Pamela Nesvig Biographical Information Monday, July 15, 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Central Judicial District, State of North Dakota September 2015 to Present
Judicial Referee & Magistrate Bismarck, ND
Preside over hearings in the following case types:
o juvenile court
delinquent and unruly
deprivation
termination of parental rights
guardianship of minors
o orders of protection
domestic violence protection order
sexual assault restraining order
disorderly conduct restraining order
o evictions
o adult guardianships
o traffic
o small claims
o stipulated divorces
o child support enforcement order to show cause
o mental health preliminary hearings
o criminal initial appearances (as needed)
Approve or deny petitions for orders of protection, petitions for mental health involuntary commitments, juvenile delinquent/unruly acts, or deprivation actions including termination of parental rights and guardianships of a minor
Approve or deny applications for emergency guardianships of adults
Review and approve paperwork filed in stipulated divorces, child support waivers, and criminal complaints
Perform legal research, issue written findings and orders, issue correspondence, schedule hearings, review case filings, provide guidance to court clerks and court staff, ensure compliance with court rules and state law, follow and abide by the rules of judicial conduct, provide training on various legal issues to the public, attorneys, judges, court staff, students, and professionals, maintain my own continuing judicial education, and ensure compliance with docket currency
Member of Juvenile Drug Court, Guardianship Workgroup, the North Dakota Indian Child Welfare Act State Design team, Dual Status Youth Initiative Executive Committee, Case Flow Management Committee, Advisory Commission on Cameras in the Courtroom, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Court Improvement Project Task Force, Big Muddy Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section of the State Bar Association of North Dakota
April 2019 Graduate of the National Judicial College General Jurisdiction Course in Reno, Nevada
Burleigh County State’s Attorney January 2010 to August 2015
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Bismarck, ND
Prosecution of criminal offenses with extensive trial experience
Supervisory responsibility for attorneys and staff, including assuming the duties of the state’s attorney in his absence
Negotiated cases, worked with victims/witnesses, obtained search warrants, drafted motions and responses
Answered inquires of law enforcement officers regarding criminal or civil matters
Advised county department heads and county commissioners on civil issues
Authored briefs and presented oral argument at the North Dakota Supreme Court
County bankruptcy reviews
Reviewed County contracts to ensure legality
Member of organizations including: SAVIN (VINE) Governance Committee; Sanford Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Board; People United Living In Safe Environments; Sexual Assault Protocol Team; Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; STOP Funding Grant Committee
Provided training to law enforcement, advocates and new attorneys on topics including driving
under the influence, sexual assault, and domestic violence
Reviewed documentation for Sexually Dangerous Individuals (SDI), filed appropriate paperwork,
and handled SDI hearings
Assistant State’s Attorney January 2007 to December 2010
Prosecution of criminal offenses requiring charging decisions, filing formal charges, providing sentencing recommendations, represented the State at a jury or bench trial
North Dakota Supreme Court appeals
Assisted law enforcement and domestic violence advocates
Bismarck Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit May 2006 to December 2006
Special Assistant State’s Attorney Bismarck, ND
Orders to Show Cause, bench trials, and various other court appearances
Calculated child support obligations, drafted pleadings, motions, correspondence, etc.
Pearson Christensen Cahill & Clapp, PLLP August 2005 to May 2006
Associate Attorney Grand Forks, ND
Performed legal research on a wide variety of issues
Drafted legal documents including a U.S. Supreme Court Writ of Certiorari
Various different court appearances and jury trial experience
Managed primarily civil cases and communicated frequently with clients, witnesses, attorneys, and the court
Pearson Christensen Cahill & Clapp, PLLP May 2003 to May 2005
Law Clerk Grand Forks, ND
Performed legal research
Drafted legal briefs, motions & memoranda
Trial preparation including exhibits and summaries
ND Safety Council August 2001 to August 2002
Safety Consultant Bismarck, ND
ND SAFE KIDS Coalition Coordinator
ND Operation Lifesaver Coordinator
Safety & Health Conference Awards Coordinator
Safety Trainer (Various Topics)
Worksite Safety Belt Coordinator
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor with Distinction May 2005
University of North Dakota School of Law Grand Forks, ND
Activities
North Dakota Law Review – Associate
Editor
Student Trial Lawyers Association –
Secretary
Delta Theta Phi
Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and Loislaw training
B.S. in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Summa Cum Laude May 2001
University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
Honors and Activities
President’s Honor Roll
(all semesters)
Dean’s List (all
semesters)
Golden Key National
Honor Society
All American Scholar
Gamma Sigma Alpha
Honor Society
UND Wildlife Society
Epsilon Pi Tau
Academic Excellence
Award
Phi Beta Lambda
National Dean’s List
Kappa Alpha Theta (VP Administration, Recruitment Chair, Awards Coordinator, & Various Committees)
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts May 1998
Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND