Cash H. Aaland

Cash H. Aaland is an attorney at Aaland Law Firm in Fargo, North Dakota, who represents clients in criminal defense and juvenile litigation. His practice includes homicide, aggravated assault, drug distribution and possession, conspiracy, child abuse, sexual misconduct, burglary, property crimes, DUI, domestic assault, and traffic offenses. He assists clients from the early stages of an investigation through negotiations, evidentiary proceedings, jury trials, and appeals in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Aaland earned his Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law after completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of North Dakota. He was admitted to practice in North Dakota in 1989 and Minnesota in 1990. His legal education and decades of courtroom work provide a strong foundation for evaluating evidence, identifying procedural and constitutional issues, and developing practical defense strategies in serious criminal and juvenile cases.

Aaland has represented thousands of clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges. His experience includes proactive pre-charge negotiations, discovery disputes, evidentiary motions, jury trials, and appellate matters. In homicide and other high-stakes cases, he works to examine the prosecution’s evidence, challenge unsupported allegations, and preserve important legal issues. His broad trial background helps clients understand their options and prepare for each stage of the criminal process.

In addition to criminal defense, Cash H. Aaland handles civil rights litigation, personal injury and wrongful death claims, eminent domain and property condemnation matters, insurance claims, and general civil litigation. He is known for direct communication, integrity, and a practical approach focused on creating options and finding workable solutions. By combining extensive courtroom experience with careful preparation, Aaland provides steady representation to clients confronting serious legal problems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Aaland Law Firm
• 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)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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