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# Daniel S. El-Dweek

North Dakota Northwest Judicial District Court · District Judge

## Profile

- Court: North Dakota Northwest Judicial District Court
- State: North Dakota
- Role: District Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-10-02

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Before joining the bench he managed Dakota Plains Legal Services in 2006–2010, held the role of a Regional Native Public Defense Corporation staff attorney in 2010–2013 and supervised the Williston Public Defender’s Office in 2013–2015.
- Daniel El-Dweek is a highly experienced and versatile judge with a strong background in public defense, legal policy, and judicial leadership

### Education

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2006
- His academic qualifications include a University of North Dakota public-administration B.S. in 2003 and J.D. in 2006.

### Additional information

- Governor Jack Dalrymple appointed him to a new judgeship in July 2015, followed by election in 2018.
- He was admitted to the North Dakota Bar on December 2, 2013
- The overview gives North Dakota bar admission in 2013.
- 2006–2010: Managing Attorney at Dakota Plains Legal Services.
- Daniel S. El-Dweek serves in North Dakota’s Northwest Judicial District, judgeship 5 in Watford City.
- Beyond the courtroom, he participates in committees and initiatives to strengthen legal policy, governance, and civics education in North Dakota

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### remote hearing and evidence

Scope: statewide

North Dakota Administrative Rule 52 permits reliable electronic-means proceedings in district and municipal courts on the court's or a party's motion; a party seeking the proceeding must give notice and obtain court approval.

Evidence excerpt: Parties seeking to hold an electronic means proceeding must provide notice to the other parties and obtain approval from the court.

[North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool)
Source checked: 2026-07-27

### remote hearing and evidence

Scope: statewide

North Dakota's official Rule 52 guidance states that in civil actions a court may conduct a hearing, conference, other proceeding, or take testimony by reliable electronic means.

Evidence excerpt: In a civil action, the court may conduct a hearing, conference, or other proceeding, or take testimony, by reliable electronic means.

[North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool)
Source checked: 2026-07-27


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/northwest)
- [Official roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/northwest)
- [North Dakota Court System official judicial roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/northwest)
- [North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool)
- [North Dakota Court System official judicial roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/northwest)
- [North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool)

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