Zachary A. Kretchmer - Minneapolis, MN
Attorney at Kretchmer Family Law, PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN
1600 Utica Ave S Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN 55416
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23
Years
Experience
Minneapolis Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Complex Financial Matters
- Non-Marital Property
- Spousal Maintenance
- Paternity
- Custody & Parenting Time
- Child Support
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 2003, my legal practice has focused exclusively on Minnesota family law, including divorce; property division (marital and non-marital); spousal maintenance; custody and parenting time; jurisdictional issues, child support; and paternity.
While I still provide direct representation on a limited, case-by-case basis, my work today is focused primarily on serving as a neutral. I regularly act as a mediator, parenting consultant, arbitrator, and moderator of settlement conferences, helping families and professionals resolve disputes efficiently, thoughtfully, and with lasting solutions in mind.
Whether advocating for a client or facilitating resolution as a neutral, my commitment remains the same: to approach every matter with clarity, candor, and a focus on achieving durable, practical outcomes.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers: 2014 – present
- Top 100: Minnesota Super Lawyers 2017 – 2020
- Rising Star (2008-2013), Minnesota Law & Politics
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a national organization of family law attorneys recognized by their peers as among the most skilled family law practitioners. Board Member of Minnesota Chapter.
Other Sources of Feedback About Zachary A. Kretchmer
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
Education
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Legal Education
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2003
J.D.
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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University of Texas at Arlington
B.A.
Major: Journalism -
University of St. Thomas,
Saint Paul,
Minnesota
M.A.
Major: Business Communications
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University of Texas at Arlington
Classes and Seminars
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Annual Family Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota, including "Annual Case Law & Legislative Update," Speaker, 2011 - Present
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Co-Chair, AAML-MN Divorce Camp, 2016 - 2024
- 35th Annual Family Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota (March 2014)"Your First Minnesota Divorce"
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer attorney providing services for low-income clients through Tubman, 2009 - 2021
Other Affiliations
- Hennepin County Bar Association, - 2008 (Program Co-chair, Family Law Section)
- Minnesota Supreme Court, - 2003
- Board of Managers of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow and Member)
- Board of Directors for the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Warren E. Burger American Inn of Court (Member)
- Founding Member, Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Contact
1600 Utica Ave S
Suite 900
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone: 612-887-3997
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.kretchmerfamilylaw.com
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