Alivia Ingebretson

An associate attorney at Nilson Brand Law in Mayville, North Dakota, Alivia Ingebretson practices family law – handling divorce, child custody, parenting time and child support matters – alongside a wider range of legal issues affecting individuals and families across the state. Her approach blends careful attention to detail with a genuine commitment to guiding clients through difficult circumstances with clarity and confidence.

Beyond her work at the firm, Ms. Ingebretson serves as part-time assistant state's attorney for Traill and Steele counties, a role that has sharpened her courtroom skills and prosecutorial insight. She has also handled federal criminal defense matters, an experience that has given her a rare vantage point: the ability to assess cases from both the prosecution and defense perspectives, ultimately making her a more effective advocate for the clients she represents.

Ms. Ingebretson's roots trace back to a small town in western North Dakota, where she was raised on a farm and ranch. That upbringing instilled in her a disciplined work ethic and a grounded, no-nonsense sensibility that continues to define how she practices law today. Colleagues and clients alike recognize her willingness to put in the extra effort a case requires, along with her steady, practical guidance during emotionally taxing legal disputes.

A distinguishing feature of Ms. Ingebretson's practice is her academic background in managerial finance and accounting, earned prior to law school. This financial acumen proves particularly useful in family law matters involving property division, business valuations, child support calculations and other financially intricate disputes – allowing her to approach these cases with both legal precision and financial fluency. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2023.

An upstanding figure in the legal circle, Ms. Ingebretson is a member of The Randy H. Lee American Inn of Court and the Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association, as well as serves as regional representative for the Women's Law Section of the State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND). She is also licensed to practice in both North Dakota and Minnesota (2024).