Atty. Kent Rockstad

Atty. Kent Rockstad

Kent Rockstad is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, commercial law, criminal law. Kent received a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Fargo Fargo 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Kent Rockstad at a glance

Kent Rockstad is an Office of U.S. Atty. based in Fargo, North Dakota. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1997) and Minnesota (1997). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1997) and North Dakota State University (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Fargo, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kent Rockstad is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, commercial law, criminal law
  • Kent received a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Kent practices in Fargo, ND

Practice Areas Explained

Kent Rockstad's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Kent Rockstad is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in North Dakota →

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 Fargo 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 Kent Rockstad

Where is Kent Rockstad's law office located?
Kent Rockstad's law practice is located in Fargo, North Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kent Rockstad handle?
Kent Rockstad focuses on criminal defense, business, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Kent Rockstad practiced law?
Kent Rockstad has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Kent Rockstad go to law school?
Kent Rockstad earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Kent Rockstad for a consultation?
You can contact Kent Rockstad directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of North Dakota
- 1997
B.S.
North Dakota State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1997
Minnesota
Admitted: 1997

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