Samantha Onstad

Samantha Onstad is an associate attorney who handles family law, divorce, custody, estate planning, collections, business law, and civil litigation matters. Since 2022, she has focused on helping individuals, families, and businesses address practical legal needs in North Dakota. Her practice includes matters that require careful communication, organized preparation, and steady guidance through important personal and financial decisions, especially when clients are facing transitions, disputes, or planning concerns.

Onstad earned her J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2022, graduating magna cum laude. She also studied Management Communications at North Dakota State University. Her academic record includes membership in Alpha Sigma Nu and Phi Delta Phi, service as president of Creighton’s Moot Court Board, the Dean’s Academic Scholarship, and 10 CALI Excellence for the Future Awards.

Onstad’s experience includes family law matters involving divorce and custody, as well as estate planning and collections matters. She has also handled general and civil litigation for clients, giving her a broad foundation in dispute resolution and client advocacy. Through this work, she helps clients understand their options, prepare for legal proceedings, manage risk, and pursue practical solutions to challenging issues involving family, property, debt, and business concerns.

Samantha Onstad is admitted to practice in North Dakota and brings a detail-oriented approach to each matter she handles. Her background in advocacy, legal writing, and academic leadership supports her ability to evaluate issues carefully and communicate clearly with clients. By combining preparation with practical judgment, Onstad assists clients with family, estate, collections, business, and litigation concerns while focusing on clear advice and workable next steps.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Einarson Law Office, PC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Dakota State University

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