Mark A. Beauchene

Professional Experience

Criminal defense, including traffic, misdemeanors, and felonies, is Mark’s primary area of concentration. He has experience in representing individuals at all states of a criminal proceeding since 1979. Whether the need of a client is a pre-charge matter, motion practice (typically search and seizure and constitutional issues), or trial, Mark has been very successful in obtaining excellent results for his clients. Mark practices in all North Dakota state and federal courts. He can provide you with over 200 case references - actual cases - that h ave all been successfully concluded.

Mark grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, graduating from Fargo North High School in 1972. He obtained a Business Economics degree from North Dakota State University in 1976. Thereafter, he attended Law School at the University of North Dakota, graduating in 1979.

Mark’s wife, Sheila, worked for the United States Disctrict Court Clerk's office in Fargo, North Dakota for twenty-seven years prior to her retirement. She now works for the Fargo Public Schools. Mark and Sheila have two adult sons and a beautiful granddaughter.

Mark has been involved as a volunteer parent coach in a variety of sports including football, baseball, and basketball. Additionally, he enjoys golfing, skiing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends at the lake.