Heartland Law Office: Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer, Family Attorney

Patrick Waters is the attorney I recommend! He is great at his job. He takes your concerns very seriously and does everything he can to help you. He's friendly, smart, down to earth, and a shark when you need it! I felt completely at ease when he was in there with me just knowing he's going to do his job and help me in anyway he can. Id give him an 7-8 star rating if possible

I cannot say enough good things about Heartland Law Office and attorney Patrick Waters. If you're facing DUI charges anywhere in North Dakota—especially in places like Minot or Williston—stop searching and call Patrick immediately. He is the real deal. I was facing DUI charges in both Minot and Williston, and I was terrified of how this could impact my future, my career, and my ability to drive. But thanks to Patrick’s legal expertise, tireless work ethic, and strategic defense, he was able to get both of my DUI charges completely dismissed. Yes—dismissed. From the first consultation, Patrick treated me like more than just a case number. He was straightforward and honest about my situation, yet reassuring and extremely knowledgeable. He explained every part of the legal process in detail so that I felt informed and prepared. I had spoken with other attorneys in the area before finding Patrick, but no one came close to his level of professionalism, confidence, and courtroom experience. Patrick knew exactly how to challenge the DUI evidence against me. He found weaknesses in the prosecution’s case that I never would have noticed—flaws in the traffic stop, procedural errors with the field sobriety tests, and issues with how the breathalyzer was handled. In both counties, he built a strong defense and fought aggressively on my behalf. His courtroom presence was calm, collected, and persuasive—exactly what you want in a criminal defense lawyer. What truly sets Patrick apart is that he’s not just a great attorney—he’s a great person. He was always available when I had questions, and I never once felt like I was being ignored or left in the dark. He kept me updated every step of the way and was incredibly responsive and compassionate during one of the most stressful times of my life. I highly recommend Heartland Law Office to anyone needing a DUI lawyer or criminal defense attorney in North Dakota. Whether you’re in Minot, Williston, Bismarck, Dickinson, or anywhere else in the state, you will not find better representation than Patrick Waters. He is skilled, strategic, and genuinely cares about getting the best possible outcome for his clients. If you’re searching for a lawyer near you because of a DUI or criminal charge, trust me—you’ll be glad you chose Patrick. He saved my record, my license, and my future. I’ll be forever grateful.

We are very grateful to Heartland Law, and especially to attorney Patrick Waters. His knowledge, positivity, and confidence made a huge difference in our case. Despite the language barrier, he communicated clearly and guided us with professionalism and care. Thanks to him, our family has been reunited. We truly appreciate the incredible job you did.

I just got awarded full residential custody of my daughter all thanks to Patrick!! He really put in good work and got me what I was asking for! couldn't have asked for a better lawyer! His paralegal was amazing as well, always keeping me updated and letting me know what will be next and what we need to do! If you're looking for the very best, You found the right place! He is very straight forward and doesn't waste time :) I'm very happy we found him and he was amazing in court! if I could do 10 stars I would!