Nicholas Dwight Thornton

Nicholas Dwight Thornton

9.5

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

Contact Information

  • Fargo Public Defender Office
    912 3rd Ave S
    Fargo, ND 58103
    Office: 701-298-4640
    Fax: 701-239-7110
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Nick is a full-time state public defender in Fargo, North Dakota, and has been since the Fargo Public Defender Office opened in 2008. As a public defender,... more

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Christian K. Lassen II

Smart attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

6 years since Nicholas Dwight Thornton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Minnesota Authorized to practice 2007 05/25/2012
North Dakota Authorized to practice law 2006 07/27/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Facilitator - Adjunct Faculty at University of Mary 2010–present
Public Defender at North Dakota Commission for Legal Defense of Indigents 2008–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Mary Management Master of Business Administration 2008
University of North Dakota School of Law Law Juris Doctor, with Distinction 2006
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Order of the Coif Order of the Coif 2006

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
President North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2011-present
Member North Dakota State Bar Association, Consumer Protection Committee 2009-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Unauthorized Practice of Law: A Case Study on How to Identify It and What to Do About It The Gavel 2010
Avoiding Pitfalls: Common Reasons for Mediation Failure and Solutions for Success - Co-Authored with Jack Marcil North Dakota Law Review 2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Drug Cases: Recent Trends Minnesota State University Moorhead Criminal Law Association 2011
Padilla and Beyond: How Padilla v. Kentucky Changed the Game in North Dakota Immigration Consequences CLE 2011
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