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Are you going through a divorce, child custody dispute, or other family law issue? When navigating the legal system, you need an experienced family law attorney in your corner defending your best interests. At Burns Law Office, we are dedicated to helping clients understand their legal options and overcome the myriad of challenges which may lie ahead. We strive to find out-of-court solutions, but if litigation becomes the only path forward, you can trust that we will be in your corner every step of the way. When you need a compassionate attorney, do not hesitate to contact our family law team. We know the law, we know the courts, and we can help you discover the most appropriate path moving forward. We're always here for families in Eagan and surrounding areas.

When you’re ready to get on with the next chapter of your life, we are here to help. Call 952-260-6376 now!

John T. Burns Jr.
Born and raised in Bloomington, MN, John T. Burns Jr. is an experienced litigator focusing on high-conflict and complex cases. John primarily takes cases in Dakota, Scott, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, and Carver counties but takes cases throughout the state. John represents clients in a wide range of family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, paternity, custody, maintenance, and child support proceedings. He also has significant experience in the Court of Appeals. He has ...

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Trusted Legal Advice Your Family Needs

Award Winning
Mr. Burns has been identified as a Super Lawyer, Who’s Who in Family Law and Dakota County’s Heroes Award among others.
Impeccable Reputation
Mr. Burns has an impeccable reputation in his community for going the extra mile. He is well respected by the Judges, colleagues and his clients.
Experience
Mr. Burns has nearly 3 decades of legal experience focused exclusively on family law. He's helped nearly 3,000 families find the resolution they needed.

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Strong Advocacy During Trying Times

The strongest argument lawyers can make is what clients say about them. Lawyers who are compassionate, effective, and follow through on their commitments to clients are lawyers who have happy testimonials. Learn what clients have said about us.

I was very pleased with how John was able to handle everything through long distance. I’m sure it took extra time and energy from him to make it work. I would recommend Mr. Burns to anyone needing a family law attorney.
“I was referred to John by another attorney. I moved out of state during my divorce so I was concerned that I would have to travel back many times to finish my case. I was very pleased with how John ...”
- Karen
I genuinely feel like John is part of my family fighting for me and my daughter. I truly can't thank you him and his team enough for everything they have done for me.
“John Burns and his Legal Team went above-and-beyond to make sure the unfortunate Criminal Charges I faced didn't stand in the way of me raising my two year old daughter. John's representation truly ...”
- Former
We would not hesitate to recommend him to any of our friends and family.
“John is a professional through and through. His candor and legal acumen are second to none. We appreciated John's expertise and robust defense of us in light of ongoing school choice matter. We would ...”
- Kelly M. & Thomas Z.
Since he only does family law he has done a lot of divorces so nothing in my case was new to him. John is very professional!
“For my divorce, I interviewed several lawyers in the area and even some at the top downtown Minneapolis firms. I knew within 5 minutes with John that he was the attorney for me. He was able to answer ...”
- Matt
They all seemed to know Mr. Burns well and they respected him and trusted him which meant that they trusted what I had to say too.
“John Burns is "THE GUY" for divorce in Dakota County and any county for that matter. I have a few lawyer friends who don't do divorce so I asked them who to go to. His name kept coming up and I can ...”
- Robert

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