Attorneys

Sharon K. Hills | Shareholder

Sharon K. Hills is a shareholder with Severson, Sheldon, Dougherty & Molenda, P.A. Sharon has been with the firm for over 17 years, practicing primarily in the area of family law. Sharon handles various types of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, modification of custody, support and maintenance matters, and prenuptial agreements. Sharon has represented numerous clients in cases involving division of property interests between cohabitating partners. During her 16 years with the firm, Sharon has successfully argued and defended many cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Sharon is a leading family law attorney in Dakota County and has been named a Super Lawyer® by her peers in the Minnesota bar.

In addition to her family law practice, Sharon practices regularly in the area of municipal law, providing representation to the Cities of Apple Valley and Eagan. This representation involves land use issues, criminal and code violation prosecution, and city ordinance enforcement and drafting.

When not practicing law and representing her clients, Sharon enjoys gardening, fly fishing for the local trout and restoring her 1901 farmhouse.

Professional Memberships

Minnesota State Bar Association
Dakota County Bar Association

Professional Recognition

In 2006 and 2007, Sharon's peers in the Minnesota bar elected her as a Super Lawyer® for her work in Family Law and Municipal Law.
Previously named Prosecutor of the Year, B. Robert Lewis House
Community Peace Award (1997) - Received for contributions addressing domestic violence in Dakota County.

Professional Affiliations

Member, First Judicial District Ethics Committee

Court Admissions

State of Minnesota
State of Wisconsin
United States District Court, District of Minnesota
United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Education

Hamline University School of Law, Juris Doctor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, B.S., Criminal Justice

Attorneys

7300 West 147th Street, Suite 600
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124-7580
T: (952) 432-3136
F: (952) 432-3780