Chantell Colby Bergquist
Burns & Hansen, P.A.
Chantell Bergquist is an associate attorney at Burns and Hansen and focuses on family law and civil litigation.
At a young age, Chantell knew that she wanted to become an attorney because she saw the need for empathic attorneys, not the robotic kind of attorneys people generally picture. Before graduating from Bemidji State University, Chantell was already attending Mitchell Hamline School of Law so she could take the fast track into practicing family law. Chantell is also a published author in Mitchell Hamline's Law Review. She is thoughtful and meticulous, leaving no stone unturned as she maneuvers through the case toward her client's goals.
Chantell has worked on family law cases pro bono to ensure equal access to the justice system; she has also worked in civil law at the Dakota County Attorney's Office and Minneapolis City Attorney's Office. Prior to practicing family law, Ms. Bergquist worked in mass tort litigation, honing her trial and discovery skills.
Chantell was born and raised in Alexandria, Minnesota and is now residing in Chaska with her German Shepherd, Lambeau. They spend a lot of time at dog parks and going on long walks and cheering on the Packers: don't hold that against her.
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law
- J.D. (2021) | Law
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- Honors: Rank: 61/228 (Top 30%) Dean’s List (2018-2021)
- Activities: American Constitution Society Civil Dispute Resolution Club Law Review PILF Chair MJF Student Chapter Student Ambassador
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- Associate Attorney
- Burns & Hansen, P.A.
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- Chantell Bergquist is an associate attorney at Burns and Hansen and focuses on family law and civil litigation.
- Associate Attorney
- Law Offices of Charles H. Johnson
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- Chantell represented clients in mass tort litigation.
- Law Clerk
- Dakota County Attorney's Office
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- During her time at the Dakota County Attorney's Office, Chantell appeared as a student certified attorney during civil hearings, including cases involving summary judgment, firearm restorations, and dangerous dogs. She conducted research for legal issues and prepared written work product for attorneys regarding constitutional, contract, property, summary judgment, and other civil matters.
- Law Clerk
- Minneapolis City Attorney's Office
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- During her time at the Minneapolis City Attorney's Office, Chantell assisted the city as a certified student attorney by appearing on behalf of the State in various criminal hearings.
- Student Law Clerk
- Mitchell Hamline Self-Help Clinic
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- During her time at Mitchell Hamline Self-Help Clinic, Chantell worked on family law cases pro bono to ensure equal access to the justice system.
- Virtual Hearings and Blockchain Technology Solutions in Criminal Law
- Mitchell Hamline Law Review
- State Bar of Minnesota # 0402414
- Member
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- Minnesota
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- ID Number: 0402414
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- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- English: Spoken, Written