Challis Williams - Grand Forks, ND
Attorney at Reichert Law Office
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grand Forks, ND
118 Belmont Rd Grand Forks, ND 58201
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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10
Years
Experience
Grand Forks Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Crime Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Challis spent most of his childhood in Dickinson, ND. After high school, he was nominated as a Principal Candidate to attend the United States Air Force Academy by former House Rep. Earl Pomeroy. But, instead chose to pursue a legal career in North Dakota. He obtained his B.S. in Political Science from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. He then graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2016. During his time in law school, Challis earned an externship with the legislative council of the State of North Dakota Legislature. He served as a legislative intern for the North Dakota House Finance and Taxation Committee as well as the House Transportation Committee. Additionally, while in law school, he was the Vice President of the Energy Law Association and a member of the Criminal Law Association. He was also a member of the Student Trial Lawyers' Association and The Van Sickle Senate of Delta Theta Phi. He is currently a member of the Greater Grand Forks Bar Association, SBAND, and the Minnesota State Bar Association.
Mr. Williams now lives in Grand Forks and enjoys spending time with his wife, Audra. He is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and North Dakota State Bison fan. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, especially at the lake. He also enjoys watching football and attending UND Hockey games.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Challis Williams
Included on the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 2016
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Non Legal Education
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North Dakota State University,
Fargo,
North Dakota
B.S.
Major: Political Science
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North Dakota State University,
Fargo,
North Dakota
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney, since 2016
Bar Admissions
- North Dakota
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of North Dakota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- North Dakota Young Lawyers Section (Past Secretary/Treasurer)
- Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association
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Contact
118 Belmont Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-314-2203
Fax: 701-787-8460
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday ; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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