team-member

Michael Gjesdahl

Fargo, ND

Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

English

About

A native of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Leah joined the Gjesdahl Law, P.C.  in 2007, as an associate attorney. Leah graduated with a B.S. in Paralegal degree from Moorhead State University in 1998. She received a J.D., with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2007, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Leah was a member of, and served as Student Articles Editor for, the North Dakota Law Review. Her article, The Cost of a Higher Education: Post-Minority Child Support in North Dakota was published by the law review. Leah served as a Burtness Scholar Research Assistant for the head of the legal writing department where she mentored upcoming research assistants. She was also selected as the Student Faculty Committee Member for the Student Bar Association. Leah and her husband, Andre, have two children, Lauren and Luc. In her spare time, Leah enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and outdoor activities. Leah was admitted to the North Dakota Bar in October 2007 and the Minnesota Bar in May 2008. She is a member of the North Dakota State Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Cass County Bar Association and the Ronald N. Davies Inn of Court. 

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Gjesdahl Law PC1375 21st Ave N Ste AFargo, ND, 58102-18421375 21st Ave N Ste AFargo, ND, 58102-1842

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Bradley
October 13, 2018

I work with quite a few attorneys and Leah Stood out as someone who really cared about my case and put the extra time in behind the scenes to make sure that we were prepared when it came to our court dates. Thank You very much Leah!!

Kelly
March 27, 2017

Leah duCharme is an amazing attorney. She really had her work cut out for her with my case but she handled all of it with professionalism and speed. She communicates well and quickly. She explains everything in clear cut terms and keeps you in the loop always. Her team is also fantastic to work with. I would absolutely recommend Leah for anyone looking for a top notch attorney!

Melissa
March 8, 2017

Deciding to divorce isn’t easy and Leah really listened and was very sensitive to the fact that my ex and I wanted to try and do this amicably. Yet she knew that I need to listen to her as well, that was why I hired her. I can’t imagine working with anyone else. She is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Everyone at the office was.

anonymous
March 3, 2017

Leah is a very dependable, honest, and kind attorney. Her knowledge about the law and your individual rights is outstanding. I would recommend her to anybody in need of an attorney regarding divorce proceedings. Leah and her staff at Gjestdahl Law provided exceptional legal services to me in my time of need, it was in no doubt money well spent. She even continues to take the time to talk to me about problems I am facing two years after my divorce. You will not be disappointed with legal services provided by Gjestdahl Law.

Taryn
March 2, 2017

Leah made me feel safe and supported right away. She walked me through all my options and supported my choices. She helped to direct me to the best possible outcome for myself and my children. She kept in touch afterward to make sure the divorce decree was working while in place. She also was available far after the divorce was final for any questions or concerns I had. She is professional but so caring and I could always feel that. She is amazing at what she does and I have recommended her numerous times and always will.

Sheryl
March 2, 2017

I had the pleasure of having Leah duCharme represent me in a divorce case a few years ago. It was a particularly difficult time for me because I lived out of state. So much of our contact was done over the phone and e-mail and yet I felt totally informed and up to date on everything. She went out of her way to limit my trips to ND. I always felt like she was fighting for me and my best interest not only at the present time, but for the future. She wanted to know that I would be okay long after the divorce was over and the ink had dried and lawyers had been paid. She made sure I understood all of my options and how they would play out in the long run. On her advice, I opted for mediation and again, she fought to get me what I needed while we worked on the details and I am very pleased with the outcome.

Eeva
March 2, 2017

My experience with Leah duCharme and Gjesdahl Law, P.C. was positive from the moment I contacted the firm. Leah and her staff were attentive, quick to respond to any question, knowledgeable, professional and highly competent. I was very pleased with the resolution and was grateful to have Leah by my side during a difficult time. Thank you, Leah and Gjesdahl Law, P.C.

Phil
March 2, 2017

She was extremely tuned into what the case was and what it was evolving to. Very intelligent. Very kind.

anonymous
March 2, 2017

During the most stressful time of my life you need someone to respond and help you with the process on giving you the best options that are available that time. Leah is that person as I had never used a lawyer previous to my divorce and she gave me the personal attention I was needing to get thru it with a confidence level that I was hoping for!! Thanks Leah!

Phil
March 2, 2017

My defining words for Leah's support of my divorce case include thorough and professional communication of the overall process, compassionate and realistic explanation of expectations, timeliness, and patience with my questions and requests. Leah appropriately and kindly explained the process to my ex-wife during meetings.

Bradley
October 13, 2018

I work with quite a few attorneys and Leah Stood out as someone who really cared about my case and put the extra time in behind the scenes to make sure that we were prepared when it came to our court dates. Thank You very much Leah!!

Kelly
March 27, 2017

Leah duCharme is an amazing attorney. She really had her work cut out for her with my case but she handled all of it with professionalism and speed. She communicates well and quickly. She explains everything in clear cut terms and keeps you in the loop always. Her team is also fantastic to work with. I would absolutely recommend Leah for anyone looking for a top notch attorney!

Melissa
March 8, 2017

Deciding to divorce isn’t easy and Leah really listened and was very sensitive to the fact that my ex and I wanted to try and do this amicably. Yet she knew that I need to listen to her as well, that was why I hired her. I can’t imagine working with anyone else. She is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Everyone at the office was.

anonymous
March 3, 2017

Leah is a very dependable, honest, and kind attorney. Her knowledge about the law and your individual rights is outstanding. I would recommend her to anybody in need of an attorney regarding divorce proceedings. Leah and her staff at Gjestdahl Law provided exceptional legal services to me in my time of need, it was in no doubt money well spent. She even continues to take the time to talk to me about problems I am facing two years after my divorce. You will not be disappointed with legal services provided by Gjestdahl Law.

