Find North Dakota Lawyers
Connect with licensed North Dakota attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-94 and I-29 accidents to oil field injuries in the Bakken region, North Dakota sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Sanford Health, Altru Health, or any North Dakota facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
North Dakota workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across North Dakota.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in North Dakota can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects North Dakota families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, North Dakota business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in North Dakota involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and North Dakota business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
North Dakota's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in North Dakota — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and North Dakota state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in North Dakota, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and North Dakota state protections.
Domestic Violence
North Dakota law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
North Dakota veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout North Dakota
Serving Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Williston, Dickinson, Mandan, Jamestown, Wahpeton, and communities across North Dakota.
North Dakota Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to North Dakota residents.
Free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly North Dakotans through four offices statewide in Bismarck, Minot, Fargo, and Belcourt.
Dakota Plains Legal Services (DPLS)Free legal help for low-income individuals, older Americans, and veterans across North Dakota and South Dakota tribal nations.
Volunteer Lawyers Program (SBAND)Pro bono and reduced-fee legal services through the State Bar Association for income-qualifying North Dakotans.
ND Legal Self Help CenterCourt-provided resources, forms, and guides for people representing themselves in civil matters in North Dakota.
North Dakota Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for North Dakota.
Courts
Official portal for all North Dakota state courts — district courts and Supreme Court.
Court LocationsFind your district court by county with addresses, phone numbers, and hours for all 53 counties.
North Dakota Supreme CourtHighest court in North Dakota — hears all appeals from district courts (no intermediate appellate court).
District Court Case SearchSearch criminal, traffic, civil, and municipal court case information statewide.
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Verify any North Dakota attorney's license status through the official court system lawyer directory.
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme CourtInvestigates and evaluates complaints alleging unethical conduct by North Dakota-licensed attorneys.
State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND)The oldest unified state bar in the nation — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.
North Dakota Board of Law ExaminersAdministers the North Dakota bar exam (UBE) and oversees attorney admission to practice in the state.
North Dakota Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with qualified private attorneys. $30 referral fee includes a 30-minute consultation.