Jason Kohlmeyer

Top rated Family Law attorney in Mankato, Minnesota

Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd.
Jason Kohlmeyer
Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd.

Practice areas: Family Law, Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more

Licensed in Minnesota since: 2000

Education: Hamline University School of Law

Languages spoken: English, German

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2003 - 2012

Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd.

3 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 400
Mankato, MN 56001 Visit website
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A stalwart advocate for his clients, Jason Kohlmeyer leverages his 25-plus years of experience at his clients’ behest, working relentlessly to get them the amicable resolution they deserve in their tenuous legal matters. From the Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd., in Mankato, Minnesota, he primarily handles many aspects of family law, including divorce and dissolution, child custody and support, alimony and spousal support, marital property and paternity, among many others.

Mr. Kohlmeyer completed his undergraduate studies in 1995, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in education at Concordia College. He went on to attend the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he strengthened his legal acumen and talents with the foresight of helping clients in the future. He received his Juris Doctor in 2000, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Minnesota.

With a penchant for devising innovative strategies to problems that require an out-of-the-box solution, Mr. Kohlmeyer has long been a pillar of leadership within his legal community, emphasizing personalized attention, meticulous focus and a tenacious work ethic. For his many contributions, he has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in family law and family law mediation, and he holds a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo, along with myriad positive client testimonials on the latter site.

Outside his law practice, Mr. Kohlmeyer maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the American Bar Association (Fellow), the American Inns of Court (Barrister) and the Minnesota Association for Justice. Furthermore, he has held leadership positions within many organizations, such as president of the 6th District Bar Association and chair of the Young Lawyers Division Family Law Committee of the American Bar Association.

Practice areas

Family Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Assault & Battery, Child Support, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, DUI/DWI, Dissolution, Divorce, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Marital Property, Paternity, Sex Offenses

  • 70% Family Law
  • 20% Criminal Defense
  • 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

First Admitted: 2000, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: https://khmnlaw.com/our-team/jason-kohlmeyer/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Minnesota Association for Justice
  • American Bar Association
  • American Inns of Court, Amdahl Chapter, Member, 2005-Present, 2023
  • American Association for Justice, Criminal Law Section, 2005 – 2006
  • MN State Bar Court Rules Committee, Member, 2001 – 2004
  • 6th District Bar Association, President, 2004-2005
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2002
  • Minnesota State Bar Association - New Lawyer Section, Chair, 2003 – 2004
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Family Law Section, Former Chair
  • Co-Chair, MSBA Annual Convention planning committee, 2009
  • Minnesota, 2000
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Executive Board Member, 2007
  • American Bar Association - YLD Family Law Committee, Chair, 2003 – 2004
  • Elected to the ABA House Of Delegates, MN State Bar Representative, 2012
  • Minnesota CLE Board of Directors, Director, 2012-present
  • 6th District New Lawyer Section, Founding Chair, 2002
  • Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2006
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Criminal Section, Chair, 2006
  • American Association for Justice
  • Minnesota Society of Criminal Justice, Elected Member, 2010
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Past Board of Governor Member 

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Backman v. Backman 990 N.W.2d 478 (Minn. Ct. App. 2023), 2023
  • Billet v. Billet Minn. App. Unpin. Lexis 976, 2021
  • In Re The Children of R.S.P. Minn. App. LEXIS 43, 2018
  • In the MATTER OF the WELFARE OF the Children of: R.S.P. 2018 WL 414375, 2018
  • In re the welfare of T.S.C. 2015 WL 3539851, 2015
  • Bertrand v. Krenz 2013 WL 3779223, 2013
  • In the Matter of the WELFARE of the Children OF M.A.H. and R.J.H. 839 N.W.2d 730 (Minn. Ct. App 2013), 2013
  • State V. Mickelson, 2012 WL 686169, 2012
  • Dotray v. Comm'r Public Safety 2010 WL 4608366, 2010
  • Hage v. Hage 2012 WL 3641015, 2012
  • In the Matter of the WELFARE of the Children of: D.D.B. and C.E.J, 2009
  • Prosser v. Commissioner of Public Safety 2007 WL 3076909, 2007
  • State v. Kesselring (Minnesota Court of Appeals 2004 WL 885571, 2004
  • State v. Goodrich 2004 WL 1244536, 2004
  • Yocum v. Yocum (Minnesota Court of Appeals 2003), 2003
  • State v. Wilkins (Minnesota Court of Appeals 2002), 2002
  • Received a $1.1 Million dollar verdict in a child sex abuse case, 2002

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Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Certified as an Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician - on the Intoxilyzer 5000. S-D2, S-D5 and 400., 2007

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Overseeing the Implementation of the KH Law Pro Bono Plan, 2022

