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
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"
23 years, 1,000 cases
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"
23 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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ND | Authorized to Practice Law | 2016 | 12/08/2020 |
MN | Authorized to Practice | 1999 | 12/17/2020 |
WA | Voluntarily Resigned | 1998 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 25 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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“Premier 100 Trial Attorney” for North Dakota | The National Academy of Jurisprudence | 2017 |
10 Best Attorney - DUI/DWI | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2017 |
10 Best Attorney - Criminal Defense | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Minnesota "Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney" for 2014 | The American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyer | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney and Owner | The Law Office of W. Harvey Skees | 2003 - Present |
Judicial Law Clerk | 8th Judicial District of Minnesota | 1998 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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North Dakota State Bar Association | N/A | 2016 - Present |
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2014 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of North Dakota School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
University of North Dakota | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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"First" Series CLE | "Your First DWI Case" | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of ND v. SB (Morton County, ND) | Not Guilty (12 Person Jury Verdict) |
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Steven Leibel, Criminal defense 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, Criminal defense 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, Criminal defense 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, DUI and DWI 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.