Kristi L. Jones

Kristi L. Jones is an Attorney at Law with Dakota Law Firm and practices statewide from the firm’s Sioux Falls-area office. Kristi’s background includes criminal defense, juvenile matters, abuse and neglect cases, adoptions, small business work, and appellate representation. Her practice reflects experience with both trial-level and appellate issues and with clients whose matters may involve family, criminal, business, or public-law concerns.

Kristi earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Sioux Falls in Communication Studies and Social Sciences and also received a Masters of Education from the university. She later earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law. Her education in communication, social sciences, teaching, and law supports clear client counseling, legal writing, and advocacy in sensitive or fact-intensive matters.

Jones served as a clerk for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in South Dakota, where she was exposed to a broad range of legal issues and court proceedings. She also worked at the Public Advocates Office in Minnehaha County and gained substantial experience in criminal defense, juvenile cases, and abuse and neglect matters. In private practice, she developed additional experience with adoptions, small businesses, and appellate work.

Kristi L. Jones combines judicial clerkship experience, public defense work, and private-practice representation to serve clients across South Dakota. Her varied background helps her approach legal problems from multiple perspectives and understand how trial records, written advocacy, and client circumstances can affect a case. Kristi focuses on careful preparation, practical communication, and thoughtful advocacy for clients navigating criminal, family-related, business, and appellate matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dakota Law Firm, Prof. LLC
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Sioux Falls
  Master of Education
• University of Sioux Falls
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Sciences and Communication Studies

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