South Dakota Criminal Lawyers

Criminal lawyers defend people facing charges such as assault & battery, drug crimes, homicide, sex crimes, theft, and a wide range of other felonies and misdemeanors. They also protect their clients’ constitutional rights and navigate complex legal procedures throughout the criminal justice process.

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J. Scott James

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(605) 673-2503
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Custer, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience

Scott is the founder of Southern Hills Law PLLC in Custer, South Dakota. After graduating in the top third of his class at KU law, Scott practiced civil litigation and advice at the law firm of Riling, Burkhead and... Read More »

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Adam Bryson

Criminal Lawyer Serving South Dakota

(605) 593-8972
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Fiercely defending your rights. Call me today for a free consultation!

As your advocate, I will aggressively fight to defend your rights and freedom after you've been charged with a crime. I am committed to providing a strategic defense to help ensure the best possible results. Call today! Read More »

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Eric M. Schlimgen

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(605) 340-1340 611 Dahl Road
Suite 1
Spearfish, SD 57783

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Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Divorce
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Eric Schlimgen, a Black Hills native has been practicing since 2016 with measurable success. He prides himself on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service. Eric understands the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and is here for you, every step of the way.

Dependable, calm, and well spoken, Eric approaches each new case with the attention it needs. Get in touch with him today.

During law school Eric was active on the Moot Court and Trial Team competing in several nation-wide tournaments. While at the University of South Dakota he also obtained a Masters of...

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J. Scott James

Custer, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience

(605) 673-2503 8 W. Mt Rushmore Rd
Custer, SD 57730

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University of Kansas School of Law

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Scott is the founder of Southern Hills Law PLLC in Custer, South Dakota. After graduating in the top third of his class at KU law, Scott practiced civil litigation and advice at the law firm of Riling, Burkhead and Nitcher, Chtd in Lawrence, Kansas from 2006-2008. He worked as an Assistant County Attorney in Dodge City Kansas from 2008-2016 handling all types of cases, including homicide, violent crime, property crime, traffic, and other cases. Mr. James was an integral part of the 2011 Dodge City RICO indictment of the Norteno Street Gang in Dodge city. Scott had the privilege of...

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Adam Bryson

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney

(605) 593-8972 401 3rd Street
Suite 7
Rapid City, SD 57701

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Rutgers School of Law-Camden

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Mr. Bryson is a Marine Corps veteran, and he credits the Marine Corps with providing him with the resilience and fighting spirit he possesses. One lesson Mr. Bryson has taken to heart and has been able to apply to his practice of law is that the best way to avoid a fight is to make sure that you’re ready and willing to fight when needed. Most cases, whether civil or criminal, are resolved before trial. Mr. Bryson realizes this truth, but he treats and prepares every case he works on as if it will go to trial. Mr. Bryson does this...

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Timothy Rensch

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years of experience

(605) 341-1111 832 St. Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Timothy Rensch has been practicing Personal Injury and Criminal Law in the Black Hills for over 30 years. Past cases have included murder, rape, drug charges, and serious injury matters. Timothy is dedicated to providing his clients with aggressive advocacy and achieving the best possible outcomes for their legal situations. His passion for helping people ensures that their voices are heard. Timothy is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers and a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has twice been the president of the Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar, and is also a...

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Michael Teague Fort

Columbia, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience

(931) 901-2300 103 Berrywood Dr
Columbia, SD 38401

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Michael Fort provides aggressive and experienced representation in divorce, custody, alimony, criminal and personal injury cases. Prior to becoming an attorney, Michael Fort clerked for the 21st Judicial District's Circuit Court Judges Office. After graduating in the top ten percent of his law school class, Michael was invited to work as an associate attorney at the law firm of Schell, Binkley and Davies. After successfully litigating hundreds of cases, Michael Fort accepted a partnership at Schell and Davies.

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Brooke Swier Schloss

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience

(888) 864-9981 2121 W. 63rd Place - Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Education
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Brooke Swier Schloss leads Swier Law Firm's Family Law Practice Group and focuses her practice on divorce, child custody, child support, elder law, spousal support, property division, pre- and post-marital planning, and adoptions. Brooke is also the author of the book 15 Tips for Choosing a South Dakota Divorce Lawyer and serves on the South Dakota Bar Association's Family Law Committee. Brooke is a graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law, where she served on the Board of Editors for the South Dakota Law Review and was a published author. She is a member of the...

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Robert Pasqualucci

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience

(605) 721-8821 550 N. 5th St
Rapid City, SD 57701

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

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Aggressive legal representation focusing in the practice of criminal law, family law, divorce, custody, DUI, business law, real estate law, probate and business formations. Also general litigation for a wide variety of disputes. As an experienced trial lawyer with over 20 years of legal practice I can bring the experience needed to help you in dealing with most legal matters.

