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Leah Carlson

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Associate Attorney
Ohnstad Twichell, P.C.
Meet the Attorney
Licensed In
North Dakota
Practice Areas
Family & Personal
About

Hi, I’m Leah. I guide individuals through what is often the most difficult experience of their lives.

I defend individuals charged with any type of crime at both the state and federal level. My prior experience as a public defender taught me how to effectively and zealously represent clients from start to finish in the legal system.

One of my proudest moments as an attorney was getting a not guilty verdict on my first jury trial. This was the moment I knew I had chosen the right career path.

I am dedicated to achieving the best result possible for each of my clients, whether that means negotiating a favorable plea agreement or proceeding to trial.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, especially my nephews and nieces.

Why I Practice Law
I’ve always enjoyed helping people, and practicing criminal defense allows me to help others on a daily basis.
Fun Fact
I am teaching myself to play the ukulele!
Professional background
Education

Drake University Law School

J.D. in Law, 2014

North Dakota State University

B.S. in Political Science, 2011

Experience

Ohnstad Twichell, P.C.

Associate Attorney

2019 - Present

Fargo Public Defender Office

Attorney

2019

Federal Public Defender District of North Dakota

Assistant Defender

2018 - 2019

Bismarck Mandan Public Defender Office

Attorney

2016 - 2018

Smith Bakke Porsborg Schweigert &

Associate Attorney

2014 - 2016

Associations

North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2020 - Present

Ronald N. Davies Inns of Court

Treasurer/Member

2019 - Present

Cass County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

State Bar Association of North Dakota

Member

2014 - Present

Meet the Attorney

Licensed In
  • North Dakota
Practice Areas
  • Family & Personal
About

Hi, I’m Leah. I guide individuals through what is often the most difficult experience of their lives.

I defend individuals charged with any type of crime at both the state and federal level. My prior experience as a public defender taught me how to effectively and zealously represent clients from start to finish in the legal system.

One of my proudest moments as an attorney was getting a not guilty verdict on my first jury trial. This was the moment I knew I had chosen the right career path.

I am dedicated to achieving the best result possible for each of my clients, whether that means negotiating a favorable plea agreement or proceeding to trial.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, especially my nephews and nieces.

Why I Practice Law
I’ve always enjoyed helping people, and practicing criminal defense allows me to help others on a daily basis.
Fun Fact
I am teaching myself to play the ukulele!

Professional background

Education
- Drake University Law School - J.D. in Law, 2014
- North Dakota State University - B.S. in Political Science, 2011
Experience
- Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. - Associate Attorney - 2019 - Present
- Fargo Public Defender Office - Attorney - 2019
- Federal Public Defender District of North Dakota - Assistant Defender - 2018 - 2019
- Bismarck Mandan Public Defender Office - Attorney - 2016 - 2018
- Smith Bakke Porsborg Schweigert & - Associate Attorney - 2014 - 2016
Associations
- North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - President - 2020 - Present
- Ronald N. Davies Inns of Court - Treasurer/Member - 2019 - Present
- Cass County Bar Association - Member - 2019 - Present
- State Bar Association of North Dakota - Member - 2014 - Present
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