Joel

Joel is a staff attorney and provides the program with over 15 years of experience. His primary cases include defense services in child protection and civil commitment cases through a contract with the White Earth Tribal Court as well as a variety of other civil legal matters.  Joel’s previous experience with a private law practice, and before that working in finance, provides a unique expertise among ALS staff.  He has also volunteered his time to serve on the ethics committee for the district association as well as other local non-profits, for many years.  In his spare time, Joel likes to spend time with family and seek new adventures.