Practice Areas: Family Law, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2016
Education: William Mitchell College of Law
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855-561-8142
JLT Law & Mediation
8500 Normandale Lake BlvdSuite 350
Bloomington, MN 55437 Visit website
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Jennifer L. Thompson, the principal of JLT Law & Mediation in Litchfield, Minnesota, brings a wealth of competence and a deep commitment to child protection law. Since 2014, she has diligently represented both individuals and county agencies, focusing on areas such as:
- Child protection
- Parental defense
- Foster parent counsel
- Stepparent adoption
- Third-party custody
- Termination of parental rights (TPR) and child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) appeals
A dedicated volunteer, Ms. Thompson has served as guardian ad litem, receiving her training in this critical role in Ramsey and Hennepin counties through the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. Her extensive professional training encompasses trauma-informed advocacy, Cornerhouse Forensic Interviewing Protocol, appellate practice, and advanced trial advocacy. She is also well-versed in a myriad of topics crucial to family welfare, including parental alienation, removal and reunification, accommodating parents with disabilities, juvenile justice, the Family First Prevention Services Act and many others.
An active contributor to continuing legal education, Ms. Thompson has moderated and led discussions on the intersection of child protection, juvenile corrections and mental health, as well as the impacts of vicarious trauma on legal professionals. Her insightful contributions were highlighted when she graced the cover of the April 2021 issue of Bar and Bench magazine, featuring her article “Competent but Compromised: Representing Clients on the Spectrum Between Mental Health and Mental Illness.”
Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Thompson actively contributes to the Children’s Justice Initiative across several Minnesota counties, has served as past and current chair and member of the Children and the Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, and was an affiliate of the Warren E. Burger Inn of Court. As a trained family mediator and member of the National Association of Counsel for Children, she stands out as Minnesota’s first and only Child Welfare Law Specialist certified by the American Bar Association.
Ms. Thompson completed her undergraduate studies in health business at the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2013 and earned her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 2016. She was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar Association the same year and to the United States Supreme Court Bar in June 2023.
Practice areas
Family Law, AppellateFocus areas
Adoption, Appeals, Custody & Visitation, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Same Sex Family Law
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Appellate
First Admitted: 2016, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.jltlawoffice.com/child-protection-lawyer/
- Children & the Law Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- National Association of Counsel for Children, Member
- Warren E. Burger, Inn of Court, Member
- Minnesota Bar, 2016
- U.S. Supreme Court Bar, 2023
- In re Child of T. M. A., A23-1697 (Minn. App. Jan 08, 2024). Special Term Opinion, 2024
- In re Matter of Welfare of Children of A.D.B., 970 N.W.2d 725 (Minn. App. 2022), 2022
- In re L. R. D., A19-2000 (Minn. App. 2020), 2020
- In re V. R., A20-1341 (Minn. App. 2021), 2021
- Featured on the cover of the April 2021 Bench & Bar magazine with her article, “Competent but Compromised: Representing clients on the spectrum between mental health and mental illness.”
- Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS), Certified by the National Association of Counsel for Children, 2024
- Volunteered as a guardian ad litem
- Minnesota Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Minnesota Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Recognition by the Minnesota State Bar Association for providing 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year., North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2023
- University of Wisconsin, Superior, Magna Cum Laude, 2013
- The Destructive Symbiosis between Child Protection, Juvenile Corrections, and Mental Health
Office location for Jennifer L. Thompson
8500 Normandale Lake Blvd
Suite 350
Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone: 855-561-8142
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2023 - 2024