Jon Hansen

Jon Hansen is a general practice Attorney in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, serving individuals, families, businesses, and organizations across the state. His practice offers practical guidance to clients facing legal decisions related to planning, disputes, transactions, public matters, and challenges. He focuses on clear communication, careful preparation, and reliable representation across a range of matters.

Jon’s education includes a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, where he graduated with Sterling Honors, ranking in the top 10% of his class. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Sioux Falls, building a foundation in leadership, organization, and analysis. Through his Law Office, he assists clients with estate planning, civil disputes, business formations, commercial transactions, agriculture, real estate, government matters, criminal defense, and adoptions.

Jon’s legal career includes public service in the South Dakota House of Representatives, where he has held leadership roles related to judiciary, rules review, and legislative procedures. That experience strengthens his understanding of statutes, government processes, and policy concerns, helping him evaluate legal issues with practical, civic, and procedural awareness. In estate planning and adoption matters, he helps clients make decisions that can protect families, clarify responsibilities, and reduce uncertainty. In business, agricultural, and real estate matters, he assists with formation, transactions, and problem-solving, helping clients complete important steps with confidence and avoid preventable legal complications.

When clients face civil disputes or criminal defense matters, Jon Hansen works to explain their options, develop a strategy, and advocate for fair outcomes. His general practice background supports a balanced approach to negotiation, documentation, and courtroom needs, providing clients with guidance that addresses both the legal process and the impact of each decision. Serving Dell Rapids, Baltic, Colton, Garretson, and communities throughout South Dakota, his office emphasizes accessible counsel for a wide range of legal needs. By combining legal training, public-sector insight, and practical service, he helps people understand their rights, organize their affairs, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Jon Hansen Law Office
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Sioux Falls
  Bachelor’s Degree in Management
• Southeast Tech
  Associate’s Degree in Business Administration

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