Sonja M. Nyberg - Saint Paul, MN
Attorney at Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, PLLP
Lawyers in Saint Paul, MN
W-1100 First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 - 1379
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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16
Years
Experience
Updated: 03/02/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Practice Experience
Sonja is an attorney and focuses her practice exclusively on family law, including but not limited to divorce, custody matters, paternity, child support, spousal maintenance, non-marital tracing and property division, prenuptial agreement drafting and review, as well as interstate and appellate work. Sonja takes great pride in helping individuals through the most difficult of family matters, zealously and empathetically advocating for their rights. The quality of Sonja’s work has resulted in her receipt of a “Superb” rating through Avvo.com and being named a Super Lawyer, a selection based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
Prior to beginning her practice in 2012, Sonja secured a judicial clerkship in Hennepin County Family Court. There, she worked on high asset divorce cases with complex financial matters, as well as high conflict custody disputes. Sonja learned firsthand how judicial officers decide cases and what makes a family law attorney effective inside and outside of the courtroom. Sonja knows that every family is different. Her experience, knowledge of the court system, and reasoned approach to these matters helps her clients achieve their unique goals.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2019-2022
- Selected to Super Lawyer: 2023-2024
- North Star Attorney: 2017
- Top Female Attorney - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
Other Sources of Feedback About Sonja M. Nyberg
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
Education
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Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
J.D.
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
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Non Legal Education
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College of St. Benedict,
St. Joseph,
Minnesota, 2004
B.A.
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College of St. Benedict,
St. Joseph,
Minnesota, 2004
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Executive Committee Member (2020 to 2022)
- Hennepin County Limited Scope Roster, Volunteer Attorney (2020 to PRESENT)
- Ramsey County Limited Scope Roster, Volunteer Attorney (2017 to PRESENT)
- Washington County Limited Scope Roster, Volunteer Attorney, 2023 to PRESENT
- Fourth District Ethics Committee, Member / Investigator (2017 to 2023)
- Volunteer Lawyers Network, Volunteer Attorney (2016 to PRESENT)
- Hennepin County Conciliation Court Referee (2024 to PRESENT)
Published Works
Articles
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Co-Author, Minnesota CLE Child Custody Handbook, Alternative Dispute Resolution (2019 to PRESENT)
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Author, Minnesota CLE Divorce Practice Deskbook, Spousal Maintenance (2021 to PRESENT)
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Author, Minnesota CLE, Complete Family Lawyer’s Quick Answer Book, Child Custody and Parenting Time (2024 to PRESENT)
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
Other Affiliations
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Executive Committee Member (2020 to 2022)
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member (2016 to PRESENT)
- Family Law League (2010 to PRESENT)
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Contact
W-1100 First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101 - 1379
Phone: 651-968-0969
Fax: 651-227-0758
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
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