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Southern Minnesota Attorneys
Our Attorneys
Jason Kohlmeyer
Founding Partner
Jason Kohlmeyer became an attorney in 2000 and has focused his practice in the area of family law. He assists with matters related to divorce also referred to as dissolution, spousal support, child custody, farm divorce and more. Learn more about Mr. Kohlmeyer
Thomas Hagen
Founding Partner
Thomas Hagen is an established criminal defense attorney in southern Minnesota. He has helped clients with cases relating to DWI/DUI, Drug Charges, Sex Crimes, Theft, Assault and more. Learn more about Mr. Hagen
Elizabeth Weinandt
Associate Attorney
Elizabeth helps her family law clients with divorce, complex property division, custody issues (including those involving children with special needs), prenuptial agreements and adoption. Elizabeth’s estate planning practice includes wills, trusts, healthcare directives and probate. Learn more about Ms. Weinandt
Scott Jones
Associate Attorney
While practicing family law, Scott understands the importance of finding a trustworthy attorney because he was a client in the family law process. Learn more about Mr. Jones
Chris Cain
Associate Attorney
Chris has over 3 decades of litigation and advocacy experience in multiple areas of law, including: Criminal law, appeals, municipal practice, advisory counsel to various governmental departments, criminal defense, adult protection, juvenile delinquency, forfeitures of assets, vehicles, cash and property as the result of DWI’s, Drug arrests and Felony Fleeing offenses. Learn more about Mr. Cain
Laura Blatti
Associate Attorney
Laura takes great pride in serving as a trusted advisor and advocate for her clients. Her legal wisdom, practicality and creativity – along with her authentic compassion & enthusiasm for helping people – combine effectively to position her clients to achieve their goals. Learn more about Ms. Blatti
Meet The Staff
These team members offer invaluable support to our attorneys and our clients. We don’t know what we would do without them:
Anneka Peterson
SENIOR PARALEGAL
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
- Bachelors Degree in Sociology of Law from University of Minnesota
- Certification in Paralegal Studies from Minnesota Paralegal Institute
- Criminal Law
Brandi Forstner
SENIOR PARALEGAL
- AAS Degree – Legal Administrative Assistance from South Central College
- Bachelors Degree in Corrections
- Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Family Law
Taylor Burnett
PARALEGAL
- Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Economics University of Wisconsin – River Falls
- Criminal Law
After serving in the military, Taylor entered the legal field and worked for several years as a paralegal and court clerk. He eventually became a criminal paralegal with Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd., and joined the firm in 2022.
When not working, Taylor enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son and pursuing outdoor activities such as hunting and physical fitness. Fun fact, despite living in Misawa, Japan, for six years, Taylor does not speak fluent Japanese.
Angela Duryee
LAW OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
- Bachelors Degree in English – Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing – Minnesota State University Mankato
Juliana Schwan
RECEPTIONIST/LEGAL ASSISTANT
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing – Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Paralegal Certificate – Inver Hills Community College
Ashley Roemhildt
INTAKE SPECIALIST
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management – Minnesota State University, Mankato
Ashley is responsible for answering calls and scheduling appointments for clients who wish to meet with attorneys. As our intake specialist, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the team with her degree in business management from MSU. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys traveling and spending time with her two Tegus (lizards), Nessie and Kraken.
Awards & Recognitions
Experience And Compassion
Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office not only has the experience to solve your legal problems, we do so with the compassion and understanding you deserve.
If you’ve been arrested and are facing criminal allegations, or if you are being investigated, don’t hesitate to contact us. If you have a family law matter you need to discuss with an experienced family law attorney, we can help. Our firm has dedicated DWI defense attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, and family law attorneys available to go over the details of your case and help you achieve a favorable outcome.
Our attorneys at Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office have a unique background that helps them understand the challenges you face, big or small. So whatever your legal needs may be, contact our law offices in Mankato or Rochester to learn more about how we can help you.
Highly Rated
Our Mankato attorney team provides exceptional representation based on our commitment to solving legal problems for our clients. Whether you are dealing with family law or criminal defense, we can help. Our southern Minnesota lawyers are highly rated, local, and experienced.
Local
We handle cases throughout southern Minnesota, from Worthington to Winona, and with offices in Mankato and Rochester, our teams know how to get good results by knowing what the prosecutors and courts expect in nearly all of the southern Minnesota counties. While we don’t expect special treatment as local attorneys, the familiarity we share with other attorneys and judges simply helps when we are advocating for our clients.
Experienced
With decades of combined experience, the firm can truly say they have “seen it all,” from million-dollar verdicts, 1st-degree murder trials, sexual assault cases, and divorces with assets in the tens of millions, Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office will be able to handle any criminal, family law or personal injury matter.