Atty. Jesse Walstad

Atty. Jesse Walstad

Jesse is an attorney in our Bismarck office currently practicing general civil and criminal litigation. He has successfully obtained favorable jury verdicts and appeals in State and Federal Courts.

Bismarck Bismarck 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Jesse Walstad at a glance

Jesse Walstad is a Managing Partner based in Bismarck, North Dakota, practicing at Vogel Law Firm. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (2012). Educated at University of North Dakota J.D. (—). Serands clients in Bismarck, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jesse is an attorney in our Bismarck office currently practicing general civil and criminal litigation
  • He has successfully obtained favorable jury verdicts and appeals in State and Federal Courts
  • Prior to joining Vogel, Jesse served as a full time Judge Advocate to the Colorado Army National Guard, where he gained substantial experience in administrative law, criminal law, contract and fiscal law, employment and military personnel law, international and operational law
  • Jesse also served on the board of directors for the Education Foundation
  • Jesse graduated cum laude from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he received the Lillian Elsinga Outstanding Student Leader Award
  • While in law school, Jesse served as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Following law school, Jesse was awarded a two-year Presidential Management Fellowship, with a concentration on labor and employment law
  • Jesse completed his fellowship working for the Department of the Interior in Denver, Colorado, where he represented and advised management in labor and employment disputes
  • Jesse retired from the North Dakota Army National Guard after 21 years of service as a Judge Advocate
  • During his military career, Jesse had the great privilege of serving his country in Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo, Germany, Jordan, and Guantanamo Bay
  • Jesse and his wife Mika enjoy spending their time doting over their children
  • In his spare time, Jesse can be found camping, cooking, or playing the guitar

Practice Areas Explained

Jesse Walstad's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jesse Walstad handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

Practicing law in North Dakota. Legal matters in North Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bismarck are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jesse Walstad

Where is Jesse Walstad's law office located?
Jesse Walstad's law practice is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The firm is Vogel Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jesse Walstad handle?
Jesse Walstad focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Jesse Walstad practiced law?
Jesse Walstad has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Jesse Walstad go to law school?
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How can I contact Jesse Walstad for a consultation?
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Education

University of North Dakota J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 2012

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