team-member

Cynthia Spence

Minnetonka, MN

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

When people are not able to make their own good, responsible medical, personal and financial decisions, (most often because they have a disability, disease such as dementia or have been incapacitated in an accident), I help by getting a substitute decision maker appointed, or developing a less restrictive strategy that will make sure they are safe and protected. I am passionate about helping elderly and disabled people get the help that they need. I was born and raised in Minnesota.  I went to Omaha, Nebraska for college, earning a business degree from Creighton University in 1993.  I then returned home for law school, earning a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 1996. After law school my first job in the legal field was in Buffalo, Minnesota, clerking for Wright County District Court Judge Bruce R. Douglas. When my clerkship ended, I began practicing law in Buffalo, Minnesota at Johnson, Larson, Peterson & Matt, P.A., becoming a shareholder after four years.  I have 22+ years of courtroom experience, in a wide variety of areas, including civil litigation, family law, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, personal injury, business transactions and estate planning.  My law practice is now almost exclusively guardianship and conservatorship work.My passion, outside of the law, is long distance running.  Running is my "me time".  I've completed 17 marathons and am likely training for the next one now! 

Practices Areas

Litigation

Probate

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

Spence Legal Services, LLC12800 Whitewater Dr., Suite 100Minnetonka, MN, 5534312800 Whitewater Dr., Suite 100Minnetonka, MN, 55343

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
March 30, 2018

Cynthia responded in a timely manner and gave me clear information. Just what I was looking for. Very professional.

anonymous
February 1, 2018

I hired Spence Legal Services to assist me with a my role as temporary conservator and a contested guardian/conservator hearing for my grandmother. Cindi specifically assisted with giving advice on several occasions regarding my responsibilities, corresponding with other counsel, and negotiating difficult situations, especially during the time immediately before and after my grandmother's passing. Additionally, Cindi was exceptionally prompt, which was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Spence Legal Services.

Brad
January 12, 2018

Navigating a divorce can be frustrating on many fronts. Cindi was patient, and professional, and extremely helpful in explaining the whole thing to me. She was my attorney and I never doubted her loyalty, but I also appreciated the fact that she was never combative or overly confrontational with my ex or her attorney. It helped keep the process civil and productive and both sides came out of it feeling like we have a future.

Archie
August 14, 2017

Cynthia eased our concerns from the very start and kept us informed every step of the way. The process went exceedingly smooth and the outcome was precisely what we wanted. I would not hesitate to engage her services again.

Sonya
April 12, 2017

I needed guardianship for my mother who had rapidly advancing demetia. Cindi guided me through the process and made it as painless as possible. Cindi helped me with the sale of my mother's home and the court related forms and permissions involved, as well as performing the required annual financial reporting to the court. Cindi knows what she's doing. Follow her instructions and you'll have no trouble getting through a very tough time. Cindi also related to me with a kind and professional "bedside manner" not often found with attorneys. Her sensitivity made it easier for me.

Sue
April 5, 2017

She helped me a great deal in getting out of a Guardianship that was not working well with the client I had. Also she was a really great help in my getting paid for my services. I could not have done any of the work on my own.

Amanda
October 13, 2016

Ms. Spence served an important role as a Court-Appointed Attorney for a minor child in a highly litigated case. She was steadfast in her duties and advocacy of the child. The Court praised her services. As a litigator, she is one of the best.

Peggy
March 28, 2015

Cyndi was so wonderful in getting us through a guardianship for our son. We had some potential roadblocks that Cyndi handled quickly and was prepared for anything that could have happened. I strongly recommend anyone that is looking for an attorney: Contact Cyndi. We are so happy that she was our attorney.

Scott
January 29, 2015

Cindi was amazing from start to finish. I interviewed a couple lawyers prior to my first ever use of one. She was professional, yet personable through my toughest times. She was able to guide me through the whole process with knowledge and understanding. I would recommend her to everyone and anyone. I cannot imagine not having her on my side! Many thanks to her from myself and my youngest child!

anonymous
August 15, 2014

Cindi fully explanied the papers i received from my ex-wife's lawyer and what she would need from me to proceed. Cindi told me what kinds of supporting documents and records she would need to represent me. Her advice and responding quickly to my questions kept my stress level very low.

anonymous
March 30, 2018

Cynthia responded in a timely manner and gave me clear information. Just what I was looking for. Very professional.

anonymous
February 1, 2018

I hired Spence Legal Services to assist me with a my role as temporary conservator and a contested guardian/conservator hearing for my grandmother. Cindi specifically assisted with giving advice on several occasions regarding my responsibilities, corresponding with other counsel, and negotiating difficult situations, especially during the time immediately before and after my grandmother's passing. Additionally, Cindi was exceptionally prompt, which was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Spence Legal Services.

Brad
January 12, 2018

Navigating a divorce can be frustrating on many fronts. Cindi was patient, and professional, and extremely helpful in explaining the whole thing to me. She was my attorney and I never doubted her loyalty, but I also appreciated the fact that she was never combative or overly confrontational with my ex or her attorney. It helped keep the process civil and productive and both sides came out of it feeling like we have a future.

