Montpelier Lawyers

With an exclusive focus on criminal defense, I am prepared to represent you in a wide variety of felony or misdemeanor matters.

Extremely active in trial work. Prefer criminal trial work in state court.. DUI, Drugs, all Felonies and Misdemeanors. I frequently represent clients in Federal Court. I do take juvenile delinquency cases. I have tried hundreds of jury trials and have handled thousands of criminal cases. I do post-conviction and appeal work.

I am the owner of Heartland Law Office. We are a reputable law firm serving the community of Bismarck, ND, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to providing top-notch legal services in various practice areas. In the realm of criminal & family law, we understand the emotional complexities involved in matters such as DUIs, sex & drug crimes, white collar crimes, divorce, child custody, and support. When it comes to the law, we offer robust defense strategies for cases involving drug crimes and DUI offenses or your family matters. With our experience and in-depth knowledge,...

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES Born November 1, 1962 in Jamestown, ND Fifth-generation North Dakotan, fourteenth-generation American Honorable Discharge, Company B, 141st Battalion, North Dakota National Guard June 10th, 1981 First Degree Brown Belt in Shotokan Karate, July 9th, 1983 Admitted to the North Dakota Bar on October 4th, 1988 Admitted to the US District Court Bar for District of ND on April 27th, 1989 Admitted to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on November 29th, 2017 Executive Board Member, North Dakota Family Support Council, 1989-1993 Married to Susan Tschider, September 23rd, 1995; divorced October 3rd, 2003 Remarried November 25th, 2006—divorced for the second time January 11th, 2013 One child—Cassandra, born June 1st, 1998. Finalist...

I have been licensed in North Dakota since 2011. I primarily work on real estate, probate, oil and gas, and business matters. I do municipal contract work for the City of Williston and City of Stanley. I sit on the Mountain States Legal Foundation as the Vice-Chair of the Litigation Advisory Council. I teach courses at Williston State College and am a member of the North Dakota Inquiry Committee West, an ethics advisory board.