Experience

Al obtained her law degree cum laude from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a concentration in litigation. While in law school, she was a member of Creighton’s Law Review, a member of the Moot Court Board, and completed over 50 hours of pro bono work. She also held an externship with Chief Justice Suzy Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court. Before law school, Al went to the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she graduated in three years with a double major in English and Hispanic Studies.

Bar Admissions:

Minnesota

Community

Al participates in programs throughout the community, including:

• Member of Chamber’s NEXT Emerging Leaders
• American Inns of Court
• Minnesota Women’s Lawyers
• Stearns Benton Bar Association
• Tanner’s Team Foundation

Al also continues to do pro bono work in the St. Cloud area.

Examiner of Titles

Al Walz is the Deputy Examiner of Titles for Sherburne and Stearns County.

Fee Schedule (Sherburne)

Effective 1/1/25:

The Sherburne County District Court has established the following fee schedule for Sherburne County Examiner of Titles:

1. The Examiners rate is $290 – $475 per hour, depending on experience.
2. The following fee schedule will apply for matters that regularly come before the Examiner, which are not contested, do not require a Court appearance by the Examiner, and, which in the opinion of the Examiner, do not present extraordinary or unusual problems:
   350. Examiner’s Certifications and Directives
        (minimum fee) – $350.00
   351. Proceedings Subsequent After Mortgage Foreclosure, Contract for Deed Cancellation, or Other Lien Foreclosures (Not Contested) – $1,100.00
3. Filing fees, copies, and other out-of-pocket costs are in addition to these fees.
4. For Applicants to Register Title and Petitions in a Proceedings Subsequent, please email the Application or Petition to dmeyers@rinkenoonan.com, awalz@rinkenoonan.com, or apexa@rinkenoonan.comfor approval. We will then approve the Petition or Application, email the signature to you and mail the original to you for your file. The petitioner will be responsible for fees and efiling the documents.
5. These fees are subject to change at any time.
6. Sherburne County Order regarding Examiner Fees dated December 12, 2024

Fee Schedule (Stearns)

Effective 1/1/25:

The fee schedule for Stearns County Examiner of Titles:

1. The Examiners rate is $290 – $475 per hour, depending on experience.
2. The following fee schedule will apply for matters that regularly come before the Examiner, which are not contested, do not require a Court appearance by the Examiner, and, which in the opinion of the Examiner, do not present extraordinary or unusual problems:
   350. Examiner’s Certifications and Directives
        (minimum fee) – $350.00
   351. Proceedings Subsequent After Mortgage Foreclosure, Contract for Deed Cancellation, or Other Lien Foreclosures (Not Contested) – $1,100.00
3. Filing fees, copies, and other out-of-pocket costs are in addition to these fees.
4. For Applicants to Register Title and Petitions in a Proceedings Subsequent, please email the Application or Petition to dmeyers@rinkenoonan.com, awalz@rinkenoonan.com, and apexa@rinkenoonan.comfor approval. We will then approve the Petition or Application, email the signature to you and mail the original to you for your file. The petitioner will be responsible for fees and efiling the documents.
5. These fees are subject to change at any time.
6. Stearns County Order regarding Examiner Fees dated December 17, 2024

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