Erica Leigh Chisholm

Erica Leigh Chisholm is an attorney who serves clients in the greater Wahpeton, North Dakota area through Chisholm Law Firm. She focuses on providing clear guidance and practical solutions to legal problems affecting individuals and businesses. Her work covers family law, criminal defense law, DWI, mediation, custody evaluation, real estate, business law, wills, trusts, and personal injury matters. Since beginning her legal career in 2007, she has built a reputation for steady counsel, careful preparation, and strong professional service for clients.

Erica earned her J.D. from Cooley Law School after completing her legal studies from 2003 to 2006. Before law school, she received a B.S. in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Minnesota State Moorhead from 2001 to 2002. She also earned a B.A. in Psychology from Concordia College from 1997 to 2001. This mix of education supports her thoughtful, informed, and practical approach to legal representation.

Erica has worked to provide sound legal solutions across a wide range of matters since entering the profession. Her legal career reflects a commitment to careful analysis, direct communication, and strong client advocacy. She understands that legal issues can be stressful, costly, and time sensitive, so she works to explain options in a way clients can understand. By combining legal knowledge with practical judgment, she helps clients make informed decisions and move forward with confidence during difficult or uncertain legal situations.

Erica Leigh Chisholm has numerous clients who benefit from her focus on doing what is best for their interests. She helps people face serious legal challenges by offering professional guidance tailored to the facts of each case. Whether someone needs help with a family dispute, a criminal charge, a real estate issue, business concerns, estate planning, or an injury claim, she works to protect their rights and goals. Her approach is centered on dependable service, clear advice, and legal representation designed to achieve meaningful results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Chisholm Law Firm
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

• Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Minnesota State Moorhead
  BS in Criminal Justice & Corrections
• Concordia College
  BA in Psychology

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