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Mark's primary practice area is criminal law. Additionally, Mark practices in general litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mark was a law clerk to the Honorable Dale V. Sandstrom of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Mark received undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Social/Behavioral Sciences from Bismarck State College and the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota...
Mark's primary practice area is criminal law. Additionally, Mark practices in general litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mark was a law clerk to the Honorable Dale V. Sandstrom of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Mark received undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Social/Behavioral Sciences from Bismarck State College and the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota...
Mark's primary practice area is criminal law. Additionally, Mark practices in general litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mark was a law clerk to the Honorable Dale V. Sandstrom of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Mark received undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Social/Behavioral Sciences from Bismarck State College and the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. He received his law degree, with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif.
Mark was a Bismarck police officer for over 5 years. As an officer, he performed numerous additional duties, including: field and recruit training; membership on the tactical team and bomb disposal team; and chemical test operator. Mark has trained law enforcement officers at seminars conducted throughout the United States. Mark also teaches law-related topics at North Dakota State University in Fargo and the University of North Dakota School of Law in Grand Forks. He frequently speaks for criminal justice organizations across the state.
Mark retired from the North Dakota Army National Guard after serving for over 24 years, holding numerous positions, including platoon leader, executive officer, detachment commander, company commander, battalion staff, assistant staff judge advocate and state judge advocate.
Mark is a charter member and former Secretary of the North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Since 2010, Mark has served as the District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Panel Representative.
About Mark A. Friese
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- General Litigation
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney, Shareholder
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- North Dakota, 2000
- Minnesota, 2001
- U.S. District Court District of North Dakota, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2010
Other Affiliations
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Education
- University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Honors: Order of the Coif
Honors: with Distinction - Bismarck State College
Major: Criminal Justice and Social/Behavioral Sciences - University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota
Major: Criminal Justice and Social/Behavioral Sciences
Past Positions
- Honorable Dale V. Sandstrom of the North Dakota Supreme Court, Law Clerk
Pro Bono Activities
- District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Panel Representative, 2010 - Present
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Mark A. Friese
Included on the 2023 Great Plains list
Past Lists
- 2022 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Great Plains Super Lawyer, Thomson-Reuters, 2011 - 2018
- “The Best Lawyers in America”, DUI/DWI/Defense and Criminal Defense: General Practice, Woodward/White, 2010 – 2021
Office Information
Address
218 NP Avenue Fargo, ND 58102
Phone
Fax
- 701-356-6395
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
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