Kathryn M. Burbank

Kathryn is excited to advise clients instead of convicting them? 😉

Biography

Kathryn brings extensive trial experience to the firm having tried a number of civil and criminal cases from complex felony fraud cases to guardianships. While she’s comfortable in a courtroom, Kathryn knows that litigation isn’t necessarily the right path forward for everyone. Kathryn has represented counties and counseled county commissioners and department heads with regard to land use, personnel, child protection, data practices, open meeting, and contracts issues. Kathryn is looking forward to getting to know clients in and around Northfield and assisting them as they navigate their own paths.

Background

Kathryn grew up close to Council Bluffs, Iowa. She attended Missouri Western State University for her bachelor’s degree and then graduated from the University of Minnesota’s law school. After law school, Kathryn briefly practiced at a Mankato firm. She then spent 10 years in county attorney’s offices in southern Minnesota. Kathryn believes she’s the youngest woman ever elected county attorney in Minnesota, when she was elected as the Faribault County Attorney in 2018. She joined Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A. in September of 2026.

Personal

Kathryn and her husband Jeff live in Northfield and have two children. Outside of the office, Kathryn is part of the running community and loves to participate in the Defeat of Jesse James Day races as well as the Mill Towns Race Series. Kathryn also volunteers with the HOPE Center, Rice County’s domestic and sexual assault advocacy center.