Alina Stevenson

Alina Stevenson is a family law attorney at Henson Efron in Minneapolis who helps clients navigate divorce, custody, and related family law disputes. Stevenson explains legal options, identifies client priorities, and provides practical guidance through emotionally difficult proceedings. Her work includes negotiation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy, allowing her to adapt strategy to the circumstances of each matter. She focuses on helping clients understand the process and make informed decisions about family, parenting, and financial concerns.

Stevenson earned a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2017 and a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2012. Her legal education included public-service work and recognition through the Nicole Richardson Outstanding Public Service Award. That background strengthened her skills in legal analysis, client counseling, and advocacy. Her training supports a family law practice that requires careful attention to personal circumstances, procedural requirements, negotiation, and long-term consequences for families.

Stevenson’s prior experience includes private practice, legal aid work, and service within the Minnesota court system. She has represented clients in divorce, custody, and orders-for-protection matters and has supported litigants through court-based services. She also gained judicial-clerk experience, which provided additional insight into court procedure and decision-making. These roles give her perspective on negotiated solutions and litigation, helping her guide clients through different paths for resolving family law disputes.

Alina Stevenson has been recognized as a Rising Star and participates in family-law and bar organizations, including the Minnesota State Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association. Stevenson has held leadership and service roles connected to the Hennepin County Bar Foundation. Her practice combines family-law experience with a strong public-service background. She helps clients move through difficult legal transitions with clear advice, practical planning, and attention to the issues that matter most to their families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Henson & Efron, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Board leadership member, Hennepin County Bar Foundation (2022-Present)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association House of Delegates
• Member, Minnesota Bar Association Family Law Section
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Board Member, Action for Health in the Americas (2024-Present)
• Member, Oxford Consortium for Human Rights (2017)

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Gustavus Adolphus College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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