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Jennifer decided at a young age to pursue a career in law. Jennifer told friends and family members since she was a teenager that she wanted to be a divorce attorney. She earned her undergrad degree in Criminology and Political Science from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She then went on to graduate from William Mitchell College of Law.
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Jennifer decided at a young age to pursue a career in law. Jennifer told friends and family members since she was a teenager that she wanted to be a divorce attorney. She earned her undergrad degree in Criminology and Political Science from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She then went on to graduate from William Mitchell College of Law.
Jennifer brings energy and compassion to her work, assisting clients with family law matters. Jennifer provides advocacy through the traditional, court based process and also as a training member of the Collaborative Law Institute, helping clients divorce with dignity and respect. Jennifer listens to her clients to provide an individualized approach that best fits her clients’ goals and addresses their concerns.
Outside of the office, Jennifer can be found at the newest craft beer brewery, at a concert, or trying her skills on a boxing bag. Jennifer lives in Maple Grove with her husband and their pug, Frankie, and cat, Penelope.
Primary Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Paternity
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time
- Post Dissolution
- Child Support
- Alimony and Spousal Maintenance
- Prenuptial/Antenuptial Agreements
- Third Party Custody
- Family Law Appeals
Jennifer M. Nixon
Attorney
Bar Admissions
- State of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Education
- University of Minnesota – Duluth, B.A., summa cum laude
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Named Top Lawyer 2024 by Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Professional Associations and Memberships
- BNI, Full Circle Chapter, President 2018 -2019, Vice President 2021 - 2022
- Collaborative Law Institute, Board Member, 2015-2017
- Collaborative Divorce Professionals
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Northwest Metro & Beyond
Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Northwest Metro & Beyond
Interested in working with Henningson & Snoxell? Our office is centrally located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with accessible parking and convenient travel from the Twin Cities and northwest metro.

