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Nikki Bonine earned her J.D. degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law where she was drawn to its mission focused on reason, truth, morality and justice. She received her bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University, focusing on family and child development. Nikki is trained as a Rule 114 qualified neutral and as an early neutral evaluator (SENE and FENE) in family law matters.

Prior to opening Bonine Law, Nikki served as a Judicial Law Clerk in both civil and criminal court for Judges William Leary and Dale Lindman in Ramsey County. Nikki also interned in Hennepin County Family Court with Judges Kevin Burke and Patricia Kerr Karasov. She served as a research assistant for St. Thomas Law Professor Hank Shea, the law firm of Hanbery & Carney, P.A., and the non-profit organization Minnesota Fathers & Families Network.

Nikki currently sits on the Second Judicial District Ethics Committee where she investigates ethical complaints brought against attorneys and provides recommendations to the Board of Professional Responsibility. In the past, Nikki trained and volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem in Hennepin County, educated inmates on effective parenting styles while in prison and following their release, volunteered for the Council on Crime and Justice’s victim’s reparations and counseling program, and provided in-class assistance for students placed in alternative middle school programs.

Nikki’s experience with and passion for families attracted her to these family-focused legal fields, and eventually, to opening Bonine Law. We look forward to serving your legal needs!