L. Patrick O’Day

L. Patrick O’Day is a Fargo attorney with O’Day Law Office, PC, representing clients across North Dakota and Minnesota since 1992. His practice covers criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. Patrick handles charges involving DUI, drugs, theft, assault, domestic violence, and other offenses. He also advises clients on divorce, child custody, child support, and bankruptcy options. His practice serves people whose legal concerns involve criminal proceedings or significant family and financial decisions.

Patrick earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of North Dakota and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law. He has also been a certified public accountant since 1989. His background in accounting complements his legal education when working through financial records and obligations. This training is relevant to bankruptcy cases, family property disputes, and other matters requiring a close understanding of a client’s financial position.

Patrick has represented clients at hundreds of hearings, including dozens of jury trials in criminal and civil cases and hundreds of bench trials. He handles criminal cases as well as divorce and custody proceedings, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, probate, and civil disputes. His courtroom experience extends to district and bankruptcy courts in North Dakota and Minnesota. These matters call for evaluating evidence, preparing arguments, and explaining the steps that clients face throughout litigation.

L. Patrick O’Day is admitted to the state bars of North Dakota and Minnesota. During law school, he served as a legal researcher and associate editor with the North Dakota Law Review. His practice combines experience in contested hearings with an accounting background that supports financial analysis. For clients facing criminal charges, family disputes, or debt issues, he provides representation informed by years of courtroom practice and familiarity with regional courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, O’Day Law Office, PC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Coach, Fargo Babe Ruth Baseball and Fargo Park Board Baseball
• Team Manager, Fargo Patriots and Fargo Flyers Youth Hockey Programs

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

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