Shelly D. Rohr
Top rated Alternative Dispute Resolution attorney in Hastings, Minnesota
Rohr Mediation Services, PLLC
Practice areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 1991
Education: William Mitchell College of Law
With an adamantine voracity to her practice, Shelly D. Rohr utilizes every legal tool in her arsenal to give her clients every opportunity to resolve their legal matters with grace and poise. A managing partner at Rohr Mediation Services, PLLC, in Hastings, Minnesota, she is well-equipped to handle myriad family law cases, including divorce and separation, child custody and support, spousal support and alimony, paternity, domestic violence and post-divorce modifications, among many others.
Ms. Rohr completed her undergraduate studies in 1987, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and journalism from the University of Wisconsin in River Falls. She went on to attend the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where her shrewd legal acumen and talents were strengthened through her active involvement in numerous on-campus activities. She received her Juris Doctor in 1990, and in the very next year, she obtained her license to practice law in Minnesota.
Throughout her illustrious career spanning nearly 35 years, Ms. Rohr has constantly strived to progress the standard of client care in her industry to greater heights through every case she takes on, emphasizing personalized attention and meticulous focus. For her many contributions, she has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo.
Within her legal community, Ms. Rohr maintains close affiliations with prominent legal organizations such as the Ramsey County Bar Association, the Dakota County Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association. Furthermore, she is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Paternity
- 90% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Family Law
First Admitted: 1991, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.rohrmediation.com
Bar / Professional Activity
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member, 2025
- United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Dakota County Bar Association, Member, 2025
- Mock Trial Judge for MSBA, 2020
- Volunteer Attorney Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd, 2025
- American Mock Trial Association Judge, 2022
- Ramsey County Bar Association, Member, 2024
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Successfully argued the interpretation of an antenuptial contract in a complex non-marital tracing case relating to a dissolution of marriage in Minnesota. Said interpretation was upheld by the South Dakota Supreme Court in Charlson v. Charlson, 892 N.W.2d 903 (SD 2017)., 2017
Representative Clients
- Legal counsel and board advisor to BZ Sciences, LLC (a/k/a Minny Grown), 2023
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, 2023
- Early Neutral Evaluations - Social Early Neutral and Financial Early Neutral, 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- Council Member and Vice President of church council, 2022
- Volunteer for the Dakota County Evaluative Mediation Program, 2023
- Volunteer Attorney for Legal Assistance of Dakota County, 2021
- Confirmation leader for local church., 2023
- Volunteer Hennepin County Limited Scope Attorney, 2022
Educational Background
- University of Wisconsin River Falls, B.A., Major: Political Science and Broadcast Journalism, 1987
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Webinar presenter- Minnesota's Cohabitation Statute and the Modification of Spousal Maintenance, 2020
- Instructor at the Family Law Workshop for Paralegals: Handling Financial Issues at a Higher Level. Seminar Sponsor: Halfmoon Education Inc., 2014
- Presenter at the 2017 Family Law Institute Judicial Officer only Track. The "Grey" Divorce., 2017
Honors
- Client Distinction Award in 2015(Lawyers.com)
- “Superb” rating on Avvo
- Best Law Firms Tier I Ranking for Family Law, U.S. News & World Report, 2022
- Recognized for excellence: quality of service, overall value, responsiveness and communication ability., Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
- Super Lawyers since 2000 and has been named a Top 100 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers
- Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards as earned through a strenuous peer review rating process., AV Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- Membership is an exclusive honor and extended to less than 1% of all attorneys. This is an impartial organization with a third-party rating firm., Top Attorney List, America's Best Attorneys, 2023
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2000 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 1998 - 1999