Daniel Gast
Fargo
Summary
Accomplished Judicial Referee with extensive experience presiding over juvenile cases in North Dakota. Proven expertise in impartial decision-making and effective communication, overseeing 40% of the state's juvenile cases. Previously managed a high-volume caseload as a Managing Partner, demonstrating strong legal research skills and a commitment to justice.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Referee
State of North Dakota
11.2021 - Current
- Acts as the Juvenile Court Judge for the largest jurisdiction in North Dakota
- Presides over Juvenile Delinquency, Child in Need of Protection, and Termination of Parental Rights cases
- Oversees approximately 40% of all juvenile cases in North Dakota
- Presides over Small Claims Court, Traffic Court, and other proceedings
- Oversees Juvenile Drug Court as needed
Sole Practitioner
The Law Office of Daniel Gast
07.2017 - 10.2021
- Served as court-appointed counsel in juvenile delinquency, child protection, termination of parental rights, and guardianship cases
- Represented indigent clients in juvenile cases, with 99% of work focused on defending children or parents at risk of losing custody
- Provided pro bono representation and ran daily law office operations
Managing Partner
Brandborg & Gast
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Handled criminal defense cases in District, Federal, and Municipal Courts
- Maintained a caseload of nearly 350 cases per year
- Managed firm finances, staff, and daily operations
Staff Attorney
Bismarck Title Company
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Reviewed and prepared title opinions, title insurance documents, and real estate closing paperwork
Linguist
United States Army
08.1995 - 08.1999
- Served as an Arabic translator for U.S
- Army Intelligence Operations with Top Secret security clearance
Education
Juris Doctorate - Law
University of North Dakota
01.2005
Skills
- Judicial Process Knowledge
- Effective communication
- Courtroom procedures
- Legal research
- Impartial Decision-Making
Contact Information
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Additional Skills Interests
- Musician & Performer – Plays in ‘The Meat Rabbits,’ a band performing polka, rock, and funk-folk music.
- Beekeeper & Small Business Owner – Co-owner of Trulse Lake Honey Co. and Bee-Ligerent Honey Company.
- Fitness Enthusiast – Passionate about weightlifting and personal health improvement.
- Writer & Aspiring Author – Working on multiple fiction projects, including a horror mystery novel and a thriller.
Community Leadership Involvement
- Indian Child Welfare Advocate – Runner-up for the ICWA Champion Award.
- Law School Instructor – Developing a juvenile law curriculum covering child welfare, delinquency, parental rights, and ICWA.
- Military & Veterans Advocacy – Committed to bringing a Veterans Treatment Court to the district.
- Public Engagement – Frequent speaker on child welfare and juvenile law issues.
Timeline
Judicial Referee
State of North Dakota
11.2021 - Current
Sole Practitioner
The Law Office of Daniel Gast
07.2017 - 10.2021
Managing Partner
Brandborg & Gast
01.2007 - 12.2011
Staff Attorney
Bismarck Title Company
10.2005 - 09.2006
Linguist
United States Army
08.1995 - 08.1999
Juris Doctorate - Law
University of North Dakota
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