Katie J. Schmidt - West Fargo, ND
Attorney at Ohnstad Twichell, P.C.
Municipal Law Lawyers in West Fargo, ND
444 Sheyenne Street Suite 102 West Fargo, ND 58078 - 0458
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
West Fargo Municipal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Municipal Law
- Water Law
- Public Finance, Bonding & Partnerships
- Employment Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Katie J. Schmidt was born and raised in Rochert, Minnesota. She attended Bemidji State University for undergraduate studies and received a degree in Criminal Justice, graduating with honors. She graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law, with distinction, in 2011. Prior to joining Ohnstad Twichell in 2015, Katie served as a law clerk for the judges of the Northwest Judicial District of North Dakota, for Judge Shon Hastings at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota, and for Judge Kermit E. Bye of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Katie practices in the West Fargo office and is licensed to practice law in North Dakota and Minnesota. She concentrates her practice in municipal law, water law, public finance, and employment law. She enjoys athletics and spending time outdoors.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Order of the Coif – Member
- Order of Barristers – Member
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Great Plains – 2019
Other Sources of Feedback About Katie J. Schmidt
Included on the 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of North Dakota School of Law,
Grand Forks,
North Dakota, 2011
Juris Doctor
Honors: With Distinction
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University of North Dakota School of Law,
Grand Forks,
North Dakota, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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Bemidji State University
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Major: Criminal Justice and Fraud Examination
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Bemidji State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- Chief Judge Shon Hastings with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota, Law Clerk
- Judge Kermit E. Bye with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Law Clerk
Bar Admissions
- North Dakota
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of North Dakota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Other Affiliations
- Cass County Bar Association
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Young Lawyers Section of SBAND
- Women Lawyers Section of SBAND
- Consumer Protection Committee of SBAND
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- West Fargo Exchange Club
- Sanford Health Foundation Board of Directors – Hillsboro
- Make-A-Wish North Dakota
- United Way 35 Under 35 – Class of 2018
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