Zachary A. Kretchmer

Since 2003, my legal practice has focused exclusively on Minnesota family law, including divorce; property division (marital and non-marital); spousal maintenance; custody and parenting time; jurisdictional issues, child support; and paternity. While I still provide direct representation on a limited, case-by-case basis, my work today is focused primarily on serving as a neutral. I regularly act as a mediator, parenting consultant, arbitrator, and moderator of settlement conferences, helping families and professionals resolve disputes efficiently, thoughtfully, and with lasting solutions in mind. Whether advocating for a client or facilitating resolution as a neutral, my commitment remains the same: to approach every matter with clarity, candor, and a focus on achieving durable, practical outcomes. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Zachary A. Kretchmer included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers: 2014 – present Top 100: Minnesota Super Lawyers 2017 – 2020 Rising Star (2008-2013), Minnesota Law & Politics Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a national organization of family law attorneys recognized by their peers as among the most skilled family law practitioners. Board Member of Minnesota Chapter. Other Sources of Feedback About Zachary A. Kretchmer 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 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

• Annual Family Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota, including "Annual Case Law & Legislative Update," Speaker, 2011 - Present
• Co-Chair, AAML-MN Divorce Camp, 2016 - 2024
• 35th Annual Family Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota (March 2014)"Your First Minnesota Divorce"

• Volunteer attorney providing services for low-income clients through Tubman, 2009 - 2021

• Hennepin County Bar Association, - 2008 (Program Co-chair, Family Law Section)
• Minnesota Supreme Court, - 2003
• Board of Managers of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow and Member)
• Board of Directors for the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
• Warren E. Burger American Inn of Court (Member)
• Founding Member, Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)