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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Doug M. Dailey
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, ...
Stacia Jackson

Stacia Jackson

  • Helsper, McCarty, and Rasmussen, P.C.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Ryan Kolbeck
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Kate M. Benson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Federal Crime, Litigation, Military Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, ...
Kevin J. Loftus
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Sarah E. Baron Houy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
Nicole Brandt
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI, ...
Randolph F. Stiles
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Support, Drug Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Don McCarty

Don McCarty

  • Helsper, McCarty, and Rasmussen, P.C.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Annulment, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, ...
Ron J. Volesky
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, DUI & DWI, Debt & Lending, ...
Kim Kinney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Lindsey Riter-Rapp
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Administrative, Child Custody, Child Support, Drug Crime, Litigation, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Aaron Pilcher

Aaron Pilcher

  • Pilcher Law Firm, Prof. L.L.C.
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, ...
Rebecca L. Ronayne
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
Jeff Burns

Jeff Burns

  • Churchill, Manolis, Freeman, Kludt, & Burns LLP
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
Doug Fosheim
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, ...
Paul J. Andrews
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Science & Technology, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Reed Mahlke

Reed Mahlke

  • Helsper, McCarty, and Rasmussen, P.C.
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, ...
Teree Nesvold

Teree Nesvold

  • Helsper, McCarty, and Rasmussen, P.C.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Business Litigation, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Dava A. Wermers
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity
Matthew J. Kinney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Ilisja Duffy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Visa & Permits
Justin Bell

Justin Bell

  • May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson LLP
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Administrative, Business Litigation, Homicide, Litigation, Tax, Trusts, Violent Crime, ...
Jennifer Goldammer
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
Brooklyn M. Mailey
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Agriculture, Appeals, Business Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Divorce & Separation, ...

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