1996
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, Minnesota
- B.A. - 1989
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Scholar of the College
- Honors: With High Distinction
- University of Minnesota
- M.A. - 1992
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Constitutional and Legal History
Bar Admission
- Minnesota, 1996
- North Dakota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Family Law and Small & Solo Firm Sections – Minnesota State Bar Association
- Stearns-Benton Bar Association
- John E. Simonett Inns of Court, Past President
- Minnesota Women Lawyers, Past Chapter Liaison
- Central Minnesota Women Lawyers, Past President and Founding Member
- St. Cloud Area Legal Services, Board of Directors, President
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Board of Directors, First Vice President
Community Activities
- Granite City Rotary Club
- Executive Plaza Condominium Association, President
- Forum of Executive Women
- St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
- St. Cloud Opportunities
- Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center, Board of Directors, Past Chairperson
- Stearns County Master Gardeners, Past Treasurer
- Winter Nights & Lights Parade Committee, 2011 to 2012
- Girl Scouts
Certified Legal Specialties
- Family RULE 114 MN SUPREME COURT Certified Family Law Mediator
Current Employment Position
- Shareholder Attorney