Meet Our Team:

Experienced legal professionals dedicated to serving your needs with integrity and expertise.

OUR TEAM

Jess L. VanCamp

Meet Jess

Jess spends her free time fishing, reading, and hosting weekly game nights for her kids and their friends. She enjoys traveling and sharing new experiences with her kids as often as possible and hopes to one day take them on a trip to fish for alligator gar. Jess also enjoys doing home renovation projects and attending concerts.

Samantha R. Rodriguez

Attorney at Law

Legal Assistant

Meet Sammy

Sammy has two loveable dogs named Otis and Max that she loves playing with. She is very close with her family and enjoys spending time with her 6 nephews and 1 niece, as well as numerous cousins. Sammy makes it a point to carve time out of her weekends to spend with them, taking walks to the park, stopping for ice cream, or making special meals. Sammy is an East Grand Forks native, and is excited to be working in her hometown.

With over 14 years of legal experience, Jess is dedicated to providing exceptional representation and personalized service to every client.

Bar Admissions

  • North Dakota (2012)

  • Minnesota (2013)

  • U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota (2012)

Honors & Awards

  • Member of the CJA Panel offering indigent defense services to those facing federal criminal charges

  • Qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice

  • Recognized as Rising Star in Great Plains Super Lawyers (2018-2022

Education

  • Juris Doctorate – University of North Dakota School of Law (2012)

  • Bachelor of Arts with a major in Philosophy – University of North Dakota (2009)

Professional Associations

  • State Bar Association of North Dakota

  • Greater Grand Forks Bar Association

  • State Bar Association of Minnesota

Let's Discuss Your Legal Needs

Facing a legal issue is stressful enough without worrying about finding the right attorney. Let's talk about your situation—confidentially and without obligation. I'll give you my honest assessment and clear guidance on your next steps.

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Friday 9-1

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P.O. Box 282

East Grand Forks, MN 56721

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218-264-4971

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