Kennelly & O’Keeffe

313 NP Ave
Fargo, ND 58102

Local: (701) 235-8000
Toll-free: 877-235-8002

Tatum O’Brien Lindbo

Tatum O’Brien Lindbo portrait

Attorney

tatum@kennellylaw.com

When you think of a quality that describes the attorney working for you, does "tenacious" come to mind? That’s what Tatum’s clients say about her.

Tatum’s extensive experience in and out of the courtroom, coupled with a work ethic that simply doesn’t stop, has earned her a solid reputation as an attorney who represents her clients with tenacity and skill.

Tatum’s areas of concentration include criminal defense, personal injury, and general litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she was a law clerk for all eight judges in the East Central Judicial District, Cass County, North Dakota.

Tatum earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology with criminal justice emphasis from North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. She graduated with distinction from the University Of North Dakota School Of Law. While in law school, Tatum was a law clerk at the Morley Law Firm, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Tatum also spent a summer as an extern with the US Attorney’s Office, District of North Dakota.

Community Involvement

  • Firstlink, Board Member and Chair of Governance Committee

Awards

  • Dalwhinnie Award for Exemplary Trial Work by North Dakota Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2010
Practice Areas
  • Criminal Law
    • Felonies
    • Misdemeanors
    • Drug and Property
    • Crimes
    • DUIs
    • Administrative hearings
    • Protection Orders
    • Assaults
    • Juvenile matters
  • Personal Injury
    • Auto Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Products Liability
    • Slip and Fall
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Wrongful Death
    • Serious Injury
    • Boating Accidents
  • General Litigation
Admitted to Practice in
  • North Dakota
  • Minnesota
  • South Dakota
  • Federal Courts in North Dakota
  • Federal Courts in South Dakota
  • Federal Courts in Minnesota
  • 8th Court of Appeals
Professional Memberships
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • State Bar Association of North Dakota
  • Cass County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • North Dakota Association for Justice
  • Clay County Bar Association
  • UND Law Mentor Program
  • South Dakota Bar Association
  • Criminal Justice Act Panel for Federal  Appointments
  • Ronald Davies Inn of Court
  • North Dakota Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, Officer
  • North Dakota Association for Justice, Member, Board of Governors