jolene d. baker vicchiollo | founder & principal attorney

Jolene

Consultation

is the founder and principal attorney at the law firm of Baker Vicchiollo Law located in Edina Minnesota, representing individuals and families in matters of divorce, child support, custody, property division, nonmarital claims, and parenting time, as well as estate planning, nuptial agreements, adoption, paternity, and grandparent rights. Admitted to practice in Minnesota since 1999, and in private practice for the past 25 years, Jolene has extensive experience in district courts throughout metropolitan counties, establishing a highly regarded practice in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and collaborative divorce.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

1999 in the State of Minnesota

EDUCATION

J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
Law Review Staff, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Education, Concordia University, Dean’s List, St. Paul, Minnesota
Multiple collaborative law trainings & seminars

AFFILIATIONS

Minnesota State Bar Association; 8th and 4th Districts section member
Collaborative Law Institute
IACP, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

EXPERIENCE

Principal Attorney, Baker Vicchiollo Law LLC, 2010-present
Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2020-present
Partner, Schaibley & Vicchiollo LLC, 2002-2010
Law Clerk, Lind Jensen & Sullivan, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Teacher, American History, Grade 7, Robbinsdale ISD 281

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Adjunct Professor ~ University of St. Thomas School of Law
Super Lawyer List: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rising Star List: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
Minnesota Defense Magazine, Fall 1998, The Legal Rights of Tribal Entities in Minnesota, Richard A. Lind & Jolene Vicchiollo
Erickson Mediation Institute, 1997 alumni, “internationally recognized association of professional mediators and negotiators…”
William Mitchell College of Law, 1997-1998, Law Review Staff, Transinternational Adoption, Jolene Vicchiollo
Guest Lecturer, seminars for couples preparing for marriage, 2002-2015

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“Great law practice with exceptional attorneys and a dedicated staff.”

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"Ms. Vicchiollo is a very skilled trial lawyer."

Excerpt from Order issued by 4th Judicial District Court
"I want to thank you and your staff so much for your amazing work ethic, professionalism, and passion…I am so proud to be represented by Baker Vicchiollo Law. Just know that all of your efforts have made a difference in our lives."

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"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your hard work, kindness, and compassion…you did an amazing job."

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"I am beyond appreciative for all that you and your staff do for me and fighting for what’s right for my kids."

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practice areas

adoption can be a complex process, after all it is the process by which a legal and permanent parent-child relationship is created through a court proceeding. Our adoption attorneys can assist in a consultative role by explaining the overall process, drafting and filing paperwork, and representing you in court to finalize the adoption.

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estates & trusts law is a natural fit for our family law and adoption practice. Significant life transitions such as the birth or adoption of a child, marriage or divorce, or the passing of a loved one, remind us that estate plan documents such as a will, may need to be updated, or new documents drafted.

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family law when you are experiencing life changes such as marriage, divorce, adoption, the birth of a child, parenting time, or financial challenges due to a job change. We are here to help you move through change, to move forward with your life. We may not be able to address every aspect related to change, such as the emotional impact. We can help with legal aspects when change is necessary or inevitable.

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