
About JoAnn Evenson
JoAnn is a native of Albany, Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota-Morris in 1989. Prior to attending law school, JoAnn also received a Master's degree in Constitutional and Legal History from the University of Minnesota in 1992. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1996. JoAnn is a certified Family Law mediator. In her spare time, JoAnn is active in many legal and community organizations. JoAnn is an avid gardener, a University of Minnesota Master Gardener, and an active member of the Stearns County Master Gardeners. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees JoAnn Evenson included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About JoAnn Evenson Included on the 2026Minnesota 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
Education
Legal Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1996
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
- University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, Minnesota, 1989
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Scholar of the College
- Honors: With High Distinction
- University of Minnesota, 1992
- M.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Constitutional and Legal History
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Granite City Rotary Club
- Executive Plaza Condominium Association, President
- Forum of Executive Women
- St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
- St. Cloud Opportunities
- Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center, Board of Directors, Past Chairperson
- Stearns County Master Gardeners, Past Treasurer
- Winter Nights & Lights Parade Committee, 2011 - 2012
- Girl Scouts
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1996
- North Dakota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- Specialties and Certifications
- Family RULE 114 MN SUPREME COURT Certified Family Law Mediator
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Member)
- Family Law and Small & Solo Firm Sections – Minnesota State Bar Association
- Stearns-Benton Bar Association
- John E. Simonett Inns of Court (Past President)
- Minnesota Women Lawyers (Past Chapter Liaison)
- Central Minnesota Women Lawyers (Past President and Founding Member)
- St. Cloud Area Legal Services, Board of Directors (President)
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Board of Directors (First Vice President)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | JoAnn Evenson |
| Firm | Evenson Decker, P.A. |
| Address | 1011 Second Street North, Suite 201, St. Cloud, MN 56302 |
| Phone | 320-253-7130 |
| Website | www.evensondeckerlaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |