Sarah L. Schauer

Sarah L. Schauer is an associate at Vogel Law Firm in Fargo whose practice is focused on general civil litigation. She assists clients with disputes that require careful research, factual development, written advocacy, and preparation for court proceedings. Her background also includes family-law clinical work and victim advocacy, giving her experience with client needs that can involve both complex legal issues and significant personal consequences.

Sarah earned her J.D. summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2025 and was elected to the Order of the Coif. She served as Managing Editor of the North Dakota Law Review and as a teaching assistant. She also earned a B.A. in English Literature from Concordia College in Moorhead, an academic background that supports precise legal writing, close reading, research, and persuasive communication.

While in law school, Sarah participated in the Family Law Clinical Practicum as a limited practice student and contributed hundreds of pro bono hours while representing clients through multiple stages of litigation. Before practicing law, she worked as a shelter advocate assisting people affected by domestic violence, human trafficking, and chronic homelessness. Those experiences strengthened her ability to communicate with clients, organize difficult facts, and approach disputes with attention to practical circumstances.

Sarah L. Schauer is admitted in North Dakota and brings strong academic credentials to her developing litigation practice. Her experience in law review, clinical representation, pro bono service, and advocacy work provides a foundation for thoughtful client service and careful case preparation. She helps clients address civil disputes by identifying the controlling issues, developing clear written and factual records, and supporting effective advocacy throughout the litigation process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Vogel 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)
• Concordia College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature

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