Shawn C. Reinke

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Shawn

Shawn C. Reinke grew up in Paynesville, Minnesota the eldest of three children born to self-employed parents in the construction trades. Shawn's dedication to hard work and results stems from watching his parents grow their own business.

Shawn has a background of private law firm practice before transitioning to solo-practice. He also worked as an assistant county attorney in greater Minnesota where he prosecuted criminal cases from minor traffic offenses to felony-level sex crimes, juvenile delinquency, child protection, and guardianship matters. Shawn is now a founding partner of Reinke Taylor, PLLC.

When practicing law, Shawn's main goal is client satisfaction. Shawn strives to help his clients understand that a positive resolution to their legal problem may come in many forms. From experience, some type of out-of-court settlement is most common, but Shawn has taken many cases to trial when the need arises. Shawn has experience trying cases to both a judge and jury and has the vigor and zeal necessary to see your case through to the end - no matter what form that end may take.

In his free time, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family. Shawn also enjoys playing piano, biking, and experimenting with new recipes.

Bar Admissions

Minnesota District Court
Minnesota Court of Appeals
Minnesota Supreme Court

Education

Juris Doctorate, William Mitchell College of Law, 2014, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2011

Activities and Associations

Minnesota State Bar Association - Member
Chair, Family Law Section: July 2025 - Present

City of Paynesville - Mayor: 2021 - Present
City Councilor: 2019 - 2021

Paynesville Lutheran Church - Member
Church Council Treasurer: 2019 - 2021

Notable Cases

Skyberg v. Orlich, 10 N.W.3d 303 (Minn. Ct. App. 2024)

The District Court erred in finding client in contempt because the State of Iowa had emergency jurisdiction.
Obtained emergency writs from the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court securing client's immediate release from custody.

Pettit v. Pettit, A24-0487, 2024 WL 4586543

Court of Appeals affirmed the grant of an Order for Protection protecting our client.

Cook v. Arimitsu, A19-1235, 2020 WL1983223

Court of Appeals, in an unpublished decision, upheld the district courts findings and order in favor of our client relative to subject matter jurisdiction and interpretation and enforcement of Hague Convention child abduction orders.

CLEs and Presentations