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also known as Mark A. Friese
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Mark's primary practice area is criminal law. Additionally, Mark practices in general litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mark was a law clerk to the Honorable Dale V. Sandstrom of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Mark received undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Social/Behavioral Sciences from Bismarck State College and the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. He received his law degree, with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mark was a Bismarck police officer for over 5 years. As an officer, he performed numerous additional duties, including: field and recruit training; membership on the tactical team and bomb disposal team; and chemical test operator. Mark has trained law enforcement officers at seminars conducted throughout the United States. Mark also teaches law-related topics at North Dakota State University in Fargo and the University of North Dakota School of Law in Grand Forks. He frequently speaks for criminal justice organizations across the state.
Mark retired from the North Dakota Army National Guard after serving for over 24 years, holding numerous positions, including platoon leader, executive officer, detachment commander, company commander, battalion staff, assistant staff judge advocate and state judge advocate.
Mark is a charter member and former Secretary of the North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Since 2010, Mark has served as the District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Panel Representative.
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2001
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State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2000
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Posted by MD | December 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend Mark
After being falsely accused, I needed a top-tier criminal defense lawyer, and one name kept coming up: Mark Friese. From the moment I retained him, Mark got straight to work—he didn’t waste a second. Before I even left his office, he was already making progress on my case. Less than an hour later, an...
"I have worked with Mark for many years. In fact he has taught me much of what I know. He works tirelessly for his clients and his level of understanding of the subject matter is unsurpassed in the Fargo-Moorhead community. He will find an innovative solution for whatever your legal issue and will protect your rights as no other attorney can."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar, "The Best Lawyers in America", Woodward/White, 2010 – 2021, 2024-2025
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Criminal Defense: General Practice, "The Best Lawyers in America", Woodward/White, 2010 – 2021, 2024-2025
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The Best Lawyers in America, DUI/DWI/Defense, Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, 2010 – 2021, 2024-2025
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Great Plains Super Lawyers®, 2011-2020, 2023-2025, Thomson Reuters
1900 - Present
Partner, Vogel Law Firm
2000
JD
1995
BS