Jacquelyn received her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law (now known as Mitchell Hamline School of Law) where she interned as a Certified Student Attorney in the Child Protection Clinic, a program focused on advocating for parents after their children have been removed from their homes.
She honed her advocacy skills while appearing in numerous court hearings and developed legal strategies for reaching resolution in mediation. In addition to her internship in the Child Protection Clinic, she also served as a Certified Student Attorney in the First Judicial District Public Defender’s Office in Shakopee, Minnesota. Jacquelyn represented clients facing arraignment and probation violation hearings.
Jacquelyn continued honing her skills in family law by interning for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Minnesota Chapter, where she actively engaged in the annual Divorce Camp Planning Committee. She created course curriculum content, including Continued Legal Education presented. Divorce Camp focuses on bridging a diverse set of professionals including family law attorneys, mental health professionals, guardian ad litems, social workers, financial planners, and other family law-related experts together in Minnesota. In addition, she interned with a well-established top mid-size Minnesota family law firm. She was involved with complex family law litigation inclusive of high-conflict matters and high-net worth value cases.
These diverse and meaningful experiences have shaped Jacquelyn’s nuanced understanding of both the legal and emotional complexities that define family law cases. Her experience presenting cases in various Courts across multiple Minnesota counties gives her a comprehensive view of the judicial process. She approaches each case with compassion, clarity, and a commitment to supporting clients during what is often one of the most emotionally taxing periods in their lives. Jacquelyn is particularly attuned to the challenges presented by contested divorce, child custody disputes, parenting time disagreements, and other high-conflict family law matters, making her an invaluable asset to the firm and to the families we serve.
We are thrilled to officially welcome Jacquelyn as a Minnesota family law paralegal at the Law Office of Tiffany Dust. After supporting the firm for the past year, Jacquelyn is now stepping into a permanent role.
Jacquelyn’s extensive experience in the field of family law in Minnesota began with her sincere passion for supporting families through challenging difficulties faced. Her professional background includes a dynamic blend of independent contract work, legal clerkships, and multiple internships—all centered around family law in Minnesota. She has also contributed behind the scenes toward the development of innovative legal support technology, giving her a forward-thinking edge in an evolving legal landscape.
