William R. Hustead

William R. Hustead is a Criminal Defense Lawyer and founder and shareholder of Hustead Law Office, P.C., serving western South Dakota. He represents clients facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. His practice includes driving under the influence, assault, drug possession, and other criminal allegations. He has defended clients during jury trials while protecting their constitutional rights. His guidance helps clients understand charges, possible defenses, court procedures, and the consequences surrounding important legal decisions.

William earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2018. He gained admission to the South Dakota Bar that same year. His education strengthened his legal research, evidence analysis, writing, negotiation, and trial advocacy abilities. He applies those skills when reviewing accusations, investigating facts, preparing motions, and developing focused defense strategies.

William grew up working in his family’s business, Wall Drug, in Wall, South Dakota. He developed a lasting connection to rural communities and the people living across western South Dakota. His criminal defense work includes jury trials conducted in state and federal courtrooms. He opened an office in his hometown of Wall in November 2023. His expanded presence helps him serve clients across Fall River, Oglala Lakota, Custer, and Pennington counties.

William R. Hustead is admitted before the South Dakota Supreme Court and Wyoming Supreme Court. He is also admitted before the United States District Court for South Dakota and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. His state and federal admissions support representation across multiple stages of criminal proceedings. He approaches each matter with honest assessments, careful preparation, accessibility, and respect for everyone involved. His local background and courtroom experience help him provide practical guidance to clients facing serious criminal accusations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Shareholder, Hustead Law Office, P.C.
• Member, South Dakota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

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

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