Sharon K. Hills - 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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37
Years
Experience
Apple Valley Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Custody
- Child Support
- Spousal Maintenance
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Municipal Law
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Sharon K. Hills is a shareholder with Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. Sharon has been with the firm for over 30 years, practicing primarily in the area of family law. Sharon handles various types of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, modification of custody, support and maintenance matters, and prenuptial agreements. Sharon has also represented numerous clients in cases involving division of property interests between cohabitating partners. During her many years with the firm, Sharon has successfully argued and defended many cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Sharon is a leading family law attorney in Dakota County and has been named to the Super Lawyers® list by her peers in the Minnesota bar annually since 2014.
In addition to her family law practice, Sharon practices regularly in the area of municipal law, providing representation to the Cities of Apple Valley and Eagan. This representation involves land use issues, city code enforcement and violation prosecution, and city ordinance enforcement and drafting.
When not practicing law and representing her clients, Sharon enjoys gardening, fly fishing and hunting for Lake Superior agates.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Family Law and Municipal Law, 2006
- Community Peace Award: contributions for addressing domestic violence issues, 1997
- Previously named Prosecutor of the Year, B. Robert Lewis House, 1996
Other Sources of Feedback About Sharon K. Hills
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
- 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 1989
J.D.
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 1989
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin--Platteville,
Platteville,
Wisconsin, 1986
B.S.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Criminal Justice
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University of Wisconsin--Platteville,
Platteville,
Wisconsin, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder | Vice President
Classes and Seminars
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Ethical Lapses: What Went Wrong & Why?, Clarion Legal, 2012
- Beyond the Rules: Common Ethical Dilemma, Clairon Legal, 2007
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1989
- Wisconsin, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Member)
- Dakota County Bar Association (Member)
- First District Ethics Committee , 2007 - Present (Member Investigator)
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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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