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Criminal Defense

The Leading Criminal Attorney in Fargo, ND and Surrounding Areas

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The Leading Criminal Attorney in Fargo, ND and Surrounding Areas

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"Protecting Your Rights, Your Freedom, Your Future"

When you are, or are about to be, charged with a crime, you have rights and you have options. Immediately you are called on to assert or to waive your rights. Without knowledge of your rights under the law and the state and federal constitutions, you may be deprived of your rights and you may lose your options. Our criminal lawyer in Fargo, ND is here to answer any questions you may have.

Speak to the police or assert your right to remain silent?

Consent to a search of your car, your home, or your person, or decline?

Engage a lawyer to proactively protect your interests or wait to see what happens?

Plead guilty or not guilty?

Is it best to plead guilty and take the sentence you get?

Will jail or prison be required?

Will there be a fine or property forfeiture? 


Will you be required to register as a predatory or sexual offender?

What rights will be lost by the conviction?

Will you lose your right to possess a gun, to vote, or to leave the country?

Will there be probation and what restrictions on your freedom will be imposed?

What if you cannot comply with the terms of probation?

How will the conviction affect your education, your career, and your employment?


What does proof beyond a reasonable doubt really mean?

Are you really presumed innocent?

Should the case be tried to a jury and if so what are the odds of a not guilty verdict?

How do you select a jury?

What are the alternatives?

What will it cost?

Does your lawyer have the experience necessary to do the job?


As the criminal lawyer Fargo, ND depends on, the attorneys at Aaland Law Firm have been answering these questions and litigating criminal cases for more than 30 years. You have rights, you have options. In most cases, your rights are unknowingly waived and your options are limited if you do not act promptly to protect your interests.


Call us before you talk to the police, consent to a search, enter a plea, waive your right to a jury, waive your right to a court of record, contest the lawfulness of the police conduct, or get stuck in the wrong court. 

The Experienced Criminal Attorney in Fargo, ND and Nearby Areas

Aaland Law Firm is the criminal law firm you can turn to when you are being charged with a crime. We want you to be aware that you have rights and that there are options available to help you. As your criminal attorney in Fargo, ND, we will do everything possible to get your charges dropped or decreased.

Expert Legal Guidance

When you are unaware of your rights, you might end up being deprived of them which could cause you to face an unappealing situation. When you are called on to either assert or waive your rights after an arrest, it is essential to seek out the services of a dependable criminal lawyer in Fargo, ND. The attorneys of Aaland Law Firm are fully knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal law and can provide you with the guidance and assistance you need during this challenging time.

A criminal defense attorney is the advocate you can rely on to be by your side every step of the way. Your criminal defense lawyer will help you to become aware of your rights and options so you have the best chance of a successful outcome. The attorneys of Aaland Law Firm can answer any questions you might have about the criminal law process. They have been litigating criminal cases for over 35 years and offer prompt and responsive legal services you can rely on when you need 24/7 criminal defense.

Schedule a Consultation

Aaland Law Firm can provide a criminal attorney in Fargo, ND to consult with you and discuss the details of your criminal case. We are here when you need a criminal defense lawyer who can guide you through the process while protecting your interests. Call us at (701) 232-7944 today.

One-on-One Criminal Defense Consultations

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(701) 232-7944

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Related Practice Areas:

Juvenile Defense

DUI Representation

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