Justice North Celebrates Cheryl Prince’s Pro Bono Service Award

Justice North is proud to announce that Cheryl Prince, a distinguished attorney with Hanft Fride Law Firm in Duluth, MN, has been awarded the prestigious Pro Bono Service Award by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The award was presented last month at the LSC Champions of Justice Award Celebration in Minneapolis, MN, in recognition of Prince’s outstanding commitment to providing legal services to those in need.

Cheryl has been a dedicated volunteer with Justice North's Private Attorney Involvement program, following her service with the Volunteer Attorney Program. She has generously contributed her time and expertise, handling pro bono cases, staffing family law clinics, and mentoring other volunteer attorneys. In 2023 alone, Cheryl devoted over 300 hours to pro bono work with Justice North, exemplifying her unwavering commitment to justice and community service.

Cheryl Prince is one of Hanft Fride’s top family law lawyers, practicing exclusively in family law and mediation. With over 30 years of experience, she has assisted clients with a full range of family law issues, including divorce, adoption, paternity, and prenuptial agreements.

A Qualified Rule 114 Neutral, Cheryl serves on both the civil and family law mediation and arbitration rosters. She is among a select group of attorneys who mediate for the Minnesota Court of Appeals family court mediation project. Her expertise extends to serving as a neutral in various disputes, including family, personal injury, and employment discrimination.

“Cheryl’s dedication to pro bono service is truly inspiring,” said Justice North Executive Director, Dori Rapaport. “Her contributions have made a significant impact on our community, and we are thrilled to see her efforts recognized at a national level.”

Justice North congratulates Cheryl Prince on her well-deserved Pro Bono Service Award and thanks her for her continued dedication to providing exceptional legal services to those in need.