
Julie Oster
Julie A. Oster is a family law Attorney who opened her own law firm specializing in Family Law and Domestic Relations in June 2009. She is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Practice (family Facilitative/Hybrid) and a Qualified Neutral and Family Mediator on the North Dakota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster. Julie is also a Parenting Coordinator, a Parenting Investigator, and a Guardian ad Litem.
Education
William Mitchell College Of Law, St. Paul, MN
Juris Doctorate, June 2005
Women’s Law Student Association-Chair of Community Service Panel (2002)
Erickson Mediation Institute, Minneapolis, MN
44 hour training for Family Mediation
Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN
Bachelor of Science with emphasis in Criminal Justice, May 2000
Bachelor of Social Work, May 2000
Licenses
Admitted to North Dakota Bar in May, 2007
Admitted to Minnesota Bar in September, 2013
Admitted to US District Court in North Dakota.
Certifications/Qualifications
Qualified Neutral for North Dakota
Qualified Neutral for Minnesota
Family Mediator for the Family Mediation Pilot Project with the North Dakota Supreme Court
Parenting Investigator/GAL
Parenting Coach
Panel Attorney for Parenting Coordinator Roster
North Dakota Licensed Social Worker, 2000 to 2007
Employment History
Worked as an Associate Attorney at Melinda Weerts Law, PLLC
Assisted two attorneys in general law practice at LIES and BULLIS LAW OFFICE
An Internship for Judge Diana Eagon, Hennepin County Judicial Office
Worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer, RAMSEY COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION
Worked as a Child Protection Worker, BARNES COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
Worked as a Law Clerk at TARRANT, DRUMMER and LISKA, PLLC, St. Paul, MN
Julie Oster has been a Certified Child Welfare Worker and Foster Care Trainer and Recruiter
Volunteer Experience & Associations
State Bar Association of North Dakota
Family Law Section of State Bar Association of North Dakota
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota Women’s Law Association
Communities Dismantling Racism
Three Rivers Crisis Center
Social Work Experience
Started Grandparents raising their grandchildren support group.
Assisted Fargo Public Schools with anti-bullying procedures.

Anna Wischer
Anna Wischer is an Associate Attorney with our office. She focuses her practice on Family Law, including divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child and spousal support, and property division. Anna has additional experience with juvenile law, including deprivation and termination of parental rights proceedings.
Anna lives in Fargo with her husband, daughter, and goldendoodle.
Education
University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, ND
Juris Doctorate, May 2012
Law Review – Member and Associate Editor
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Bachelor of Science in English, May 2009
Licenses
Admitted to North Dakota Bar in September, 2012
Admitted to Minnesota Bar in April, 2013
Employment History
Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney representing Social Services
Associate Attorney with Conmy Feste, Ltd.
Volunteer Experience & Associations
State Bar Association of North Dakota
State Bar Association of Minnesota
Vice President of the Family Law Section for the State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND)
Cass County Bar Association (former President)
Associate Attorney

Emily Rouse
Education
Drake University Law School, Des Moines, IA
Juris Doctorate, May 2017
Central College, Pella, IA
Bachelor of Arts, English; Minors: Communications & Political Science, May 2014
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Public Interest Scholar
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TYLA Mock Trial Team
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Public Interest Law Association – President
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Student Bar Association – Secretary
Licenses
Admitted to Iowa Bar in September, 2017 (Inactive)
Admitted to Minnesota Bar in July, 2019
Admitted to North Dakota Bar in September, 2019
Certifications/Qualifications
Qualified Neutral for Minnesota
Parenting Coordinator
Employment History
Worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael D. Fritz of the Seventh Judicial District of Minnesota
Associate Attorney

Morgan Olson
Morgan is a Paralegal at our firm and has been with us since May 2017.
She enjoys being active, spending time outdoors, and vacationing.
Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN
Bachelors degree in Paralegal, 2017
Paralegal

Hannah Herder
Hannah is a Legal Assistant at the firm and has been with us since February, 2018.
Hannah has a background working with individuals and families as a case manager. She likes to spend time outdoors and with family.
Education
Rasmussen College, Fargo, ND
Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice/Client Services, 2015
Associates degree in Human Services, 2013
Legal Assistant