A native of Bismarck, North Dakota, Theresa Kellington graduated from San Diego State University in 1989 with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Theresa continued on to the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law, where she graduated with honors in 1992, passing the CA State Bar exam the first time. Upon graduation from law school, Theresa joined a law firm in California, where she opened a civil litigation department and worked for 3 years. After the birth of her daughter in 1995, Theresa moved back to Bismarck to be closer to her family. Soon after, Theresa began working with Pearce Durick and American Legal Services. In 2012, Theresa joined Dan Oster, and together they established Kellington & Oster, P.C. Theresa loves family involved cases, business planning, and estate planning. She states, “Working with family law can be stressful, but I love to feel like I’m doing something right.” As a pro bono attorney of the year in North Dakota, Theresa hopes to become a Judge in the future.

The founder and owner of Coleman Family Law is Pamela Coleman. Ms. Coleman graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Minor in Marketing from the University of Minnesota; receiving her Masters of Business Administration from the University of Mary in 2004; and attaining her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in December 2007 becoming a licensed attorney in North Dakota in May 2008. Ms. Coleman became licensed in the State of Minnesota in March 2018. Prior to law school, Ms. Coleman worked with State and County Government for nearly 20 years. As a law student, Ms. Coleman clerked for Judge B.J. Jones, Tribal Justice Institute, at the University of North Dakota in all areas of tribal law; and Johnston Law Office. Ms. Coleman worked for Johnston Law Office for eight years before partnering with Jacey Johnston forming Johnston & Coleman in February 2016. Coleman Family Law opened in May 2020. Coleman Family law specializes in all areas of family law as well as family life planning (Power of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Healthcare Directives). Ms. Coleman understands the dynamics of family law and how difficult it can be to clients. By specializing in Family Law matters, Ms. Coleman is able to assess potential client issues and provide guidance and direction to each individual client situation. Ms. Coleman treats each client with the upmost integrity and compassion while obtaining results.