Our Team
Kristin A. Binder
Founder
Family Law
A native of Hazen, North Dakota, Kristin graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Cloud State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She went on to attend the University of North Dakota School of Law while completing externships with Legal Services of North Dakota and the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Fargo.
Upon moving to Bismarck after law school, Kristin began practicing family law with a multi-specialty firm. Kristin found early on in her legal career that zealous advocacy comes from understanding and empathy, coupled with a desire for justice and righteousness. With that mindset she established Redmann Law in 2014, now known as Revive Law Group. Kristin focuses her practice solely on family law.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar Association of North Dakota, 2013-Present
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals 2016-Present
- North Dakota Collaborative Divorce Group 2016-Present
Heather Krumm
Attorney
Family Law, Adult Guardianships
Heather grew up in Colorado and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colorado College. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado School of Law. While in law school, Heather interned for the Office for Civil Rights and volunteered with the local women’s shelter. In addition, as a student attorney, she served as guardian ad litem for children involved in dependency and neglect cases.
After obtaining her law degree, Heather worked as an attorney representing victims of domestic violence in family law matters. Thereafter, she moved to the Washington, D.C. area where she worked as an Equal Opportunity Specialist investigating potential HIPAA and Civil Rights violations. Since relocating to North Dakota, Heather has gained extensive experience in both the private and public sectors prior to joining Revive Law Group, most notably, Heather was appointed as a child support attorney for the State of North Dakota.
Heather joined Revive Law Group in 2019 and primarily focuses on family law and adult guardianships. She is also a family law mediator. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets and traveling.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- International Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals
- North Dakota Collaborative Divorce Group
Elise Fischer
Attorney
Family Law, Guardianships
Elise Fischer is an attorney whose practice focuses primarily on family law. She is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate some of the most personal and difficult seasons of their lives with compassion.
Elise’s practice has included a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, residential responsibility and parenting time disputes, child support, adoption, guardianships, paternity actions, and related matters. She also has experience in estate planning, criminal defense, and prosecution, giving her a well-rounded perspective when advising clients whose legal issues may overlap with other areas of their lives.
Before joining Revive, Elise gained significant experience in private practice, including as a partner in a Bismarck law firm, where her work focused primarily on family law, estate planning, and criminal defense. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Morton County and practiced family law in the Bismarck-Mandan area.
Elise grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to North Dakota to attend the University of Mary. She earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with minors in psychology and public policy in 2018. She went on to graduate from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2021. During law school, Elise was a member of UND’s Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity national trial team and worked as a law clerk at a family law firm in Grand Forks.
Elise’s approach to practicing law is grounded in preparation, communication, and helping clients understand both their options and the potential consequences of each decision. She enjoys the challenge of difficult cases and works to provide clear advice, realistic expectations, and strong advocacy tailored to each client’s goals.
Outside of work, Elise enjoys spending time with her husband and their son, baking, gardening, and planning Disney vacations.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
Kaydee Smith
Legal Assistant
Kaydee is originally from Minot, ND, but she identifies with Bismarck, ND as being her home. She graduated from Bismarck State College in 2021 with her associate degree. She furthered her education at the University of North Dakota where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in criminal justice. Kaydee is obsessed with her two 60-pound shepherd mix dogs named Silas (2 years old) and Maize (1 year old). She is eager to help and learn.
Monica Hawkins
Legal Assistant
Originally from Dickinson, ND, and now calling Mandan home, Monica brings a fresh perspective, strong work ethic, and genuine passion for learning to her role as a legal assistant. She takes pride in staying organized and providing reliable support to our attorneys and clients. When she’s not in the office you can find her outdoors, exploring new places through travel, or spending quality time with her two boys.
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107 1st Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554, United States
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm Friday
(701) 751-7188