Kari L. Jensen

Kari L. Jensen is an associate attorney with Chapman Law Firm, P.C. whose practice primarily involves criminal defense and civil litigation. She is licensed in North Dakota and Montana and practices in state and federal courts. Her criminal work includes DUI, assault, domestic violence, and drug cases, while her civil work includes contract disputes, evictions, and real estate matters requiring research, written advocacy, negotiation, and courtroom preparation.

Kari earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Education from North Dakota State University. Her academic background in law, writing, and education supports a practice that depends on close reading, clear communication, and persuasive analysis. Those skills are especially useful when explaining legal options, preparing motions and briefs, and presenting disputed facts to courts.

Kari has handled criminal and civil matters through multiple stages of litigation, including contested hearings and trials. Her work encompasses defending individuals accused of offenses, evaluating evidence, preparing legal arguments, and addressing civil disputes over contracts, property, and possession. She has developed a record of courtroom experience that allows her to approach both criminal defense and civil claims with attention to procedure, strategy, and the factual record.

Kari L. Jensen is affiliated with the North Dakota Association for Justice and the American Inns of Court. Her practice combines courtroom advocacy with research and writing across criminal and civil cases in North Dakota and Montana. She works with clients facing immediate legal disputes and helps them understand the issues, available options, and procedural steps that can affect the direction and resolution of their matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Chapman Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, North Dakota Association for Justice
• Member, American Inns of Court

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Montana

Education

• University of Montana School of Law, Missoula
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Dakota State University
  Bachelor of Arts: English and Education

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