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Matthew Skinner

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience

(605) 388-0242 508 Columbus Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Creighton University School of Law

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Brett Waltner

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience

(605) 336-3700 230 S. Phillips Ave., Ste. 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law

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I am an experienced trial lawyer helping clients with personal injury cases, criminal allegations, and divorce/custody issues. I enjoy building relationships with clients and helping them navigate confusing legal processes. I also enjoy being a calming and reasonable advocate for clients in difficult situations.

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Kenneth Eby Orrock

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience

(605) 342-8860 807 Columbus Street
P.O. Box 441
Rapid City, SD 57709-0441

Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, Civil Rights and Juvenile
University of South Dakota

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Experienced former prosecutor will "SEEK JUSTICE FOR YOU!". Successful experienced DUI/DWI trial lawyer.

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Ellery Grey

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience

(605) 791-5454 909 St. Joseph St. Ste.555
Rapid City, SD 57702

Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and White Collar Crime
Baylor Law School

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Ellery Grey is a Board Certified Criminal Attorney who has devoted his practice to protecting the rights of the accused. Mr. Grey practices in both federal and state court where he has defended clients on charges from drug possession to murder.

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Amanda Engel

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience

(888) 733-2992 5000 S. Broadband Lane
Suite 119
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
University of North Dakota School of Law

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Amanda Engel grew up in South Dakota and returned there after a brief excursion into North Dakota for a few years. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota with a B.A. in political science and then University of North Dakota School of Law with cum laude honors. In 2012 she was admitted to practice law in South Dakota.

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Drew Duncan

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience

(605) 306-4100 4301 W. 57th Street
Suite 121
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Criminal, Administrative, Family and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Born and raised in Parker, South Dakota lawyer Drew Duncan graduated from Parker High School in 1994. From there he went to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and then got his law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law. After a year as a clerk for the 5th circuit judges of South Dakota he joined Zimmer, Duncan and Cole. At Zimmer, Duncan and Cole he has specialized in governmental affairs law and civil litigation. Drew is married to his beautiful wife Carrie and they have two children together Olivia and Bennett. Drew loves outdoor activities and...

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Jeff Cole

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience

(605) 306-4100 4301 W. 57th Street
Suite 121
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Criminal, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Growing up on a farm Jeff Cole understood how hard it was to be a farmer so he decided he wanted to fight for farmers to get their fair share in our legal system and became a lawyer. Since he decided to become a lawyer he has a diverse career but now mainly focuses on trials and litigation. He has tried 7 cases to the South Dakota Supreme Court and one case to the US Court of Appeals. He has even won a US Supreme Court Case where he was trial counsel.

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KyLee Manthei

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience

(605) 271-1422 519 W. 10th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Criminal, Family and Juvenile
University of South Dakota School of Law

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I have extensive experience in family law matters in both Minnesota and South Dakota where much of my career has been focused on Divorces, Custody, Protection Orders, and Child Support. As I moved to South Dakota in 2021, I began working with Tribal Courts and began working in criminal matters as well. I always want to help people in their times of need and in these areas, are some of the hardest times a person may have. I am here to help you navigate these times with a kind ear and legal expertise.

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Tyler Larsen

Yankton, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years of experience

(605) 260-7889 505 Broadway Ave.
Yankton, SD 57078

Free ConsultationCriminal
University of South Dakota School of Law

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John R. Murphy

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience

(605) 342-2909 328 E New York St
Suite 1
Rapid City, SD 57701

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Georgetown University Law Center

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John R. Murphy has been practicing criminal defense in the state and federal courts of South Dakota for over 20 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense, and he practices at the investigatory, trial, appellate and habeas corpus stages. His firm is committed to proving high quality and aggressive representation to those accused of crimes.

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Theresa M. Maule

Chamberlain, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience

(605) 234-0438 300 S. Courtland #201
Chamberlain, SD 57325

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Stephen Daniel Demik

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience

(605) 341-4400 1617 Sheridan Lake Road
Rapid City, SD 57702

Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Immigration
UC Hastings COL

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Stephen Demik specializes in complex civil and criminal litigation, and trials of all types. He is an experienced trial attorney, practicing in state and federal courts for nearly 15 years. He speaks Spanish proficiently. A graduate of University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a faculty teacher at the Trial Lawyers College, Stephen Demik has a wide background in many areas– from civil plaintiffs work to criminal defense, from tribal court to immigration law, from juvenile court to Guantanamo Bay. For over 14 years, he has tried cases in both state and federal court, in both South Dakota and...