Educational Background

  • Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, B.A., Major: Education and Political Science, 1995
  • NITA Trial Advocacy College - Graduate, 2010

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Family Law Institute, St. Paul, MN, 2003-2017
  • Mid-Year Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2004
  • ABA Mid-Year Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2006
  • Solo Small Firm Conference, Duluth, MN, 2011-2019
  • New Lawyer Experience, Minneapolis, MN, 2005-2015
  • Family Law Institute, St. Paul, MN, 2020
  • Author, Brief Introduction to MN DWI Law, MTLA, 2002
  • Presented CLE on 10 tips for practicing Family Law throughout Minnesota., Speaker, 10 Tips for Practicing in Greater Minnesota, Minnesota CLE, Family Law, 2021
  • Wrote and updated the Desk book Chapter on Attorney's fees in Minnesota Divorce Practice Desk book, Author, Attorney's fees in Minnesota (desk book), Minnesota CLE, Divorce, Family Law, 2022
  • After the Trial, American Association For Justice, Author, 2005
  • Speaker, Under Fire: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Federal Gun Laws, ABA Spring Mid-Year Meeting, 2006
  • Speaker, Answers to 20 Difficult Family Law Questions, MINN. CLE, Family Law Institute, 2006
  • Speaker, How to Succeed as a New Lawyer, New Lawyer Experience, Minn. CLE, 2006
  • How To Handle Difficult Divorces, Speaker, MNCLE, 2011
  • 7 Things Every Family Lawyer Should Know About Criminal Law, Speaker, MN CLE, 2011
  • MN CLE, Speaker, Parenting Plans - Tips on how to best use Parenting Plans in a divorce, 2009
  • Ten things to know before your first family law trial, MN CLE, 2009
  • Speaker, Common Criminal Law Questions, MN CLE, Real Estate Institute, 2007
  • Speaker, Answers to 20 Family Law Questions, MN CLE, Family Law Institute, 2007
  • Moderator, Finding Your Inner Hemingway; A Conversation With Brad Thor, American Bar Association, ABA-YLD Mid-Year Meeting Salt Lake City, 2004
  • Advance Family Law Practice: Five Tough Problems & Solutions: Strategic Solutions For Solo & Small Firms, Speaker, MCLE, 2012
  • Time Management Tips For The Busy Lawyer, Speaker, MCLE, 2012
  • How to Handle Difficult Divorces, Speaker, MCLE, 2011
  • Speaker, Family Law for New Lawyers, Minnesota CLE, 2013
  • Speaker, Family Law for New Lawyers, MN CLE, 2013
  • Mid-Year Meeting, Nashville, TN, 2003
  • A Brief Summary of MN DWI Law, Minnesota Trial Lawyer’s Magazine, 2002
  • AAJ Annual Meeting, 2004 Boston, MA
  • AAJ Annual Meeting, 2005 Toronto, ON
  • ABA Annual Family Law Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2007
  • "The Divorce Survival Guide: Getting Divorce in Minnesota" for sale in both print and kindle edition on Amazon.com, Published Author, 2010
  • Winning Criminal Defense Tips, ABA GP Solo New Lawyer, V. 1, No. 4 September, 2003, Author
  • Making the Uncivil Divorce Civil, MN State Bar Association, 2006
  • Editorial Board Member, MN Lawyer Newspaper, 2010

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • Part of the winning team that won the "Smartest Law Firm" competition., 6th District Bar Association "Smartest Law Firm", 2012

Honors

  • Star of the Quarter” by the American Bar Association YLD One of 10 “up and coming lawyers” by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine, 2002
  • Selected to Rising Stars: 2003 - 2012
  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026
  • Listed in Who's Who in Minnesota Family Law, 2003
  • 1999 SBA Scholarship Recipient
  • Perfect Score of “10.0” on Avvo
  • Named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
  • Named a “top 1%” attorney by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, American Bar Association, 2014
  • Awarded Silver Key for service to the American Bar Association – YLD
  • Named a Top 100 trial lawyer, by the National Trial Lawyers
  • Past Fellow of the American Bar Association – Family Law Section
  • Receiving the grade of “Advocate” by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Named a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law & Politics from 2003-2012
  • Giles Rich Moot Court Participant
  • Listed as a “Top 10” up and coming lawyer by Minnesota Lawyer Newspaper, 2002
  • Recognized as a Top 10 attorney 2013 & 2015 by NAFLA
  • Named to the Best Lawyers In America List since 2017, Named to the "Best Lawyer" List, https://www.bestlawyers.com

Industry Groups

  • 6th District Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association

Office location for Jason Kohlmeyer

3 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 400
Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: 507-625-5000

Selections

13 Years Super Lawyers
10 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2003 - 2012

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