Sonja M. Nyberg, Esq.

As a Senior Associate Attorney at Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe, P.A., Ms. Nyberg focuses her practice exclusively on family law, including but not limited to divorce, custody matters, paternity, child support, spousal maintenance, non-marital tracing and property division,   prenuptial agreement drafting and review, as well as interstate and appellate work.  Ms. Nyberg takes great pride on helping individuals through the most difficult of family matters, zealously and empathetically advocating for their rights. The quality of Ms. Nyberg’s work has resulted in her receipt of a “Superb” rating through Avvo.com and being named a Super Lawyer Rising Star, an award given to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Minnesota.

Prior to beginning her practice in 2012, Ms. Nyberg secured a judicial clerkship in Hennepin County Family Court.  There, she worked on high asset divorce cases with complex financial matters, as well as high conflict custody disputes.  Ms. Nyberg learned firsthand how judicial officers decide cases and what makes a family law attorney effective inside and outside of the courtroom.  Ms. Nyberg knows that every family is different.  Her experience, knowledge of the court system, reasoned approach to these matters helps her clients achieve their unique goals.

Education

Hamline University School of Law; Juris Doctor 2010

College of St. Benedict / St. John’s University, Bachelor of Arts – English

Experience

Senior Associate, Arnold, Rodman, & O’Keefe, PA, 2018 – present

Partner / Owner, Metzger & Nyberg, LLC, 2016 – 2018

Associate Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, 2014 – 2016

Associate Attorney, Gadtke & Beyer, LLC, 2013- 2014

Judicial Law Clerk, Hennepin County Family Court, 2010-2012

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Rule 114 Qualified Neutral

Honors / Awards

Named “Rising Star” by Superlawyers.com; 2019, 2020

Superb rating on Avvo.com

Northstar Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association – 2017

Top Female Attorney – Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016

Volunteer Experience / Professional Assoications and Membership

Ramsey County Limited Scope Attorney Roster, 2017 – present

Fourth District Ethics Committee Member, 2016 – present

Volunteer Lawyers Network Volunteer Attorney, 2016 – present

Hennepin County Bar Association Member, 2015 – present

Minnesota State Bar Association Member, 2015 – present

Family Law League Member, 2011- present