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Mission Statement
The mission of Leech Lake Tribal Court is to establish a fair and effective justice and dispute resolution system founded upon Ojibwe culture and values for all native people residing within the territorial jurisdiction of the Leech Lake Band; to protect and preserve the natural and trust resources of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; and to promote peace and public safety within the Leech Lake Reservation.

Staff Directory
  • Korey Wahwassuck, Chief Judge • (218) 335-4418/3682
  • Anita Fineday, Associate Judge • (218) 335-4418/3682
  • Patricia Pizzala, Court Administrator • (218) 335-4418
  • Kimberly Anoka, Court Clerk • (218) 335-3682
Mailing Address
  • All mail to the Leech Lake Tribal Court should be addressed to:
  • 115 6th Street NW, Suite E, Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633
Directions to Court
    The Courtroom is located on the second floor (East) of the Facilities Center, 16126 John Moose Drive NW, Cass Lake, Minnesota. From the Highway 2 frontage road, go north on John Moose Drive NW (the street to the east of the building housing the Leech Lake Reservation Tribal Council Offices and the Dairy Queen) two blocks to the log two-story building.
Tribal Codes
    Coming soon.
Case Filing Procedures
    There is a $25.00 filing fee for all new civil actions. If you cannot afford the filing fee, you can request that it be waived by filing an filing fee waiver form (a copy of this form is located on the link for "Forms").
Fine Payments
    Fine payments can be made at the Tribal Court Administration Office, or at the Leech Lake Accounting Office (located in the lower level of the Facilities Center, 16126 John Moose Drive NW, Cass Lake). Checks and money orders should be made payable to "Leech Lake Tribal Court."
Opinions
Attorney Admission Procedures
    Attorneys may appear on behalf of any party in any proceeding before the court, provided they are licensed to practice. A license to practice may be issued by the Tribal Court upon filing with the Court Administrator an affidavit attesting that the applicant is licensed to practice law before the highest court of any state. A photocopy of said license shall be submitted with the affidavit. The Applicant must also file an Affidavit that he/she is familiar with the Constitution of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, by by-laws of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Leech Lake Band, the Tribal Codes and Ordinances, Title 25 of the United States Code and Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations. There is a $100 application fee for admission to practice before the Leech Lake Tribal Court.
    Below is a list of attorneys licensed to practice before the Leech Lake Tribal Court. They have authorized posting of their contact information on the Court's website.
    • Rebecca S. Anderson, Esq.
      Anderson Law Office
      518 Beltrami Avenue NW
      Bemidji, MN 56601
      Office: 218-444-3136
      Fax:218-444-4568
    • Darrell G. Carter, Esq
      Carter Law Office
      622 Bemidji Avenue N
      Bemidji, MN 56601
      Office: 218-759-9000
      Fax:218-759-0424
    • Thomas M. Corea, Esq.
      The Corea Firm, P.L.L.C.
      325 North St. Paul Street, Ste. 4150
      Dallas, TX 75201
      Office: 214-953-3900
      Fax: 214-953-3901
    • Larry A. Kimball, Esq.
      Kimball Law Office
      P. O. Box 1240
      Walker, MN 56484-1240
      Office: 218-547-3787
      Fax: 218-547-2184
    • Mark V. Lofstrom, Esq.
      Lofstrom Law Firm, LLC
      3989 Central Avenue NE, Suite 570
      Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3900
      Office: 763-789-0045
      Fax: 763-789-0049
    		  
Forms
  • Civil Complaint
  • Petition for Appointment of a Guardian (Minor)
  • Petition for Appointment of a Guardian (Adult)
  • Application and Order to Waive Filing Fee