About
Ashleigh Ensrud is an attorney at Pringle & Herigstad, P.C. in Minot whose practice includes family law, civil litigation, and personal injury matters. She represents clients in disputes that can involve family relationships, financial issues, injuries, and other contested civil claims. Her work combines client counseling with litigation preparation and courtroom advocacy, helping people understand the legal process and the practical decisions required as a case develops.
Ashleigh graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2011 and earned a B.A. magna cum laude in music and political science from Concordia College in 2008. In law school, she served as an associate editor of the North Dakota Law Review, worked as a Burtness Research Scholar, externed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and served as student director of the UND Law Clinic.
After law school, Ashleigh clerked for the East Central Judicial District for two years before joining Pringle & Herigstad in 2013. Her practice has included family-law cases, personal injury litigation, and general civil disputes. Her judicial-clerkship and clinical background give her experience with court procedure, legal research, written advocacy, and the development of factual records, all of which support effective preparation for negotiated resolution or trial.
Ashleigh Ensrud has also served in local bar leadership, including as president of the Ward County Bar Association. Her professional background reflects a combination of strong academic preparation, judicial experience, and hands-on litigation work. She helps clients approach family and civil disputes with a clear understanding of procedure, evidence, and available options while working toward outcomes that address both legal rights and practical concerns.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Pringle & Herigstad, P.C.
- Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
- President, Ward County Bar Association
Licensed State
- North Dakota
Education
- University of North Dakota School of Law
Graduated - Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music and Political Science (Magna Cum Laude)
Awards & Badges

- Adoption
- Alimony
- Annulment
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Guardianship
- Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
- Mediation & Collaborative Law
- Paternity
- Uncontested Divorce
- Litigation





