Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Being charged with a crime can be one of the most terrifying things a person can ever experience. The potential loss of your freedom and lifelong consequences demand that the right lawyer is by your side to fight for you from the very beginning.

Our firm focuses heavily on criminal defense and DUI defense throughout the State of North Dakota. With nearly 30 years of combined experience handling criminal cases--on both the prosecution and criminal defense sides of the courtroom--we provide aggressive, compassionate, and committed representation in criminal matters in both state and federal court, including but not limited to:


  • Appeals
  • Assault cases
  • Assistance during pending investigations
  • Drug offenses
  • Homicides
  • Juvenile
  • Petitions to seal criminal records
  • Post-conviction relief
  • Probation revocations
  • Property offenses
  • Sex offenses
  • DUI
  • Probation violation
  • Alcohol violations
  • White collar crimes
  • Disorderly conduct


Criminal Defense Law Attorney— Bismarck, ND — Suhr/ Merkens Law P.L.L.C

To learn more about how we can put our extensive experience to work for you, contact us today at (701) 223-3874 or lawfirm@smlawnd.com.

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