U.S. District Court updates COVID-19 order

The United States District Court has updated its order on court operations during the COVID-19 emergency.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to a United States District Judge with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

U.S. District Court updates order on coronavirus response

The United States District Court has issued an updated coronavirus order closing its courthouses in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, and Grand Forks to the public effective March 23.

U.S. District Court issues order on coronavirus emergency

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an administrative order relating to the coronavirus emergency.

U.S. District Court postpones investiture of Judge Welte

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces the postponement of the March 19 investiture ceremony for Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, in Fargo.

Judge Traynor takes seat on U.S. District Court bench

On Jan. 13, President Donald J. Trump signed the commission formally appointing Daniel Mack Traynor as United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle gave the oath of office to Judge Traynor.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Traynor receives commission to North Dakota federal court

Ballotpedia News: "On January 13, 2020, Daniel Mack Traynor received his judicial commission to the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota."

Senate confirms Traynor as new federal judge in North Dakota

Bismarck Tribune: "The U.S. Senate has confirmed Devils Lake attorney Daniel Traynor to serve as federal judge in North Dakota, according to U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer."

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Nominee Daniel M. Traynor in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal in Fargo has been posted.

U.S. District Court to hold naturalization ceremony Dec. 11

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will hold a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m.

Federal court historical committee publishes oral history interview of Judge Conmy

The Historical Committee for the United States District of North Dakota, chaired by Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal, announces the publication of an oral history interview of Senior Judge Patrick Conmy.

Peter Welte, North Dakota's newest U.S. district judge, balances new role with farming

G.F. Herald: "Ice-encrusted soybeans fly over the combine hopper and skitter across the frozen ground as Peter Welte readies the combine to harvest his crop."

Welte named Chief Judge for U.S. District of North Dakota

News Release: "United States District Judge Peter D. Welte has assumed the role of Chief Judge for the District of North Dakota effective Nov. 11."

Daniel Traynor nomination to U.S. District Court for North Dakota advances

G.F. Herald: "The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Devils Lake attorney Daniel Traynor to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. President Donald Trump nominated Traynor for the position in August after it was vacated by semi-retired Judge Daniel Hovland."

Federal Public Defender offers training

The Federal Public Defender has scheduled training sessions starting in November for new Criminal Justice Act panel attorneys.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Hoeven introduces Traynor

WZFG News: "Senator John Hoeven [Sept. 25] introduced Daniel Traynor, who has been nominated to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota, at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to review his nomination."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

President Trump nominates Devils Lake attorney for ND federal judgeship

Bismarck Tribune: "President Donald Trump has nominated Devils Lake attorney Daniel Traynor to succeed federal Judge Daniel Hovland. Traynor is a shareholder in the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake, where he practices insurance defense, personal injury, business litigation and American Indian law."

U.S. District Court to host naturalization ceremony in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces that a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m.