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Janet C. Olson

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience

(605) 271-1422 519 W. 10th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Juvenile
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Joan Powell

Gettysburg, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years of experience

(605) 280-9521 16450 291st Street
PO Box 271
Gettysburg, SD 57442

Free ConsultationCriminal, Agricultural, Business and DUI

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Joseph Ashley Parr

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience

(605) 388-2050 2525 West Main Street, Suite 307
PO Box 3991
Rapid City, SD 57709-3991

Criminal, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Jamy Patterson

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Attorney

(605) 348-2009 3423 West Main St., Suite B
Rapid City, SD 57702

Criminal, Appeals and DUI

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Daniel Pahlke

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Lawyer

(605) 341-4646 1010 Soo San Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702

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I have over 30 years experience helping people with difficult problems. I am a former public defender and later a prosecutor. I have had numerous jury trials. My experience enables me to help you in cases from personal injury/automobile accidents to criminal and DUI defense as well as family law. My family law practice includes divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship and conservatorship matters. I also handle bankruptcy cases for people looking for a new start financially.

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Christopher Jansen

Mobridge, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience

(605) 670-0701 415 14th Ave E.
Mobridge, SD 57601

Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Family
University of South Dakota School of Law

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Scott Armstrong

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience

(605) 399-3994 1719 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702

Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury

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Scott Armstrong is an experienced trial attorney, who has been practicing law for nearly thirty years in multiple jurisdictions.

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Ryan Walno

Black Hawk, SD Criminal Law Attorney

(605) 719-5666 8035 Black Hawk Road, Suite 1 and 2
Black Hawk, SD 57718

Criminal

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Ryan Walno is a passionate and relentless defender of his clients’ rights, known for treating each case with personal dedication and attention. His legal experience spans a wide range of matters across South Dakota’s courts—from simple traffic violations to complex felony cases. No matter the forum, whether it's a local magistrate court or the South Dakota Supreme Court, Ryan brings focus and determination to every case. After receiving his Juris Doctor, Ryan began practicing law in Spearfish, South Dakota, gaining valuable experience before joining Waeckerle Law, Prof. LLC. His strong performance in criminal defense earned him the distinction of Super Lawyers...

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Garrett Horn

Yankton, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience

(605) 260-1300 401 Capitol Street
Yankton, SD 57078

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University of South Dakota School of Law

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Horn Law Office is owned and operated by Garrett Horn, J.D. Mr. Horn has been practicing law since 2001 in Yankton South Dakota where he started his own firm, Horn Law Office, in 2006. Horn Law Office, fighting for you.

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Mali Oyen

Rapid City, SD Criminal Law Lawyer

(605) 204-9797 3213 West Main Street
#391
Rapid City, SD 57702

Criminal, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile

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Wade Fischer

Pierre, SD Criminal Law Lawyer

(605) 224-7700 207 E Missouri Ave
PO Box 698
Pierre, SD 57501

Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Probate

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I am a 1999 graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law. While in law school, Iserved as a lobby intern for Tieszen Law Office during the summers of 1997 and 1998.

Upon passing the Bar Examination, I became associated with Carlson Law Office where I practiced until 2001. In 2001, I joined the South Dakota Division of Insurance where I served as a staff attorney. In March of 2002, I began working for JS Midwest Structured Settlements where I assisted trial lawyers in utilizing structured settlements while negotiating civil cases. I am insurance licensed in nine states and...

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John P Blackburn

Yankton, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 56 years of experience

(605) 665-5550 100 W 4th St
Yankton, SD 57078

Criminal

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Taylor Hayes

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer

(605) 275-5669 2121 W. 63rd Place, Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Criminal, Business and DUI

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Gina Ruggieri

Custer, SD Criminal Law Lawyer

(605) 673-2503 8 W. Mt Rushmore Rd
Custer, SD 57730

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Education and Family

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John Wilka

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Attorney

(605) 338-9711 300 N Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Criminal and DUI

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Thomas Maher

Pierre, SD Criminal Law Attorney

(605) 224-0491 201 N Euclid Ave
Pierre, SD 57501

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury

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Eldon E. Nygaard

Vermillion, SD Criminal Law Attorney

(605) 624-4500 1500 W Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069

Criminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury

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Matthew J. Kinney

Spearfish, SD Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience

(605) 642-2147 121 W. Hudson Street
P.O. Box 729
Spearfish, SD 57783

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Clare Maness

SIOUX FALLS, SD Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience

(616) 514-8849 3916 N POTSDAM AVE #2965
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Criminal and Appeals

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Jack Der Hagopian

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer

(605) 335-4422 401 E 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury

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Koln B Fink

Sioux Falls, SD Criminal Law Lawyer

(605) 336-3700
Ext. 1007 230 South Phillips Avenue
Ste 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Criminal, Business, DUI and Real Estate

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