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Rick Sand

Rick Sand

Fighting For Your Rights And Your Freedom
  • DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Criminal Law ...
  • Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota
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Biography

Rick Sand is a criminal defense attorney that focuses his practice on representing individuals that have been charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, he is a licensed attorney in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona.

Mr. Sand has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2017. He has also been recognized for his outstanding advocacy by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Lawyers of Distinction, AVVO, Martindale-Hubbell, the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.

During law school, Mr. Sand worked for the Alaska Department of Administration’s Office of Public Advocacy. While at the Office of Public Advocacy Mr. Sand advocated for indigent clients accused of criminal offenses within the Municipality of Anchorage. He has also worked with the Arizona Justice Project in an effort to help inmates overturn wrongful convictions and has worked as contract counsel for the North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents.

Mr. Sand has been a coach for Special Olympics, coaching a variety of sports and volunteering for the Special Olympics Winter World Games in Boise, Idaho.

Mr. Sand enjoys hunting and fishing as well as spending time outdoors.

Practice Areas
    DUI & DWI
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    White Collar Crime
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
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Minnesota
Minnesota Supreme Court
ID Number: 0397187
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North Dakota
North Dakota Supreme Court
ID Number: 07758
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U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Owner
Sand Law, PLLC
- Current
Bar Certified Legal Intern
Office of Public Advocacy- Alaska Department of Administration
Law Clerk
Office Of Public Advocacy
Law Clerk
Arizona Justice Project
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Education
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
J.D. (2012) | Law Degree
Bankruptcy Clinic with Hinshaw & Culbertson; Director of the Journal of Law and Public Policy
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Hamline University School of Law
(2011) Bioethics & Health Law
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University of Saint Thomas
B.S. (2007)
Studied International Conflict Resolution in London, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland; studied Real Estate Development and Land Use trends in Italy; Real Estate Society member
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Selected To Rising Stars: 2017 - 2022
Top Personal Injury Attorney
America's Top 100 Attorneys
Honoree
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Distinguished Lawyer
Lawyers of Distinction
10 Best for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
10 Best for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
10 Best Under 40
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Professional Associations
State Bar of North Dakota  # 07758
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Arizona Bar Association
Member
Current
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Maricopa County Bar Association
Member
Current
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North Dakota Bar Association
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Current
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North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Consequences of Misdemeanor and Felony Theft in North Dakota
Sand Law North Dakota
Oilfield Injuries | Third Party Liability & Worker’s Compensation
Sand Law North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA FEDERAL CHARGES
Sand Law North Dakota
Speaking Engagements
The Practice of Law in a Rural Setting, University of St. Thomas Out-State Practice Cooperative
2017
Websites & Blogs
Website
Sand Law, PLLC Website
Website
Rick Sand's Website Profile
Blog
Sand Law North Dakota Blog
Videos
Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that practices in the area of personal injury and criminal defense. Sand Law: Aggressive North Dakota Lawyers

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that practices in the area of personal injury and criminal defense.

This video highlights two of Sand Law's former personal injury clients. The clients describe the experience they had working with Sand Law throughout the duration of their personal injury cases. Sand Law: Personal Injury Client Testimonial Video

This video highlights two of Sand Law's former personal injury clients. The clients describe the experience they had working with Sand Law throughout the duration of their personal injury cases.

Sand Law is a North Dakota criminal defense and personal injury law firm. We represent individuals across North Dakota with offices in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, Watford City, and Williston. Phone:... Sand Law Process Video

Sand Law is a North Dakota criminal defense and personal injury law firm. We represent individuals across North Dakota with offices in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, Watford City, and Williston. Phone:...

Sand Law, PLLC is a North Dakota law firm that fights vigorously for our injured clients. Sand Law, PLLC: North Dakota Injury Attorneys

Sand Law, PLLC is a North Dakota law firm that fights vigorously for our injured clients.

The trial attorneys at Sand Law represent individuals every day in criminal and personal injury matters. Whether we are going up against the government or a big insurance company -... Sand Law: Aggressive North Dakota Lawyers Fighting for Your Rights

The trial attorneys at Sand Law represent individuals every day in criminal and personal injury matters. Whether we are going up against the government or a big insurance company -...

This video highlights two of Sand Law's former personal injury clients. The clients describe the experience they had working with Sand Law throughout the duration of their personal injury cases. Sand Law: Client Testimonial Video

This video highlights two of Sand Law's former personal injury clients. The clients describe the experience they had working with Sand Law throughout the duration of their personal injury cases.

Sand Law, PLLC is a North Dakota law firm that represents individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents as well as families that have been affected by the wrongful death of... Sand Law: North Dakota Accident & Injury Lawyers

Sand Law, PLLC is a North Dakota law firm that represents individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents as well as families that have been affected by the wrongful death of...

