Since June 1996, Mr. Edinger has been a sole practitioner in the Fargo-Moorhead area. His practice has focused primarily on criminal defense and DUI defense. From July 2001 to January 2006, he was a public defender for Cass County, North Dakota. He has literally defended thousands of criminal cases and hundreds of DUI cases. He had a wide range of experience in all kinds of criminal cases--driving under suspension cases, DUI cases, drug cases, assault cases, domestic violence cases, murder cases and many other types of cases. Mr. Edinger also has extensive appellate experience, having represented clients in dozens of appeals.
Mr. Edinger is currently licensed in the State of North Dakota, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
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29 years | 3,000 cases
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Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005
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Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005
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Posted by Becky | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
His experience turned out to be immensely valuable. Fantastic attorney. Would recommend to anyone.
Posted by MOHAMED | March 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr Richard was Unprepared for my case based on my experience i would not recommend to someone who is concerned about the outcome of the case he was suspended in the past
Posted by Erika | June 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Too often, thanks to the media, the Criminal Defense attorney is painted as an unscrupulous character who gets criminals off the hook. What I would like to state, for the record, is that the role of a Criminal Defense attorney is to ensure justice for all, the innocent and guilty alike. I personall...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Luckily Richard has not had to represent me, but I have had to ask him for legal advice in the past. He is very knowledgeable and professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Richard was very clear on the process and what options were. He turned my tough case into a dismissal. You want a great attorney, he is your man.
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in ND, 2005
updated on 06/12/2013This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in North Dakota.
Suspension issued in MN, 2005
updated on 03/01/2010This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
1996 - Present
Owner, Richard Edinger Law Office
1996 - Present
North Dakota State Bar AssociationMember
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
2019
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