Leah Jo duCharme

Leah Jo duCharme

4.7
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +7 more

About Leah

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

19 years

25%
Child Support 10%

19 years

10%
Adoption 2%

19 years

2%
Alimony 2%

19 years

2%
Appeals 1%

19 years

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Dakota for 18 years

State: North Dakota

Acquired: 2007

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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Leah Jo duCharme's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eeva | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Leah duCharme, professional representation

My experience with Leah duCharme and Gjesdahl Law, P.C. was positive from the moment I contacted the firm. Leah and her staff were attentive, quick to respond to any question, knowledgeable, professional and highly competent. I was very pleased with the resolution and was grateful to have Leah by m...y side during a difficult time. Thank you, Leah and Gjesdahl Law, P.C.

Posted by Sheryl | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Out of state divorce

I had the pleasure of having Leah duCharme represent me in a divorce case a few years ago. It was a particularly difficult time for me because I lived out of state. So much of our contact was done over the phone and e-mail and yet I felt totally informed and up to date on everything. She went out ...of her way to limit my trips to ND. I always felt like she was fighting for me and my best interest not only at the present time, but for the future. She wanted to know that I would be okay long after the divorce was over and the ink had dried and lawyers had been paid. She made sure I understood all of my options and how they would play out in the long run. On her advice, I opted for mediation and again, she fought to get me what I needed while we worked on the details and I am very pleased with the outcome.

Posted by Taryn | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hired as my divorce attorney

Leah made me feel safe and supported right away. She walked me through all my options and supported my choices. She helped to direct me to the best possible outcome for myself and my children. She kept in touch afterward to make sure the divorce decree was working while in place. She also was avail...able far after the divorce was final for any questions or concerns I had. She is professional but so caring and I could always feel that. She is amazing at what she does and I have recommended her numerous times and always will.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Order of the Coif, Unviserity of North Dakota

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Gjesdahl Law, P.C.

2000 - 2004

Paralegal, Gjesdahl Law

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar Association of North Dakota

Co-Chair of Family Law Task Force

2014 - Present

Ronald N. Davies American Inn of Court

President

2014 - Present

State Bar Association of North Dakota

Pro Bono Committee member

2013 - Present

North Dakota Collaborative Divorce Group

Chair

2013 - Present

State Bar Association of North Dakota

Ethics Committee Member

2012 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2012 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota

2008 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

2008 - Present

Clay County Bar Association

2007 - Present

North Dakota State Bar Association

2007 - Present

Cass County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Ronald Davis Inns of Court

2011 - 2012

State Bar Association of North Dakota

Chair of the Family Law Section

2006 - 2007

Law Review at the University of North Dakota School of Law

Student Articles Editor

Education

2007

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Seminar Presenter

Divorce 101

2008

Program Moderator

"What Family Court Judges Want you to Know"

Publications

2014

State Bar Association of North Dakota Divorce 101: Breaking Down the Basics

2008

NBI What Family Court Judges Want you To Know

Languages

English

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