Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 1997
Education: William Mitchell College of Law
Languages spoken: English, German
Selected to Rising Stars: 1999, 2001 Call today:
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Attorney Laurie A. Cylkowski is the president of Cylkowski Law Office, P.A., located in Eagan, Minnesota, where she provides legal representation in matters involving family and education law. Her practice focuses on family law, divorce, child custody, education law and employment law, helping individuals and families navigate complex legal issues that can have significant effects on their personal and professional lives.
Ms. Cylkowski brings a broad range of experience to her practice, with a particular focus on family-related legal matters. She represents clients in divorce and custody proceedings, addressing issues that often require careful legal analysis and a thorough understanding of the circumstances affecting families and children.
An accomplished student, Ms. Cylkowski earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1992, graduating cum laude. She subsequently pursued her legal education at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 1996.
Ms. Cylkowski was admitted to the Minnesota bar in 1997 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Her professional credentials reflect her continued involvement in the legal community and her commitment to serving clients across multiple areas of law.
An active participant within her legal community, Ms. Cylkowski is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, including its Family Law Section, and Children and the Law Section. She is also affiliated with the Dakota County Bar Association and the Autism Society of Minnesota.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1997, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.cylkowskilaw.com/attorney/cylkowski-laurie-a/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Minnesota, admitted 1997
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, admitted 1997
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Children & the Law Section
- Dakota County Bar Association
- Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA)
- Cooperative Practice Network
- Autism Society of Minnesota
- American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
Representative Clients
- Individuals and families involved in family law matters.
- Children in need of protective services or foster care
- Children requiring advocacy regarding special education services and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Children's Law Center of Minnesota, Volunteer Attorney, representing children in need of protective services or foster care
Educational Background
- J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1996
- B.A., International Business and German Language, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1992 (cum laude)
- German Language, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, U.S. Army (Honor Graduate)
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presented seminars on: Family Medical Leave Act, Discrimination in the Workplace, Sexual Harassment, and Basics of Divorce Law
Other Outstanding Achievements
- President, Cylkowski Law Office, P.A., Eagan, Minnesota
- Former Military Intelligence Analyst, U.S. Army and Minnesota National Guard
- Served as a Signals Intelligence Analyst in Berlin, Germany
- Served with the Minnesota National Guard in Electronic Warfare
- Military service included assignments in Berlin, Germany, San Francisco, California, and Rosemount, Minnesota.
- Experienced trial attorney with practice involving family, education, employment, and civil rights matters
Honors
- Barrister / Negotiation Competition Recognition, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 1999, 2001
