AnneMarie Kirvida

AnneMarie is an associate attorney at PLM. She is also a certified parenting investigator, guardian ad litem, and collaborative divorce attorney, bringing both legal expertise and compassionate advocacy to her work with families and children. 

AnneMarie handles a wide range of matters, including divorce, child custody and parenting time disputes, and juvenile court proceedings. AnneMarie offers a practical and informed understanding of family law, developed through years of experience in a variety of roles within the field. As a licensed student attorney in the Family Law Clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law, she managed client files, represented clients in court and mediation, and provided hundreds of hours of pro bono legal services. AnneMarie also served as a lay guardian ad litem in juvenile court, conducting thorough investigations and providing courtroom testimony on behalf of minor children. These roles provided AnneMarie with valuable insight into the legal and emotional complexities of family law matters and reflect her commitment to advancing the well-being of children and families through her legal work. 

AnneMarie earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Northwestern–St. Paul, graduating summa cum laude.  She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law, graduating summa cum laude. She was elected to the Order of the Coif for academic excellence and to the Order of the Barristers for her exceptional oral advocacy and legal writing skills. While in law school, she served as Student Articles Editor for the North Dakota Law Review, where she published multiple works and received the Outstanding Note Award from the State Bar Association of North Dakota. Prior to joining PLM, AnneMarie worked as an associate attorney at the Vogel Law Firm in West Fargo.