--- title: "Stephannie N. Stiel | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephannie-stiel-nd-ecjd-9" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Stephannie N. Stiel North Dakota East Central Judicial District Court · District Judge ## Profile - Court: North Dakota East Central 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 - Judge of the North Dakota East Central Judicial District, Judgeship No. 9 in Fargo, serving since her 2017 appointment by Governor Doug Burgum - Incumbent and is running for re‐election in the November 3, 2026 general election for Judge of the District Court No. 9 East Central - 2003–2004: Law clerk, North Dakota Supreme Court - Minnesota State University, Moorhead degrees in criminal justice and psychology in 2000 and a University of North Dakota law degree in 2003 ### Education - University of North Dakota School of Law — J.D. (2003) - B.S in Criminal Justice & Psychology — Minnesota State University Moorhead — 2000 ### Additional information - Governor Doug Burgum appointed her to East Central Judicial District Judgeship 9 in 2017, succeeding Norman Anderson. - She entered the North Dakota bar in 2003 and clerked for the state Supreme Court in 2003–2004. - 1978, Aberdeen, South Dakota (Born). - She then practiced at Conmy Feste in Fargo, with a focus on civil litigation and employment law. - Her professional service includes the Cass County Bar Association presidency, Ronald N. Davies Inn of Court, and North Dakota Association for Justice board. - She founded the North Dakota chapter of Hands & Voices, supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. ## 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: courtwide For an East Central Judicial District proceeding by reliable electronic means, intended exhibits should be marked, filed, and served at least two business days before the proceeding through Odyssey. Evidence excerpt: Any exhibits intended to be introduced into evidence should be appropriately marked, filed and served at least two (2) business days prior to the proceeding through the Odyssey electronic filing system. [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) Source checked: 2026-08-23 ### recording and devices Scope: courtwide The East Central Judicial District's published remote-proceeding order prohibits photography, video, or audio recording without the judge's prior approval and requires other electronic devices to be turned off. Evidence excerpt: All other electronic devices must be turned off. No photography, videography or audio recording of any kind is permitted without prior approval from the judge. [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) Source checked: 2026-08-23 ### 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/east-central) - [Official roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/east-central) - [North Dakota Court System official judicial roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/east-central) - [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) - [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/east-central) - [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) - [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) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephannie-stiel-nd-ecjd-9", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephannie-stiel-nd-ecjd-9", "name": "Stephannie N. 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