Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Bismarck Area

With an exclusive focus on criminal defense, I am prepared to provide affordable representation in a wide range of felony and misdemeanor matters.

We will match our Results against anyone in North Dakota. Lots of Lawyers claim to be “Trial Lawyers”.  The fact is, most “Trial Lawyers” do not actually try cases.  We do.  We are very proud of the results we have achieved at trial.  When you have tried cases to a jury and achieved extraordinary results, people (Prosecutors and other Lawyers)  take you seriously.  That credibility and respect helps you resolve future cases.  We provide respectful, honest, and compassionate representation and will match our results against anyone in North Dakota. We have obtained numerous aquittals for clients in very high profile Felony cases.  We were also part of a team of lawyers who obtained one of the largest Medical Malpractice/Injury Verdicts in North Dakota History, $3.5 Million dollars.

We specialize in criminal defense.  That's what we do.  We defend people who need help.  At the Herbel Law Firm, we will vigorously defend you and fight to safeguard your freedom.  We handle cases all over the State of North Dakota.

Walker Law Firm, PLLC, Overview:. HONEST REPRESENTATION, THE RESULTS YOU DESERVE:  SMART  *  EFFECTIVE  *  CONNECTED. Our attorneys have the knowledge to provide sound legal advice and the courtroom skills to obtain favorable case results.  We take the time to get to know the needs and desires of our clients.  Additionally, we take a personal approach to ensure that our clients receive unparalleled representation.. Attorney Overview:. Grant Walker is a licensed attorney in North Dakota and South Dakota.  Additionally, Grant is admitted to the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, admitted to the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota, and admitted to the Bar of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.  Grant is also a licensed real estate broker in North Dakota.  Grant specializes in the areas of criminal law, personal injuries, and real estate law.. Grant has an impressive legal career as a former State’s Attorney, Special Assistant United States Attorney for North Dakota, Special Assistant United States Attorney for South Dakota, and Chief Prosecutor.  After retiring as a prosecutor, Grant started his own law firm, Walker Law Firm, PLLC, and real estate firm, Genesis Realty, LLC.. Some of Grant’s notable accomplishments in his career are as follows:  he was appointed by the United States Attorney General Eric Holder to the Federal Advisory Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women; he was appointed by the South Dakota Governor to the Governor’s Council of Juvenile Services and Disproportionate Minority Confinement Committee; he was the United States Attorney’s Office 2014 Champion of Public Safety in Indian Country Award Recipient; he is a published author; he is a faculty member for the National Judicial College; and he is a faculty member for the Office of Justice Services Division of Tribal Justice Support.. Grant is a member in good standing of the South Dakota State Bar, North Dakota State Bar, Bar of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota and the District of South Dakota, and the Bar of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.  Grant is a member of the Criminal Law Committee for the State Bar of South Dakota; member of the Native American Children’s Alliance; member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee for Sitting Bull College; and member of the Native American Children’s Alliance.. Grant was a former Vice Chairman of the South Dakota Tribal Attorney’s Association; former member of the South Dakota Tribal Juvenile Justice Advisory Group; former member of the Tribal Advisory Group for the University of New Mexico School of Law in collaboration with the American Indian Law Center, Inc.; former member of the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s Association; former member of the National District Attorney’s Association; former member of the Legislative Committee for the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s Association; former member of the Consolidation and Long-Range Planning Committee for the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s Association; and former Production Editor for the South Dakota Law Review, Volume 48.. Grant is dedicated to get the results that his clients deserve.

Jesse is an attorney in our Bismarck office currently practicing in general civil and criminal litigation. Prior to joining Vogel, Jesse served as a full time Judge Advocate to the Colorado Army National Guard, where he gained substantial experience in administrative law, criminal law, contract and fiscal law, employment and military personnel law, international and operational law. Jesse also served on the board of directors for the Education Foundation.. Jesse graduated cum laude from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he received the Lillian Elsinga Outstanding Student Leader Award. While in law school, Jesse served as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies.. Following law school, Jesse was awarded a two-year Presidential Management Fellowship, with a concentration on labor and employment law. Jesse completed his fellowship working for the Department of the Interior in Denver Colorado, where he represented and advised management in labor and employment disputes.. Jesse is a Judge Advocate in the North Dakota Army National Guard. With over seventeen years of military service, Jesse has had the great privilege of serving his country in Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo, Germany, Jordan, and Guantanamo Bay.. Jesse his wife Mika enjoy spending their time doting over their children. In his spare time, Jesse can be found camping, cooking, or playing the guitar.

I am an attorney in Bismarck, North Dakota with 23 years experience in criminal law as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.. I've handled thousands of criminal cases and have tried hundreds of cases to jury verdict in all areas of criminal law-DUI cases, sex cases, drug offenses, property and white collar crimes, and violent crimes including homicides. I've argued dozens of appeals to the North Dakota Supreme Court, and am licensed in North Dakota state court, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, and the United States Supreme Court. I have served on the North Dakota Supreme Court Joint Procedures Committee and currently serve on the Advisory Commission on Electronic Media in the Courtroom, and the State Bar Association Legislative Committee. I also teach Criminal Procedure at the University of Mary in Bismarck and at the ND Law Enforcement Training Academy on the issue of use of force.. My wealth of experience in criminal law on both the prosecution and defense side of cases gives me a unique insight into each case. Having built criminal cases from the ground up has taught me how to break them down into their smallest parts and find their weaknesses, to make sure each and every client gets the best representation possible.. The system labels those charged with crimes as "suspects", "the accused", or "defendants". You need a compassionate, experienced, dedicated lawyer on your side who will remind the system that these cases are about real people, not labels. That is what you will get with me, pure and simple. Call today for a free consultation. I look forward to visiting with you about how I can help in your case.

Attorney Patrick Waters is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 17 years of experience, proudly serving clients throughout North Dakota. Based in Bismarck, he focuses on criminal defense and family law, while also offering a wide range of general legal services. Originally from Minneapolis, he studied law in Chicago and began his career in Wisconsin before relocating to North Dakota, where he worked as a public defender and later co-founded Heartland Law Office in 2019 alongside his wife.. Known for his sharp litigation skills and client-centered approach, Attorney Waters continues to serve as a part-time State’s Attorney for Oliver County and is deeply committed to upholding justice across the state. He offers personalized legal strategies tailored to each case, earning a strong reputation for professionalism and results. Contact Heartland Law Office at to schedule your consultation today.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.