Andrea Samuelson

Andrea Samuelson is an attorney at Gjesdahl Law, P.C. in Fargo, North Dakota, where she practices family law. She joined the firm in 2025 and represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, spousal support, adoption, cohabitation agreements, and other family matters. Her work also includes mediation and collaborative negotiation, giving clients options for addressing disputes both inside and outside traditional contested court proceedings.

Samuelson earned a J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She previously completed dual bachelor’s degrees in French and Business at Concordia College – Moorhead in 2021. During law school, she worked through the University of North Dakota Family Law Clinic, where she handled real client matters under supervision. That experience provided practical exposure to family law procedure, client counseling, written advocacy, and the day-to-day responsibilities of representing people in personal disputes.

Samuelson covers the major legal issues that arise when family relationships change, including parenting arrangements, financial support, property and divorce questions, and establishing parental rights in her current practice. She also assists with adoption and agreements between unmarried partners. By working across litigation, mediation, and collaborative negotiation settings, she can help clients understand different processes and prepare for the factual, financial, and legal questions that may affect a family-law matter.

Andrea Samuelson is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota and brings recent family-law training and clinic experience to clients in the Fargo area. She focuses on clear communication, organized preparation, and practical guidance through legal processes that can have lasting effects on children, finances, and family relationships. Her work helps clients identify priorities, understand procedural steps, and pursue resolutions that reflect the applicable law and the circumstances of each family.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gjesdahl Law, P.C.
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Concordia College – Moorhead
  French and Business

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