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W. Harvey Skees

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  • Bismarck, ND
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About W. Harvey

Super Lawyer... Premier Trial Attorney... "10 Best Attorney" for both DUI/DWI and Criminal Defense... these are just some of the accolades that have been bestowed on attorney W. Harvey Skees who has prided himself on providing high quality, aggressive, and honest representation of people when they need it most.  

Having handled 1000's of cases, W. Harvey Skees has been continuously recognized throughout his legal training and legal career for his legal abilities including: 

- Selected as a Super Lawyers - "Minnesota Rising Stars”

- Selected by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as a Criminal Law "10 Best Attorney” for North Dakota 

- Selected by The National Trial Lawyers as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer” 

- Selected by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys as a DUI/DWI “10 Best Attorney” for North Dakota

- Selected by the The National Academy of Jurisprudence as a “Premier 100 Trial Attorney” for North Dakota

- Selected by The American Society of Legal Advocates as a Minnesota "Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney" 

Attorney W. Harvey Skees always provides a FREE initial consultation to inform potential clients of their rights and options so feel free to contact him today.

Practice areas

Federal crimeCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 40%

    Selected as a Super Lawyers - "Minnesota Rising Stars" Selected by The National Trial Lawyers as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer” Selected by the The National Academy of Jurisprudence as a “Premier 100 Trial Attorney” for North Dakota Selected by The American Society of Legal Advocates as a Minnesota "Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney"

    21 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 40%

    Selected as a Super Lawyers - "Minnesota Rising Stars" Selected by The National Trial Lawyers as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer” Selected by the The National Academy of Jurisprudence as a “Premier 100 Trial Attorney” for North Dakota Selected by The American Society of Legal Advocates as a Minnesota "Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney"

    21 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Federal crime: 20%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1515 Burnt Boat Dr.
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The Law Office of W. Harvey Skees

1515 Burnt Boat Dr.
Suite C - #119
Bismarck, ND, 58503

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NDAuthorized to practice law201609/16/2019
MNAuthorized to practice199910/08/2019
WAVoluntarily Resigned199810/03/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
“Premier 100 Trial Attorney” for North DakotaThe National Academy of Jurisprudence2017
10 Best Attorney - DUI/DWIAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2017
10 Best Attorney - Criminal DefenseAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2017
Minnesota "Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney" for 2014The American Society of Legal Advocates2014
Top 100 Trial LawyerThe National Trial Lawyers2013
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney and OwnerThe Law Office of W. Harvey Skees2003 - Present
Judicial Law Clerk8th Judicial District of Minnesota1998 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
North Dakota State Bar AssociationN/A2016 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2014 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of North Dakota School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1998
University of North DakotaBS - Bachelor of Science1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
"First" Series CLE"Your First DWI Case"2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State of ND v. SB (Morton County, ND)Not Guilty (12 Person Jury Verdict)

Reviews

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Elite representation

Posted by ChrisThu Sep 12 2019

Harvey did exactly what he said he would do! I searched until I found someone I thought was best for the job. However I wasn’t sold until I spoke to him. Very up front with his clients, whether good news or bad. Best representation I’ve had. Got my case dismissed!
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My Lincoln Lawyer

Posted by JeffreySun Jul 02 2017

Harvey Skees's is my lincoln lawyer, found myself in legal trouble in Mckinzie county from 2011. im not one to have run ins with the law. So i didnt know what to do, after i contacted Harvey i was living in a different state. He told me no problem, and had my back......now i can go forward with my life thanks to Harvey.
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Steven Leibel, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Harvey is aggressive, honest, and treats his clients with respect.

Gerald Miller, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Harvey for several years. In fact he worked with me at my law firm for a number of those years. As a result I know Harvey's work first hand. Harvey is extremely bright and very knowledgeable in the area's of DWI and Criminal law. He has the unique ability to come up with defenses that other lawyers don't even think of. He is also one of the most tenacious lawyers I know. He won't back off. Harvey doesn't just get the job done, he gets results. If the need arose, I would not hesitate to hire Harvey to represent me. I fully endorse Harvey.

Douglas Kans, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Harvey for many years and know him to be a smart and zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. He is experienced and very well liked and respected in the legal community.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Harvey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Christian Peterson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 31, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Skees is one of the best DWI/DUI lawyers in Minnesota. His creativity and dedication to his clients is unsurpassed in the legal profession. Anyone charged with DWI would be wise to hire him to represent them.

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