Licensed Attorneys & Advocates
Each person practicing law in the courts of the Fort Berthold District Court shall be required to be licensed as provided in the Tribal Code.
Upon payment of the license fee and approval of the Petition for admission by the Chief Judge, a license to practice law in the Fort Berthold District Court will be issued and is valid for one calendar year, January 1 to December 31.
License fees shall not be prorated.
Tribal Attorney Licensing
The annual attorney licensing fee is one hundred fifty dollars ($150), which is non-refundable.
An attorney is eligible for licensing in the Fort Berthold District Court if:
- Has a JD degree.
- Licensed in any state or federal jurisdiction.
- Has never been disbarred from any Tribal, State or Federal Court or Bar Association.
- Is a person of good moral character and integrity.
Tribal Advocate Licensing
A Tribal Advocate is a person who functions as a law attorney and may serve as a public defender, prosecutor or legal representative in private cases.
The fee is fifty dollars ($50) which is non-refundable. The Three Affiliated Tribes Chief Judge may issue a conditional license to an applicant who meets the following standards.
- Has college course in a law related field, paralegal experience, or an associate degree in criminal justice or similar field;
- A person with a felony is not eligible unless pardoned or rehabilitated; and
- An applicant must demonstrate fitness to practice law.
Fort Berthold District Court- Attorney List
Note: This listing is posted quarterly. For the most updated list, please contact the Court 701-627-4803
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