Jody M. Alholinna
Super Lawyers®Adoption Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN in Minneapolis, MN
Education
Legal Education
- Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Review: Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy, 1996 - 1998
Non Legal Education
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1993
- B.A.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Political Science
Past Positions
- Hamline University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 1999 - Present
- Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Guardian ad Litem, 2008 - Present
- Alholinna Law Office, Principal, 2001 - 2007
- Wright County and Sherburne County Guardian ad Litem Program, Guardian ad Litem, 2001 - 2003
- Walling & Berg, PA, Associate, 2000 - 2001
- Deborah A. Randolph & Associates, Associate, 1993 - 2000
- Languages
- English
Classes and Seminars
- Making Sense of the Court Process, Hennepin County Guardian ad Litem Progra, 2010 - Present
- Transfers of Legal Custody, Office of the Hennepin County Public Def, 2008 - Present
- A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings, National Business Institute, 2008 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Children's Law Center of Minnesota, Former Officer and Member of the Board of Directors, 1993 - Present
- Guardian ad Litem, Hennepin County Juvenile Court, 1994 - 2007
Published Works
Articles
- Notes and Trends, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, 2001
- Notes and Trends, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, 2000
- "Guardians ad Litem: The Law, the Rules and Pragmatism", Family Law Forum, Vol. 11, No. 1, 1999
- "Case Study: In re the Adoption of C.H. and A.H. and In re the Welfare of D.D.G. a Open Adoptions are not Legally Recognized in the State of Minnesota Even if they Serve the Best Interests of the Child.", Children's Law Center of Minnesota News, 1997
- "Why Johnny Still Can't Read a What Should Minnesota do to Address the Issue of Abysmal Test Scores Among Inner City Kids.", Hamline J. Publ. Law & Pol, Vol. 1, 1996
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1998
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota Supreme Court Juvenile Protection Rules Committee, 2006 - Present (Member)
- Minnesota State Bar Association Children and the Law Section, 1998 - Present (Member, past Council Member)
- Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Section, 1998 - Present (Member)
- Hennepin County Juvenile Law Committee (Member)
- Hennepin County Family Law Section, 1998 - Present (Member)
- Minnesota American Indian Bar Association (Special Member)
- National Indian Child Welfare Association (Member)
- National Association of Counsel for Children (Member)
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (Member)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Jody M. Alholinna |
| Firm | El-Ghazzawy Law Offices, LLC |
| Address | Minneapolis, MN, 309 Clifton Avenue, Minneapolis, MN |
| Phone | 612-659-0199 |
| Phone | 612-333-9220 |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |