Butts, Jason R.

Current Employment Position(s)

Associate

Lawyer Overview

Jason maintains a general law practice with emphasis on creditor/debtor matters, contract disputes and criminal defense, both as the public defender for the City of Wahpeton and in a privately retained capacity. Jason is also involved with estate planning and family law.

Jason grew up in Jamestown, North Dakota. He received a B.A. in political science and history from Jamestown College in 1994. Upon receiving his undergraduate degree, Jason moved to Arizona for five years where he taught high school social studies. Jason returned to North Dakota to attend the University of North Dakota School of Law, and he received his J.D. in 2003. While in law school, Jason spent two summers clerking for the Honorable Richard Grosz, Judge of the District Court in Wahpeton. Following law school, Jason joined Smith, Strege and Fredericksen as an associate attorney.

Jason, his wife, Janel, and their two boys reside in Breckenridge, Minnesota.

West Practice Categories

DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Sex Offenses, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Wills, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Conveyancing, Landlord/Tenant, Income Taxation

Bar Admissions

• North Dakota, 2003
• Minnesota, 2010
• U.S. District Court District of North Dakota, 2004

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar Association of North Dakota (Board of Governors)
• Minnesota State Bar Association (Member)
• Southeast Judicial Bar Association (President)
• Richland County Bar Association (Member)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
• Wahpeton-Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors)

Pro Bono Activities

• Member, Optimist Club

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 2003
  J.D.
• Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota, 1994
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science/ History

Address

PO Box 38
321 Dakota Ave
Wahpeton, ND 58074

Phones

(701) 642-2668

Faxes

(701) 642-4729

Emails

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Websites

http://www.smithstrege.com