Top Rated Fargo, ND Criminal Defense Lawyers

65 criminal defense lawyers serve Fargo, ND. Compare the best based on 307+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Cass County are listed below.

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Fargo Has 65 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 307 Reviews

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Vogel Law Firm
218 Northern Pacific Ave, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals

Bio: 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 deg...

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Fremstad Law Firm
P.O. Box 3143, 3003 32nd Ave S, Ste 240, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Commercial and more

Bio: Nick loves practicing law in and out of the courtroom. He has extensive experience in representing people in all stages of criminal proceedings, from the first appearance or arraignment through trial, appeal, and post-conviction proceedings. While...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fargo, ND

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Nilson Brand Law
5141 44th St. S., Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Scott practices primarily in the areas of criminal law and estate planning. Scott's clients often describe him as "a straightforward, no-nonsense advocate." Scott is a husband, father and a native of West Fargo, North Dakota. Criminal LawHaving ha...

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Haugen Moeckel & Bossart
1123 5th Avenue S., Lower Level, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: I have been dedicated to my clients in criminal defense cases in both North Dakota and Minnesota since 2002. I believe that good communication, zealous advocacy and hard work lead to good results for my clients. I'm proud to say I have never been ...

Rating: 9.4

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Vogel Law Firm
218 Northern Pacific Ave, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Bio: Luke is an attorney at Vogel Law Firm. Luke’s practice area is criminal defense, where he aggressively advocates for his clients to achieve positive outcomes in their matters. Prior to working at Vogel, Luke was the head of the criminal defense de...

Rating: 8.7

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Bredahl and Associates, P.C.
3431 4th Ave S Ste 200, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Nicole L. Bredahl grew up in Fargo, North Dakota. She attened the University of North Dakota for her undergraduate and law school degrees. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2011 and her law degree in 2014. During law school N...

Rating: 8.7

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Severson, Wogsland & Liebl
4627 44th Ave S Ste 108, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Gun Law, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Adam Justinger recognizes that some of the most difficult times in an individual’s life is when they have been charged with a crime. As a criminal defense attorney for SW&L Attorneys, Adam vigorously defends his clients and strives to get his clie...

Rating: 9.3

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Barkus Law Firm, P.C.
3431 4th Ave S Ste 201, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Trent Barkus is a proud Veteran who grew up in Jamestown, North Dakota. He attended the University of North Dakota for law school. Trent attended the Jamestown College for his undergraduate degree and Troy University for his graduate degree. He re...

Rating: 7.3

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D J Chapman Law
1121 Westrac Drive, Suite 206, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more

Bio: As an immigrant and naturalized US citizen, I understand the dreams and anxietites that immigrants face at all stages of the process. I first came to the United States to attend law school in 1992. My country has never disappointed me. The dreams ...

Rating: 10

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Nilson Brand Law
4151 44th St S, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Ashley focuses the majority of her practice on domestic matters, however, she has extensive experience in the criminal arena as well. Ashley's clients often describe her as "straightforward, loyal and aggressive." Ashley is a wife, mother and a na...

Rating: 8.9

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Aaland Law Office
415 11 Th St S, P O Box 1817, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Jesse Lange completed a double-major in Criminal Justice and Sociology at Minot State University. Jesse graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota Law School having earned numerous awards and honors for his scholarship and his ...

Rating: 7.2

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Sandsmark Law
112 N University Dr, Suite 115, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Call Sandsmark Law for a free consultation. Our primary goal is to listen to your needs and help get you the best results. We will communicate with you throughout the entire process. We also offer honest answers and strive for effective solutions.

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118 Broadway, Suite 802, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: 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. H...

Rating: 9.0

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Wynne Law Firm
26 Roberts St N, Suite B-109-1, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Accused of a crime? Call Wynne Law for help. Lucas Wynne is known for his relentless defense of individuals from all walks of life. From parking tickets to felony sex offenses, Lucas Wynne has represented individuals facing all types of criminal c...

Rating: 7.0

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Aaland Law Office
415 11 Th St S, P O Box 1817, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: With more than 25 years experience in Criminal Defense, Cash H. Aaland has represented thousands of clients including lawyers, doctors, professional athletes, police officers, teachers, clergy, public officials, and other professionals. Known for ...

Rating: 7.3

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Aaland Law Office
415 11 Th St S, P O Box 1817, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Jennifer Braun graduated cum laude from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a major in Political Science and a minor in Mathematics. Jennifer attended Creighton University School of Law and later earned her Juris Doctor from the University of...

Rating: 6.9

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Vogel Law Firm
218 Northern Pacific Ave, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Matt was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, where he attended J.H. Bruns Collegiate. Prior to moving to the United States, Matt served with distinction in the Canadian Army as an armored reconnaissance soldier with the 38th Brigade Group. He rec...

Rating: 8.5

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Bredahl and Associates, P.C.
3431 4th Ave S Ste 200, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Family and more

Bio: Jeff was born and raised in North Dakota. In 1986, he received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. In 1989, Jeff received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University Of North Dakota School Of L...

Rating: 7.6

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Aaland Law Office
415 11 Th St S, P O Box 1817, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Daniel earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota with a double-major in Political Science and History. Daniel went on to complete his Juris Doctor degree at the University of North Dakota School of Law, graduating with di...

Rating: 6.5

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Stormy Vickers Law Office
109 1/2 Broadway, Fargo, ND

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr Vickers was an awesome attorney in a felony case that was gonna take not ony a smart but a very agressive approach at representing his client in the very best way. The case was taken to jury trial and my son was found not guilty on three differ..."

Rating: 6.9

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Fargo, ND?

Robert G Hoy 47 years licensed
Bruce D. Quick 47 years licensed
Steven D Mottinger 46 years licensed
Mark Anthony Beauchene 46 years licensed
Leslie Johnson Aldrich 42 years licensed
James D Sandsmark 41 years licensed
Richard J. Linnerooth 41 years licensed
Cash H. Aaland 36 years licensed
Jeff A. Bredahl 36 years licensed
James Edward Nicolai 35 years licensed

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Madison Dayle Marchus 3 years licensed
Matthew R. Keller 5 years licensed
Erica Ashley Skogen Hovey 6 years licensed
Trent N. Barkus 6 years licensed
Jason Van Horn 7 years licensed
Jeffrey Sprout 7 years licensed
Adam Joel Justinger 7 years licensed
Christian James Snyder 8 years licensed
Brent Thomas Boeddeker 9 years licensed
Matthew Stephen Dearth 9 years licensed

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Fargo, ND Criminal Defense Lawyers

Fargo Has 65 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 307 Reviews

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