Bleicher Files For County Attorney Spot

As of October 4, 2024, Thomas Bleicher did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

Criminal Justice

Thomas Bleicher

Northern Plains Independent, Former County Attorney Seeks Return To Office

As county attorney, served as legal counsel for the county, prosecuted criminal cases under state law, and provided representation in civil actions.

As an attorney at a private practice in Wolf Point, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients. 

As the owner of a private practice, he oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

As Poplar’s city attorney, he prosecuted civil and criminal actions under city law and presented cases before grand juries.

Working on the tribal appellate court, he  ensured the law had been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercised the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of law by lower appeals and trial courts, and heard applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

- As an attorney at a private practice in Wolf Point, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients. 
- As the owner of a private practice, he oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.
- As Poplar’s city attorney, he prosecuted civil and criminal actions under city law and presented cases before grand juries.
- Working on the tribal appellate court, he  ensured the law had been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercised the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of law by lower appeals and trial courts, and heard applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

Ralph J "Jim" Patch

- County Attorneys, either elected or appointed, represent their county and the state in legal matters within their jurisdiction and provide legal advice to the county and its various departments and agencies.
- They prosecute all felony crimes, which are serious offenses like robbery or assault, within the county and handle misdemeanors, which are less severe crimes like petty theft or vandalism, outside city limits.
- A County Attorney may work full-time or part-time depending on the county's population. Part-time County Attorneys can have a private practice and offer private legal advice, provided it doesn't conflict with their official duties.