Sand Law answers frequently asked questions regarding car accidents in North Dakota. Sand Law: North Dakota Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions Video

Sand Law answers frequently asked questions regarding car accidents in North Dakota.

Sand law is a North Dakota criminal defense law firm that represents clients charged at both the State and Federal level. We represent clients charge with both felonies and misdemeanors... Sand Law: North Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sand law is a North Dakota criminal defense law firm that represents clients charged at both the State and Federal level. We represent clients charge with both felonies and misdemeanors...

At Sand Law, our personal injury attorneys fight for victims of dog bites and animal attacks. Call us at 701-609-1510 for a free consultation. Sand Law: North Dakota Dog Bite Attorneys

At Sand Law, our personal injury attorneys fight for victims of dog bites and animal attacks. Call us at 701-609-1510 for a free consultation.

Sand Law answers frequently asked questions regarding oilfield injury cases in North Dakota Sand Law: North Dakota Oilfield Injury Frequently Asked Questions Video

Sand Law answers frequently asked questions regarding oilfield injury cases in North Dakota

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that handles injury and accident cases. Sand Law: North Dakota Serious Accident & Injury Lawyers

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that handles injury and accident cases.

Sand Law is a law firm that represents individuals that have been injured as a result of third party liability. Sand Law: North Dakota Third Party Liability Injury law Firm

Sand Law is a law firm that represents individuals that have been injured as a result of third party liability.

Sand Law answers frequently asked questions regarding truck accident cases in North Dakota. Sand Law: North Dakota Truck Accident Frequently Asked Questions Video

Sand Law answers frequently asked questions regarding truck accident cases in North Dakota.

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that represents families in wrongful death matters. Sand Law: North Dakota Wrongful Death Attorneys

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that represents families in wrongful death matters.

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that practices in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. This video walks the viewer through the proven process our firm... Sand Law: Our Firm's Proven Process

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that practices in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. This video walks the viewer through the proven process our firm...

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that practices in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. This video is a testimonial from a client we were privileged... Sand Law: Real Client Testimonial

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that practices in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. This video is a testimonial from a client we were privileged...

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that represents individuals that have been criminally charged with felonies and misdemeanors. Sand Law: What Happens When I Am Charged With A Crime In North Dakota?

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that represents individuals that have been criminally charged with felonies and misdemeanors.

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that represents individuals that have been charged with DUI, Refusal, and/or APC. Sand Law: What Happens When You Get A DUI In North Dakota?

Sand Law is a North Dakota law firm that represents individuals that have been charged with DUI, Refusal, and/or APC.

Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. Is there a certain amount of time to resolve a dui case?
A: This is a very interesting question. In order to give the best answer, it is important to know a few things: Is this a first offense DUI, or does the person have previous DUI convictions? Does the person have an out-of-state driver's license? Was there a chemical test performed (breath, blood, urine) or is the charge for refusing to take a chemical test?

Once these have been established, it is important to review the discovery in the case. "Discovery" means all of the evidence that law enforcement has provided to the prosecutor's office. This generally consists of the police report, chemical test results, witness statements, audio/video evidence (dash cam, body cam, security footage, etc.), and/or photographic evidence. Once this discovery is evaluated, it may be determined that the next best step in the case is for the attorney to bring a motion to suppress or motion to dismiss evidence. This can be for a number of reasons - but generally has to do with an underlying constitutional violation by law enforcement during the stip that would render certain evidence inadmissible (i.e incriminating statements given by a defendant absent a proper Miranda warning).

The final aspect is whether or not it would be in the defendant's best interest to take the case to trial. There are many factors to consider when making a decision like this: What type, if any, plea agreement offer has been made by the prosecution? How strong is that State's evidence against the defendant? Again, what type of criminal history does the defendant have (this is generally considered for potential sentencing risks)?

Given all of these considerations, it is highly recommended to seek legal representation if you have been charged with DUI, APC, or any other type of crime in North Dakota.
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Sand Law, PLLC
Bismarck Location
1701 Burnt Boat Dr.
#201
Bismarck, ND 58503
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Minot Location
24 Main Street North
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Minot, ND 58703
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Williston Location
125 Main Street
#215
Williston, ND 58801
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Watford City Location
340 Main St N Suite 209
PO Box 1933
Watford City, ND 58854
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Sand Law, PLLC
Fargo Location
1531 32nd Ave S Suite 102A
Fargo, ND 58103
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Sand Law, PLLC
Grand Forks Location
33 S 3rd St Suite D-1
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Telephone: (701) 609-1510
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