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Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From South Dakota

In South Dakota, criminal charges—whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, assault, or theft—can carry serious consequences that affect your life and livelihood. In a state that values personal responsibility and straightforward solutions, you need a defense that’s solid, dependable, and committed to protecting your rights. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across South Dakota—respected professionals known for their clear counsel, strong work ethic, and unwavering dedication to helping you face tough times with strength and integrity.

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Ryan Kolbeck

Ryan Kolbeck

505 W 9th St Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
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Paul J. Andrews

Paul J. Andrews

528 Kansas City St Suite 5, Rapid City, SD 57701
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Science & Technology, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
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Jacob D. Dawson

Jacob D. Dawson

  • Lammers, Kleibacker, Dawson & Miller, LLP
108 Egan Ave N, Madison, SD 57042
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Contracts & Agreements, Divorce & Separation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Probate, Tax, Wills & Living Wills
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Aaron Pilcher

Aaron Pilcher

  • Pilcher Law Firm, Prof. L.L.C.
79 3rd St SE, Huron, SD 57350
Legal Specialization: Business, Consumer, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
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Ron J. Volesky

Ron J. Volesky

  • Volesky Law Office
356 Dakota Ave S, Huron, SD 57350
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Corporate & Incorporation, Creditor Debtor Rights, Debt & Lending, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Mary R. Ash

Mary R. Ash

5101 S Nevada Ave Unit 130, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Paternity
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Teree Nesvold

Teree Nesvold

  • Helsper, McCarty, and Rasmussen, P.C.
1441 6th St #200, Brookings, SD 57006
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, ...
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Jeff Burns

Jeff Burns

  • Churchill, Manolis, Freeman, Kludt, & Burns LLP
333 Dakota Ave S #2, Huron, SD 57350
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Divorce & Separation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Probate, Wills & Living Wills
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Rebecca L. Ronayne

Rebecca L. Ronayne

24 5th Ave SW, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation, Probate, Residential Real Estate, Wrongful Death
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Kate M. Benson

Kate M. Benson

  • Austin Law Office
25 First Avenue Southwest, Watertown, SD 57201
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Federal Crime, Litigation, Military Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, ...
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Brent W. Matter

Brent W. Matter

  • Matter Law Office, Prof. LLC
12 Church St, Vermillion, SD 57069
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
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Doug M. Dailey

Doug M. Dailey

  • Dailey Law PLLC
1408 N Sanborn Blvd, Mitchell, SD 57301
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Immigration, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Assault & Battery, Banking & Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, ...
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Ilisja Duffy

Ilisja Duffy

  • Duffy Law Firm
1321 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Visa & Permits
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Jennifer Goldammer

Jennifer Goldammer

  • Helsper, McCarty, and Rasmussen, P.C.
1441 6th St #200, Brookings, SD 57006
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Doug Fosheim

Doug Fosheim

  • Fosheim, Haberstick & Hutchinson
303 Illinois Ave SW, Huron, SD 57350
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Agriculture, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Elder Law, Guardianship, ...
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Sarah E. Baron Houy

Sarah E. Baron Houy

  • Bangs McCullen Law Firm
333 West Blvd #400 Rapid City, SD 57701
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
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Dava A. Wermers

Dava A. Wermers

  • Wantoch Law Office
221 E 3rd Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity
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Justin Bell

Justin Bell

  • May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson LLP
503 S Pierre St, Pierre, SD 57501
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Administrative, Business Litigation, Homicide, Litigation, Tax, Trusts, Violent Crime, ...
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Nicole Brandt

Nicole Brandt

322 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Lindsey Riter-Rapp

Lindsey Riter-Rapp

  • Riter Rogers, LLP
319 S Coteau St, Pierre, SD 57501
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Administrative, Child Custody, Child Support, Drug Crime, Litigation, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
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Manuel J. De Castro, Jr.

Manuel J. De Castro, Jr.

  • De Castro Law Office PLLC
118 Center St W, Suite 2, Madison, SD 57042
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
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Stacia Jackson

Stacia Jackson

  • Helsper, McCarty, and Rasmussen, P.C.
1441 6th St #200, Brookings, SD 57006
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
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Randolph F. Stiles

Randolph F. Stiles

  • Stiles, Papendick, & Kiner Law Firm
315 N Kimball St, Mitchell, SD 57301
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Support, Drug Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
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William D. Gerdes

William D. Gerdes

  • Gerdes & Mcneary P.C
14 S Main St Suite 303, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Kevin J. Loftus

Kevin J. Loftus

322 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
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