Jackson Schwandt

Jackson Schwandt is a family law lawyer at Coester Schwandt Law Office in Milbank, South Dakota. He assists clients with adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships, name changes, and premarital agreements. His family law work supports people preparing for new responsibilities or significant changes in their households. His broader practice includes estate planning, property law, contracts, corporations, litigation, and criminal matters. He provides practical guidance to individuals, families, landowners, and businesses throughout Milbank and surrounding communities.

Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of South Dakota in 2010. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2015. His education strengthened his research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills. He joined the South Dakota State Bar in 2016 and began serving clients in private practice that year.

Jackson spent one year selling farm machinery for Titan Machinery before attending law school. He completed legal internships during 2014 and 2015 before joining private practice in 2016. His work has included divorce, custody, estate planning, property concerns, contracts, and criminal matters. Since 2021, he has served as Grant County State’s Attorney while continuing his private legal practice.

Jackson Schwandt combines family law experience with public service and strong ties to the Milbank area. He helps clients understand legal requirements, evaluate available options, and prepare documents suited to their circumstances. His attention to detail supports families navigating personal, financial, and property-related decisions. His local background helps him understand the concerns affecting rural families, landowners, and small businesses. His experience in private practice and prosecution provides practical insight into negotiations, court procedures, and disputed matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Coester Schwandt Law Office
• Member, South Dakota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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