Christine J. Cassellius - Apple Valley, MN
Attorney at Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
Family Law Lawyers in Apple Valley, MN
14985 Glazier Avenue Suite 525 Apple Valley, MN 55124
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Apple Valley Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Prosecution
- Child Custody and Support
- Divorce
- Spousal Maintenance
- Paternity
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Christine Cassellius has resided in Dakota County with her family since 2003. Christine is an Assistant City of Apple Valley Attorney working extensively in criminal prosecution matters. Christine represents the City of Apple Valley in criminal court on a weekly basis. She has represented the City in many jury trials, has drafted several Memoranda to the Court of Appeals, and has argued many cases to the Court of Appeals on behalf of the City of Apple Valley.
Christine also works in the private sector in family law. In her family law practice, she represents clients in marriage dissolutions, custody proceedings, child support proceedings, adoptions property division, paternity matters and spousal maintenance proceedings. Many of her cases involve high conflict custody and parenting time disputes.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Stars List, 2008-2014
- Super Lawyers List, 2015-2022
- Named 2011 Up and Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer
- Recognized by MN Supreme Court as exemplary Pro Bono Attorney
Other Sources of Feedback About Christine J. Cassellius
Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
J.D.
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
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Non Legal Education
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University of Minnesota-Duluth,
Duluth,
Minnesota, 1996
B.A.
Major: Criminology
Major: Sociology
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University of Minnesota-Duluth,
Duluth,
Minnesota, 1996
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
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Treasurer
Past Positions
- Honorable Harry Crump, Fourth Judicial District, Judicial Clerk, 2000 - 2002
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer Attorney Legal Assistance Dakota County, 2009 - Present
- Board of Directors Legal Assistance Dakota County, 2011 - 2014
- H.S. Booster Club, President, 2019 – Present
- Elementary School PTO, President, 2012-2014
- Eagan Foundation, Board of Directors, 2005 – 2007
- Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Member of Local Catholic Church
Representative Clients
State v. Brooks, Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 615 (Minn. Ct. App. 2010)
State v. Ford, Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 325 (Minn. Ct. App. 2010)
Kerr v. Kerr, 770 N.W. 2d 567 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009)
Wisness v. Wisness, 2009 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 234 (Minn. App. 2009)
Tweeton v. State, 2007 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 593, review denied, 2007 Minn. LEXIS 490 (Minn. App. 2007)
State v. Demars, 2005 Minn. App. LEXIS 23 (Minn. App. 2005)
Representative Cases
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State v. Brooks
- Citation: Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 615
- Court: Minn. Ct. App.
- Year: 2010
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State v. Ford
- Citation: Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 325
- Court: Minn. Ct. App.
- Year: 2010
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Kerr v. Kerr
- Citation: 770 N.W. 2d 567
- Court: Minn. Ct. App.
- Year: 2009
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Wisness v. Wisness
- Citation: 2009 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 234
- Court: Minn. App.
- Year: 2009
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Tweeton v. State
- Citation: 2007 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 593, review denied 2007 Minn. LEXIS 490
- Court: Minn. App.
- Year: 2007
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State v. Demars
- Citation: 2005 Minn. App. LEXIS 23
- Court: Minn. App.
- Year: 2005
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2000
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association Assembly, Member 2010 - 2012
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Voting Delegate, 2010 - 2012
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Christine J. Cassellius
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019Christine and her team did an excellent job representing me. Christine was honest, respectful, and professional. She was an advocate for me during a hard time in my life. Christine was very knowledgeable of the law and court system. Not only did she work hard, but she also knew what issues to fight because of her depth of knowledge. I would highly recommend Christine Cassellius in all family law issues.
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Contact
14985 Glazier Avenue
Suite 525
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-432-3136
Fax: 952-432-3780
Email: Send a message
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