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What kind of attorney do I need?

The type of attorney you need depends on the specific legal issue you're facing. For example, if you need assistance with family law matters such as divorce, child custody, adoption, or child support, you'll want a family law attorney. If you're dealing with criminal charges, a criminal defense attorney would be the right choice. Visit our Practice Areas page to explore the services we offer and find an attorney who specializes in the area that fits your needs.

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How does a lawyer charge for services?

A lawyer typically charges for services in one of several ways: (1) Flat Fee – A fixed amount charged for specific services, such as drafting a will or handling a simple divorce. (2) Contingency Fee – In some cases, especially personal injury or certain civil cases, the lawyer may take a percentage of the settlement or award if the case is successful. (3) Retainer Fee – A client may pay an upfront fee that acts as a deposit to cover future legal work. During your initial consultation, we'll discuss the fee structure that best fits your case and provide a clear breakdown of costs.

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Do SW&L Attorneys accept payment plans?

SW&L Attorneys may consider payment plans in certain circumstances. We understand that legal services can be a significant financial commitment and we're open to discussing payment options based on your specific situation. Please reach out to us so we can evaluate your case and explore potential solutions.

Who will work on my case?

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Family Law

At our firm, we’re committed to helping families navigate life’s most personal legal challenges with skill, care, and compassion. Serving clients throughout North Dakota and Western Minnesota, our experienced family law attorneys are here to guide you through every step of the process. We offer comprehensive legal support in a wide range of family law matters, including: prenuptial & postnuptial agreements, divorce (property division & spousal support), adoption, termination of parental rights, custody, visitation & parenting plans (including non-parent rights for step-parents, grandparents, and more), child support, contempt proceedings, mediation & conflict resolution, name changes, domestic violence protection orders, disorderly conduct restraining orders, and more! Whatever your family needs, we’re here to help. Family matters are often emotionally charged and can have a lasting impact on everyone involved. That’s why having an experienced family lawyer by your side is essential to finding the right solution. Our attorneys are dedicated to advocating for your family’s best interests, offering support that extends beyond the case itself. We prioritize finding mutual agreements that minimize conflict and produce lasting solutions, but when necessary, we’re also fully prepared to advocate for you in court.

Our Family Law Attorneys

Family Law & Immigration Law

Sapir Sela was extremely helpful with my case. She understood my situation right away, worked quickly, and achieved a great result. I was very happy with her work and highly recommend her.

Priscila made a difficult life change less complicated and easy to navigate. Very professional, excellent communication throughout the entire process. She explained everything clearly, quickly yet thoroughly answered all of my questions and was flexible to fit the needs of my case. Thankfully things went smoothly but I was confident that Priscila would advocate strongly for me if needed. From start to finish my case only took 3 months thanks to Priscilla’s quick responses and attention to detail.

I had the joy to have Priscilla as my divorce lawyer, and she was amazing. The communication and dedication that she provided for my case was efficient. She always had my best interest at heart, and had the best advice. I would recommend her over and over again. Thank you so much, Priscilla. You are amazing 🙂

I had the pleasure of working with attorney Greg Liebl and his associates. All have been fantastic super responsive and got the job done without complications. Will definitely use them again for any legal needs in the future!

Ben Freedman helped with my divorce and was very honest, helpful in answering my questions and guiding me through a tough situation. It’s a difficult situation to navigate and he was there to help through the process. There were a few times where it took him awhile to respond but, he’s a busy guy and I understood. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a down to earth, easy to talk to attorney. Thanks to Sierra as well for making sure everything was covered. I really appreciate you both so much.

I wanted a custody modification because of a change of circumstances and wanted myself and my son safe. I initially talked to Andrew Younker, but hearing dates clashed, so he referred me to Benjamin Freedman. Both lawyers are great to talk to and very personable and are amazing at explaining many options to help your case. It was a very rushed process since I had already submitted the paperwork and exhibits before finally deciding on hiring an attorney. Benjamin and Sierra helped me with getting the modification and responding back to me in an appropriate timeframe. Thank you again for helping me protect my son!