William Sand

William Sand is a North Dakota criminal defense and personal injury lawyer who represents accused clients and injured people in contested matters. He handles criminal defense cases, personal injury claims, and litigation involving serious consequences for clients. His work includes advocacy at several stages of a case, from early investigation and negotiations to hearings, rulings, and jury trials. Clients seek his guidance when liberty, recovery, and stability are at stake.

Bill earned a B.A. from Hamline University and a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law. During law school, he received a concentration in Criminal Litigation and the Honorable Louis M. Welsh Endowed Scholarship. His academic training strengthened his trial preparation, research, and writing skills. This background supports his ability to assess evidence, develop a strategy, and explain difficult choices to clients facing criminal charges or injury claims.

Bill began his legal career with varied litigation and research experience. He worked with a civil litigation firm, monitored state agencies, and conducted legal research for attorneys and professors in a law library. His path also included representing indigent clients facing criminal charges in Alaska. He later worked in Special Education Law, helping parents secure needed services for children with disabilities before focusing heavily on criminal defense and injury matters.

William Sand is admitted in Alaska, Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, and the federal district courts in Minnesota and North Dakota. His practice reflects broad courtroom exposure, disciplined preparation, and a client-focused approach to high-stakes disputes. He helps clients understand charges, injuries, risks, and options before major decisions. Through focused advocacy, he supports people seeking protection, recovery, and practical outcomes during difficult legal moments across criminal and injury-related cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Sand Law, PLLC
• Member, North Dakota State Bar
• Member, Alaska Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Minnesota
• Texas

Education

• University of San Diego
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hamline University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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