In 2000, Chad was one of 48 people selected in the United States to attend the Trial Lawyer’s College where he was taught by famed trial attorney Gerry Spence. In 2002, Chad again attended the Trial Lawyer’s College for the graduate course. In 2007, Chad opened up the McCabe Law Firm and continued to office share with Mr. Vinje until 2009, and then moved his practice to its current location. In 2012, Chad was selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice area of DUI/DWI defense. Throughout his legal career, Chad has dedicated his practice to the zealous and professional representation of his client’s interests. He has handled nearly 5,000 criminal cases, including over 250 jury trials and nearly 4,000 DUI cases. He also has nearly 100 published appellate opinions and has won an appeal before the United States Supreme Court in Raysor v. United States (U.S. Supreme Court Case No.: 11-8894).
Since 1998
Since 1996
Since 2007
Since 1997
2007 - Current
McCabe Law Firm
1996 - 2007
Vinje Law Firm
1996 - 1996
W.T. Butcher and Assoc.
1992 - 1996
Grand Forks City Council
1993 - 1995
Vaaler Law Firm
2002
Graduate
2000
Graduate
1995
J.D. (1995)
1992
B.S. (1992) | Public Administration
Honors: Summa Cum Laude President's Honor Roll Thomas J. Clifford Most Outstanding Freshman Award
University of North Dakota
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
University of North Dakota School of Law