Taryn
March 2, 2017

Leah made me feel safe and supported right away. She walked me through all my options and supported my choices. She helped to direct me to the best possible outcome for myself and my children. She kept in touch afterward to make sure the divorce decree was working while in place. She also was available far after the divorce was final for any questions or concerns I had. She is professional but so caring and I could always feel that. She is amazing at what she does and I have recommended her numerous times and always will.

Sheryl
March 2, 2017

I had the pleasure of having Leah duCharme represent me in a divorce case a few years ago. It was a particularly difficult time for me because I lived out of state. So much of our contact was done over the phone and e-mail and yet I felt totally informed and up to date on everything. She went out of her way to limit my trips to ND. I always felt like she was fighting for me and my best interest not only at the present time, but for the future. She wanted to know that I would be okay long after the divorce was over and the ink had dried and lawyers had been paid. She made sure I understood all of my options and how they would play out in the long run. On her advice, I opted for mediation and again, she fought to get me what I needed while we worked on the details and I am very pleased with the outcome.

Eeva
March 2, 2017

My experience with Leah duCharme and Gjesdahl Law, P.C. was positive from the moment I contacted the firm. Leah and her staff were attentive, quick to respond to any question, knowledgeable, professional and highly competent. I was very pleased with the resolution and was grateful to have Leah by my side during a difficult time. Thank you, Leah and Gjesdahl Law, P.C.

Phil
March 2, 2017

She was extremely tuned into what the case was and what it was evolving to. Very intelligent. Very kind.

anonymous
March 2, 2017

During the most stressful time of my life you need someone to respond and help you with the process on giving you the best options that are available that time. Leah is that person as I had never used a lawyer previous to my divorce and she gave me the personal attention I was needing to get thru it with a confidence level that I was hoping for!! Thanks Leah!

Phil
March 2, 2017

My defining words for Leah's support of my divorce case include thorough and professional communication of the overall process, compassionate and realistic explanation of expectations, timeliness, and patience with my questions and requests. Leah appropriately and kindly explained the process to my ex-wife during meetings.

Bradley
October 13, 2018

I work with quite a few attorneys and Leah Stood out as someone who really cared about my case and put the extra time in behind the scenes to make sure that we were prepared when it came to our court dates. Thank You very much Leah!!

Kelly
March 27, 2017

Leah duCharme is an amazing attorney. She really had her work cut out for her with my case but she handled all of it with professionalism and speed. She communicates well and quickly. She explains everything in clear cut terms and keeps you in the loop always. Her team is also fantastic to work with. I would absolutely recommend Leah for anyone looking for a top notch attorney!

Melissa
March 8, 2017

Deciding to divorce isn’t easy and Leah really listened and was very sensitive to the fact that my ex and I wanted to try and do this amicably. Yet she knew that I need to listen to her as well, that was why I hired her. I can’t imagine working with anyone else. She is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Everyone at the office was.

anonymous
March 3, 2017

Leah is a very dependable, honest, and kind attorney. Her knowledge about the law and your individual rights is outstanding. I would recommend her to anybody in need of an attorney regarding divorce proceedings. Leah and her staff at Gjestdahl Law provided exceptional legal services to me in my time of need, it was in no doubt money well spent. She even continues to take the time to talk to me about problems I am facing two years after my divorce. You will not be disappointed with legal services provided by Gjestdahl Law.

Taryn
March 2, 2017

Leah made me feel safe and supported right away. She walked me through all my options and supported my choices. She helped to direct me to the best possible outcome for myself and my children. She kept in touch afterward to make sure the divorce decree was working while in place. She also was available far after the divorce was final for any questions or concerns I had. She is professional but so caring and I could always feel that. She is amazing at what she does and I have recommended her numerous times and always will.

Sheryl
March 2, 2017

I had the pleasure of having Leah duCharme represent me in a divorce case a few years ago. It was a particularly difficult time for me because I lived out of state. So much of our contact was done over the phone and e-mail and yet I felt totally informed and up to date on everything. She went out of her way to limit my trips to ND. I always felt like she was fighting for me and my best interest not only at the present time, but for the future. She wanted to know that I would be okay long after the divorce was over and the ink had dried and lawyers had been paid. She made sure I understood all of my options and how they would play out in the long run. On her advice, I opted for mediation and again, she fought to get me what I needed while we worked on the details and I am very pleased with the outcome.

Eeva
March 2, 2017

My experience with Leah duCharme and Gjesdahl Law, P.C. was positive from the moment I contacted the firm. Leah and her staff were attentive, quick to respond to any question, knowledgeable, professional and highly competent. I was very pleased with the resolution and was grateful to have Leah by my side during a difficult time. Thank you, Leah and Gjesdahl Law, P.C.

Phil
March 2, 2017

She was extremely tuned into what the case was and what it was evolving to. Very intelligent. Very kind.

anonymous
March 2, 2017

During the most stressful time of my life you need someone to respond and help you with the process on giving you the best options that are available that time. Leah is that person as I had never used a lawyer previous to my divorce and she gave me the personal attention I was needing to get thru it with a confidence level that I was hoping for!! Thanks Leah!

Phil
March 2, 2017

My defining words for Leah's support of my divorce case include thorough and professional communication of the overall process, compassionate and realistic explanation of expectations, timeliness, and patience with my questions and requests. Leah appropriately and kindly explained the process to my ex-wife during meetings.