Patrick Waters

Welcome to the official website of Attorney Patrick Waters, a trusted legal advocate with over 17 years of experience practicing law. Based in Bismarck, North Dakota, Attorney Waters specializes in criminal defense and family law, offering comprehensive legal services as a general practice attorney.

Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Attorney Waters pursued his legal education in Chicago before beginning his career in Wisconsin. His journey led him to North Dakota, where he served as a dedicated public defender for several years, honing his skills in trial advocacy and litigation.

In 2019, Attorney Waters founded Heartland Law Office alongside his wife, establishing a respected presence in the community. Committed to upholding justice, he currently serves as a part-time State’s Attorney for Oliver County, while handling cases across the entire state with professionalism and dedication.

Attorney Waters is known for his expertise as a trial attorney, navigating complex legal matters with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. With a deep-rooted commitment to his clients’ needs and rights, he provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each case.

In addition to his thriving legal practice, Attorney Waters actively contributes to his community and maintains good standing with the State Bar of North Dakota, ensuring the highest standards of legal representation.

Explore how Attorney Waters can assist you with your legal needs by contacting the firm today. Call (701) JUSTICE to schedule your case evaluation.

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Practice Areas

Education

DePaul University, College of Law, Chicago, IL – Dean’s List

Associated with the following professional organizations:

National Trial Lawyers
Lawyers of Distiction
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
State Bar Association of North Dakota
North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

Burleigh County State’s Attorney Office, Assistant State’s Attorney – Victim Unit
City of Burlington, City Attorney
North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, Lead Attorney
State of Wisconsin, Assistant State Public Defender

Affiliates

Member, American Bar Association (2008–Present)
Member, State Bar of North Dakota (2016–Present)
Member, National State’s Attorney’s Association (2018–2019)
Member, North Dakota State’s Attorney’s Association (2018– 2019)
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (2012–Present)
Board Member, Salvation Army (2017–2018)
Treasurer, Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals (2015–2016)
Board Member, Eau Claire County Alliance Against Substance Abuse (2015–2016)
Member, State Bar of Wisconsin (2008–2016)
Board Member, Mental Health Court Treatment
Team Member (2013–2016)
Board Member, Criminal Justice Coordinating
Committees of Buffalo and Pepin (2013–2016) • Volunteer, Eau Claire County Legal Clinic (2013– 2016)
Volunteer, Dane County Legal Clinic (2008–2013) • Director, Dane County (WI) Bar Association Board (2009–2012)
Board Member, Wisconsin State Public Defender Affirmative Action Advisory Committee

The National Trial Lawyers Announces Patrick Waters as One of Its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in North Dakota

For Immediate Release

The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Patrick Waters of Heartland Law Office in Bismarck has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in North Dakota, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only and is limited to the top 100 attorneys in each state or region who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved outstanding results in their careers in either civil plaintiff or criminal defense law.

The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization comprised of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional qualifications in criminal defense or civil plaintiff law. The National Trial Lawyers provides accreditation to these distinguished attorneys, and provides essential legal news, information, and continuing education to trial lawyers across the United States.

With the selection of Patrick Waters by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, he has shown that he exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a trial lawyer. The selection process for this elite honor is based on a multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research. As The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an essential source of networking and information for trial attorneys throughout the nation, the final result of the selection process is a credible and comprehensive list of the most outstanding trial lawyers chosen to represent their state or region.

To learn more about The National Trial Lawyers, please visit:http://thenationaltriallawyers.org/.

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