HERBAL LAW FIRM

Law Firm & Attorney

Legal solutions for business and individual needs.

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Personal Law

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Family Law

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Business Law

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Intellectual Property

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Overwhelmed? We can help

When you face criminal charges, your world may turn upside down. Your freedom and your future are at stake. You need a lawyer who will fight for your rights, help you navigate the legal system, and safeguard your liberty. 

The legal system can intimidate and overwhelm anyone. We are here to help you with answers and solutions you need. At Herbel Law Firm, we have a reputation for success, we have experience at every level in the criminal justice system, and we have a history of protecting freedom for our clients. You can depend on us to be there from day one until your case is finished.  For the best criminal defense attorney near you, call Herbel Law Firm.

Learn More About Our Services

Day in and day out, we defend people charged with crimes and help navigate a way through stressful circumstances. From DUI cases to drug cases to assaults, and much more; we represent and vigorously defend the rights of our clients in Bismarck, Mandan, Dickinson, Minot, Jamestown, and throughout the State of North Dakota.

We value our clients and we fight for their freedom. We are known for winning cases – because we win cases. We can help you.  To speak with the best criminal defense lawyer near you, call us.

ABOUT US

HERBEL LAW FIRM

When you face criminal charges, your world may turn upside down.  Your freedom and your future are at stake.  You need a lawyer who will fight for your rights, help you navigate the legal system, and safeguard your liberty.  The legal system can intimidate and overwhelm anyone.  We are here to help you with the answers and solutions you need.

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SERVICES

WHAT WE DO

HARBEL LAW FIRM

The only firm in North Dakota to win criminal cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, the ND Supreme Court, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Getting cases dismissed and charges reduced is what we do well. We have won cases at ALL of the highest courts in this country. We can help you.

Getting cases dismissed and charges reduced

Providing criminal defense in DUI cases, drug cases, assaults, and all crimes
Benefit

We’re not just lawyers, we’re advocates for justice.

Committed to excellence

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Dedicated to the pursuit of justice

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Attorney for the people

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We have years of experience

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Need more help?

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are the only law firm in the State of North Dakota to win DUI cases at both the United States Supreme Court and the North Dakota Supreme Court. 

There is a very strong chance we can get that charge dismissed.

If you have a conviction for refusing a blood test or a urine test, there is a very good chance we can get that conviction removed from your record. 

If you have a conviction for refusing a blood test or a urine test, there is a very good chance we can get that conviction removed from your record. 

1st offense within the last 7 years - no minimum mandatory jail time; range: 0-30 days in jail. 1st offense within the last 7 years, with BAC > 0.16 - minimum mandatory 2 days in jail; range: 2-30 days in jail. 2nd offense within the last 7 years - minimum mandatory 10 days in jail; range: 10-30 days in jail. 3rd offense within the last 7 years - minimum mandatory 120 days in jail; range: 120-365 days in jail.

4th offense (or greater); a felony - minimum mandatory 1 year and 1 day in jail; range: up to 5 years in jail.  (a prior offense includes only instances where you pled guilty or where you were found guilty by a jury)

When a driver is arrested on suspicion of DUI (or actual physical control), there can be immediate consequences to that driver's operating privileges.  The following is a list of possible suspensions/revocations: Suspension (when driver does not refuse the chemical test)    Revocation (when the driver refuses the chemical test) 1st violation within 7 years - suspend for 91 days  1st violation within 7 years - revoked for 180 days 1st violation (w/i 7) with BAC > 0.18 - suspend for 180 days  2nd violation within 7 years - revoked for 2 years 2nd violation within 7 years - suspend for 365 days  3rd violation within 7 years - revoked for 3 years 2nd violation (w/i 7) with BAC > 0.18 - suspend for 2 years        3rd violation within 7 years - suspend for 3 years  Always, always, always, request a hearing at the Department of Transportation.  If you hire an attorney, your attorney will request the hearing for you. In the case of Birchfield v. North Dakota, where the DUI defendant was represented by  Herbel Law Firm, the United States Supreme Court threw out Mr. Birchfield's refusal conviction and ruled that it is unconstitutional for the State of North Dakota to make it a crime to refuse a blood test, during a DUI investigation, when the law enforcement officer does not have a search warrant

No.  You have no obligation under North Dakota law to perform field sobriety tests.  You may politely refuse those tests. 

You can request a work permit by clicking the following link (NDDOT website):

http://www.dot.nd.gov/forms/sfn02254.pdf

You can check the status of your driver's license by clicking the following link (NDDOT website):

https://apps.nd.gov/dot/dlts/dlos/requeststatus.htm