Archie
August 14, 2017

Cynthia eased our concerns from the very start and kept us informed every step of the way. The process went exceedingly smooth and the outcome was precisely what we wanted. I would not hesitate to engage her services again.

Sonya
April 12, 2017

I needed guardianship for my mother who had rapidly advancing demetia. Cindi guided me through the process and made it as painless as possible. Cindi helped me with the sale of my mother's home and the court related forms and permissions involved, as well as performing the required annual financial reporting to the court. Cindi knows what she's doing. Follow her instructions and you'll have no trouble getting through a very tough time. Cindi also related to me with a kind and professional "bedside manner" not often found with attorneys. Her sensitivity made it easier for me.

Sue
April 5, 2017

She helped me a great deal in getting out of a Guardianship that was not working well with the client I had. Also she was a really great help in my getting paid for my services. I could not have done any of the work on my own.

Amanda
October 13, 2016

Ms. Spence served an important role as a Court-Appointed Attorney for a minor child in a highly litigated case. She was steadfast in her duties and advocacy of the child. The Court praised her services. As a litigator, she is one of the best.

Peggy
March 28, 2015

Cyndi was so wonderful in getting us through a guardianship for our son. We had some potential roadblocks that Cyndi handled quickly and was prepared for anything that could have happened. I strongly recommend anyone that is looking for an attorney: Contact Cyndi. We are so happy that she was our attorney.

Scott
January 29, 2015

Cindi was amazing from start to finish. I interviewed a couple lawyers prior to my first ever use of one. She was professional, yet personable through my toughest times. She was able to guide me through the whole process with knowledge and understanding. I would recommend her to everyone and anyone. I cannot imagine not having her on my side! Many thanks to her from myself and my youngest child!

anonymous
August 15, 2014

Cindi fully explanied the papers i received from my ex-wife's lawyer and what she would need from me to proceed. Cindi told me what kinds of supporting documents and records she would need to represent me. Her advice and responding quickly to my questions kept my stress level very low.

anonymous
March 30, 2018

Cynthia responded in a timely manner and gave me clear information. Just what I was looking for. Very professional.

anonymous
February 1, 2018

I hired Spence Legal Services to assist me with a my role as temporary conservator and a contested guardian/conservator hearing for my grandmother. Cindi specifically assisted with giving advice on several occasions regarding my responsibilities, corresponding with other counsel, and negotiating difficult situations, especially during the time immediately before and after my grandmother's passing. Additionally, Cindi was exceptionally prompt, which was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Spence Legal Services.

Brad
January 12, 2018

Navigating a divorce can be frustrating on many fronts. Cindi was patient, and professional, and extremely helpful in explaining the whole thing to me. She was my attorney and I never doubted her loyalty, but I also appreciated the fact that she was never combative or overly confrontational with my ex or her attorney. It helped keep the process civil and productive and both sides came out of it feeling like we have a future.

Archie
August 14, 2017

Cynthia eased our concerns from the very start and kept us informed every step of the way. The process went exceedingly smooth and the outcome was precisely what we wanted. I would not hesitate to engage her services again.

Sonya
April 12, 2017

I needed guardianship for my mother who had rapidly advancing demetia. Cindi guided me through the process and made it as painless as possible. Cindi helped me with the sale of my mother's home and the court related forms and permissions involved, as well as performing the required annual financial reporting to the court. Cindi knows what she's doing. Follow her instructions and you'll have no trouble getting through a very tough time. Cindi also related to me with a kind and professional "bedside manner" not often found with attorneys. Her sensitivity made it easier for me.

Sue
April 5, 2017

She helped me a great deal in getting out of a Guardianship that was not working well with the client I had. Also she was a really great help in my getting paid for my services. I could not have done any of the work on my own.

Amanda
October 13, 2016

Ms. Spence served an important role as a Court-Appointed Attorney for a minor child in a highly litigated case. She was steadfast in her duties and advocacy of the child. The Court praised her services. As a litigator, she is one of the best.

Peggy
March 28, 2015

Cyndi was so wonderful in getting us through a guardianship for our son. We had some potential roadblocks that Cyndi handled quickly and was prepared for anything that could have happened. I strongly recommend anyone that is looking for an attorney: Contact Cyndi. We are so happy that she was our attorney.

Scott
January 29, 2015

Cindi was amazing from start to finish. I interviewed a couple lawyers prior to my first ever use of one. She was professional, yet personable through my toughest times. She was able to guide me through the whole process with knowledge and understanding. I would recommend her to everyone and anyone. I cannot imagine not having her on my side! Many thanks to her from myself and my youngest child!

anonymous
August 15, 2014

Cindi fully explanied the papers i received from my ex-wife's lawyer and what she would need from me to proceed. Cindi told me what kinds of supporting documents and records she would need to represent me. Her advice and responding quickly to my questions kept my stress level very low.