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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 degrees in Criminal Justice and Social/Behavioral Sciences from Bismarck State College and the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. He received his law degree, with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif.. Mark was a Bismarck police officer for over 5 years. As an officer, he performed numerous additional duties, including: field and recruit training; membership on the tactical team and bomb disposal team; and chemical test operator. Mark has trained law enforcement officers at seminars conducted throughout the United States. Mark also teaches law-related topics at North Dakota State University in Fargo and the University of North Dakota School of Law in Grand Forks. He frequently speaks for criminal justice organizations across the state.. Mark retired from the North Dakota Army National Guard after serving for over 24 years, holding numerous positions, including platoon leader, executive officer, detachment commander, company commander, battalion staff, assistant staff judge advocate and state judge advocate.. Mark is a charter member and former Secretary of the North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Since 2010, Mark has served as the District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Panel Representative.

James Ventura has been practicing law since 1983. With his 33 years of experience he has been able to help many people accused of serious crimes.. Jim is licensed to practice law in Minnesota District Courts, Minnesota Federal Court, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Arizona Federal Court and the United States Supreme Court.. James believes in fighting for the best outcome for his clients, given their individual predicament. He strives to reach this goal each and every day. James has defended people accused of DWI, possession of firearms, drug possession/sale, domestic assault, assault (felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor), aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, terroristic threats, burglary and many other crimes.. James belongs to many organizations such as the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, Douglas K. Amdahl American Inn of Court, Minnesota Association for Justice, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. James has also been awarded a SuperLawyer every year since 1999!. If you find yourself suspected or charged with a crime, James offers a consultation over the phone or in his office at absolutely no charge. James is willing to walk you through the law, court process, and defenses to the charge(s) in which you are facing. Please call James M. Ventura, Attorney at Law for a free consultation today!.

I am a criminal defense attorney. I will occassionally take on other cases--but it's extremely rare. My passion and expertise is in criminal law and I love getting uncommon results in difficult cases.

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Ashley Heaney Law is a full-service criminal defense firm dedicated to providing thorough, professional and highly personal legal counsel. Ashley Heaney provides representation to adults and juveniles facing criminal charges in Minnesota State and Federal courts.