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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Dava A. Wermers
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity
William D. Gerdes
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
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, ...
Erin Schoenbeck Byre
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Aviation Accidents, Car Accidents, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Products Liability, ...
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, ...
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, ...
Justin L. Larson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Business, Civil Rights, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Guardianship, ...
Kevin J. Loftus
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
J. Scott James
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Homicide
Raleigh Hansman
Legal Specialization: Lawsuits & Disputes, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Homicide, Litigation
Brett J. Waltner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Homicide, Landlord & Tenant, Slip & Fall Accidents
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
Lindsey Riter-Rapp
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Administrative, Child Custody, Child Support, Drug Crime, Litigation, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
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, ...
Eric A. Lovro

Eric A. Lovro

  • Strange, Farrell, Johnson & Brewers, P.C.
Legal Specialization: Family, Business, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Guardianship, ...
Alex Socia
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Support, DUI & DWI, Parole & Probation
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, ...
Jacob D. Dawson

Jacob D. Dawson

  • Lammers, Kleibacker, Dawson & Miller, LLP
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
Roger W. Ellyson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Wrongful Death
Brian K. Kirby
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Closely Held Business, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Sarah E. Baron Houy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
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, ...
Matthew J. Kinney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Restraining Orders, Sex Crimes, ...
Gina Ruggieri
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Education, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Banking & Finance, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Condominium, ...
Roland Henry
Legal Specialization: Family, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, ...
William R. Hustead
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Education, Government, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Agriculture, Assault & Battery, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Equipment Finance & Leasing, ...
Kim Kinney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Koln B. Fink
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI
Manuel J. De Castro, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Parole & Probation, Restraining Orders, Violent Crime
Michael Strain
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death

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