Biography
Maya E. Missaghi has been practicing law since 2016 in the areas of elder law, probate, estate planning and guardianship. She most enjoys contested cases where a good argument is in order. Before becoming a lawyer, Maya E. Missaghi worked as a preschool and prekindergarten teacher at a French immersion school. It turns out that this experience prepared her well for handling difficult cases, temper tantrums and tough negotiators, as well as finding ways to play nicely together when possible.
A European transplant, Maya now happily lives in Saint Paul with her husband and two children. She enjoys volunteering through the local bar association (2025-2026 President) and locally in her neighborhood. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, baking and finding sweaters for the family dog.
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D. - 2015
- Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 2004
- Major: Psychology and French
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2016
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association Foundation Board
- Ramsey County Bar Association Board, President, 2025-2026
- Ramsey County Bar Association Diversity Committee Co-Chair
Pro Bono Activities
- Ramsey County Bar Association Youth and Civics Initiative Co-Chair, which aims to improve and increase our youth’s interest and trust in the judicial system
- Center for Excellence in Supported Decision-Making, Volunteers of America –court liaison (which means she helps them bring guardianship cases as needed)
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish