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Leisa M. Richards
Leisa Richards Law Office, P.C.
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Biography
When Domestic Violence Resource Center lost funding for its legal department, I was determined to build a private practice that would continue to serve victims of domestic violence and cater to clients of modest means - and that's what I've done. I am a family law attorney, with areas of speciality in domestic violence and Indian law and jurisdiction.
Education
- University of South Dakota
- J.D. | law
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- Harvard University
- Master of Divinity | theology
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- Carleton College
- B.A. (1985) | English
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Professional Experience
- Leisa Richards Law Office, P.C.
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- My new firm deals with all family-related legal issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, Orders of Protection, adoption, etc. My goal is to keep down the client's legal costs by allowing him/her to choose only the necessary level(s) of service.
- Legal Director
- Domestic Violence Resource Center (formerly Resources, Inc.)
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- DVRC lost funding for its legal department for FY2012, so DVRC does not have any attorneys on staff at this time, although I hope it will rebuild!
- Managing Attorney
- Dakota Plains Legal Services
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- The legal services agency on the Standing Rock Reservation.
Awards
- Attorney Hero of the Year
- Haven House
- Haven House is the domestic violence shelter and assistance agency in Sandoval County. I was honored by them for my work with their victims of domestic violence.
Professional Associations
- New Mexico Collaborative Practice Group
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- Activities: I have been trained in collaborative divorce, and look forward to practicing it. I see it as the future of divorce - a better future for divorces!
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- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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- New Mexico State Bar
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- United States District Court for the District of South Dakota
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- South Dakota State Bar Association
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- North Dakota State Bar
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- Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Bar
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- Standing Rock Tribal Court Bar
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Mexico
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- North Dakota
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- South Dakota
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- 8th Circuit
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Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, MC, Discover -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Tailored for clients of modest means. No retainer.
Practice Areas
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Area
- Indian Law/Federal Jurisdiction
Languages
- German: Spoken, Written
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
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