Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Affiliations
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Amanda R. Engelstad

Dickinson

Summary

Seasoned legal professional with a robust background in legal research, trial experience, and a proven track record of success in courtrooms. At Stark County, led a team to enhance legal strategies, significantly improving case outcomes. Skilled in evidence analysis and adept at navigating complex legal frameworks, demonstrating exceptional legal advisory capabilities and teamwork.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Stark County State Attorney

Stark County
01.2021 - Current

Manage and oversee an office consisting of assistant state attorneys, legal staff, victim witness advocate, and interns.

Provide legal guidance to the Stark County Commission in all legal matters involving Stark County.

Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal rights and also represent these respective agencies in court.

Gather evidence, conduct civil and criminal lawsuits
and present information in court to prosecute and
defend actions.
Advise law enforcement officers in multiple agencies.
Prepare and present search warrants and other
probable cause hearings.
Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents
and opinions pertaining to multiple agencies.
Prepare cases for trial.
Present cases to a jury.
Question and cross-examine witnesses throughout
course of trials.
Assess cases for probable outcomes by researching
current case law and other legal authority.
Conduct legal research and confer with colleagues
to develop strategies and arguments in preparation
for presentation of cases.
Formulate trial techniques specifically pertaining to
each case.
Assist victims though the criminal justice system and
present their wishes to the court.

Stark County Assistant State Attorney

Stark County
09.2015 - 01.2021

Gather evidence, conduct civil and criminal lawsuits
and present information in court to prosecute and
defend actions.
Advise law enforcement officers in multiple agencies
Prepare and present search warrants and other
probable cause hearings.
Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents
and opinions pertaining to multiple agencies.
Prepare cases for trial.
Present cases to a jury.
Advise elected and appointed officials and county
employees as to their legal rights and also represent
these respective agencies in court.
Question and cross-examine witnesses throughout
course of trials.
Assess cases for probable outcomes by researching
case law and other legal authority.
Conduct legal research and confer with colleagues
to develop strategies and arguments in preparation
for presentation of cases.
Formulate trial techniques specifically pertaining to
each case.
Assist victims though the criminal justice system and
present their wishes to the court.

Law Clerk

Dickinson Public Defender's Office
05.2013 - 08.2015

Assisted attorneys with case organization and
administrative tasks.
Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather
case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
Supported legal team by conducting research,
drafting briefs, gathering information and
interpreting legal documents.
Researched legal authority using to identify tenable
solutions to Criminal and Juvenile law problems.
Conducted research for upcoming cases.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

North Dakota State University
05-2012

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Constitutional law
  • Document review
  • Evidence analysis
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Witness examination
  • Criminal procedure
  • Jury selection
  • Trial experience
  • Legal analysis
  • Case analysis
  • Legal advisory
  • Court preparation
  • Efficient researcher

Awards

2024 recipient of the State Board Association of North Dakota Community Service Award

Affiliations

  • Current member of the State Bar Association of North Dakota, Board of Governors.
  • Current Past President of the State Attorney's Association.
  • Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
  • Member of the Human Trafficking Task Force.
  • Member of the F5 Advisory Counsel.
  • Member of the Sexual Assault Response Team.
  • Member of Bakken Human Trafficking Summit Planning Team.

Timeline

Stark County State Attorney

Stark County
01.2021 - Current

Stark County Assistant State Attorney

Stark County
09.2015 - 01.2021

Law Clerk

Dickinson Public Defender's Office
05.2013 - 08.2015

J.D. - Law

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

North Dakota State University
Amanda R. Engelstad