South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney Listings

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If you need legal help with criminal defense matters in South Dakota, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. South Dakota attorneys handle cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Criminal cases in South Dakota are prosecuted through Circuit Court, with appeals handled by the Supreme Court (no intermediate appellate court). Your constitutional rights apply, but South Dakota's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The State Bar of South Dakota maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

When selecting a criminal defense attorney in South Dakota, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout South Dakota and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how criminal defense law works in South Dakota — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in South Dakota. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Jeff Cole - Attorney
Jeff Cole
0/5 (0 reviews)
Northern Plains Justice, LLP
 4301 W. 57th Street Suite 121 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 306-4100
University of South Dakota School of Law (1992)
English
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Criminal Law
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Stephen Daniel Demik - Attorney
Stephen Daniel Demik
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Stephen D. Demik
 974 S Gramercy Pl Apt 204 Los Angeles CA 90019
Tulane Univ
French, Portuguese, Spanish
Bar #50382
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Adam Bryson - Attorney
Adam Bryson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 401 3rd Street Suite 7 Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 593-8972
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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Matthew Skinner - Attorney
Matthew Skinner
0/5 (0 reviews)
SKINNER LAW
 508 Columbus Street Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 388-0242
Creighton University School of Law (1993)
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Brett Waltner - Attorney
Brett Waltner
0/5 (0 reviews)
Myers Billion LLP
 230 S. Phillips Ave., Ste. 300 Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 336-3700
University of South Dakota School of Law (2004)
Federal District Court, District of South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Landlord Tenant
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Gina Ruggieri - Attorney
Gina Ruggieri
0/5 (0 reviews)
Southern Hills Law Office
 40 N. 5th St. Suite B Custer SD 57730
(605) 673-2503
English
U.S. District Court of South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Brooke Swier Schloss - Attorney
Brooke Swier Schloss
0/5 (0 reviews)
Swier Law Office, Prof. LLC
 2121 W. 63rd Place - Suite 200 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 275-5669
Mount Marty College
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Amanda Engel - Attorney
Amanda Engel
0/5 (0 reviews)
Zimmer, Duncan & Cole, LLP
 5000 S. Broadband Lane Suite 119 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 361-9840
University of North Dakota
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Personal Injury
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Taylor Hayes - Attorney
Taylor Hayes
0/5 (0 reviews)
Swier Law Office, Prof. LLC
 2121 W. 63rd Place, Suite 200 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 275-5669
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Timothy Rensch - Attorney
Timothy Rensch
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rensch Law
 832 St. Joseph St. Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 341-1111
University of South Dakota School of Law
English
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Eric M. Schlimgen - Attorney
Eric M. Schlimgen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schlimgen Law Office
 611 Dahl Road Suite 1 Spearfish SD 57783
(605) 340-1340
University of South Dakota (2013)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Collections Criminal Law
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Kenneth Eby Orrock - Attorney
Kenneth Eby Orrock
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Kenneth E. Orrock
 807 Columbus Street P.O. Box 441 Rapid City SD 57709-0441
(605) 342-8860
University of South Dakota (2005)
Spanish
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Janet C. Olson - Attorney
Janet C. Olson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 519 W. 10th Street Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 271-1422
University of South Dakota School of Law (2001)
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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David J King - Attorney
David J King
0/5 (0 reviews)
King Law Office
 141 N Main Ave Ste 700 Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 332-4000
University of South Dakota School of Law (1987)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Personal Injury Social Security Disability
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Theresa M. Maule - Attorney
Theresa M. Maule
0/5 (0 reviews)
Maule Law Office, Inc.
 300 S. Courtland #201 Chamberlain SD 57325
(605) 234-5400
University of South Dakota School of Law (1993)
English
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
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KyLee Manthei - Attorney
KyLee Manthei
0/5 (0 reviews)
Olson Law Office, PLLC
 519 W. 10th Street Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 271-1422
University of South Dakota School of Law (2012)
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Juvenile Law
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Robert Pasqualucci - Attorney
Robert Pasqualucci
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pasqualucci Law Office
 550 N. 5th St Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 721-8821
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (1990)
English
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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J. Scott James - Attorney
J. Scott James
0/5 (0 reviews)
Southern Hills Law Office
 40 N. 5th St. Suite B Custer SD 57730
(605) 673-2503
University of Kansas School of Law (2001)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Drew Duncan - Attorney
Drew Duncan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Northern Plains Justice, LLP
 4301 W. 57th Street Suite 121 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 306-4100
University of South Dakota School of Law (2002)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Gov & Administrative Law
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Joan Powell - Attorney
Joan Powell
0/5 (0 reviews)
Powell Law Office
 16450 291st Street PO Box 271 Gettysburg SD 57442
(605) 280-9521
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Business Law Criminal Law
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Garrett Horn - Attorney
Garrett Horn
0/5 (0 reviews)
 401 Capitol Street Yankton SD 57078
(605) 260-1300
University of South Dakota School of Law
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
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Christopher Jansen - Attorney
Christopher Jansen
0/5 (0 reviews)
 415 14th Ave E. Mobridge SD 57601
(605) 670-0701
University of South Dakota School of Law (2002)
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
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Mark Moreno - Attorney
Mark Moreno
0/5 (0 reviews)
 124 S Euclid Ave Pierre SD 57501
(605) 224-0461
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
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Jamy Patterson - Attorney
Jamy Patterson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3423 West Main St., Suite B Rapid City SD 57702
(605) 348-2009
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Ellery Grey - Attorney
Ellery Grey
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 St. Joseph St. Ste.555 Rapid City SD 57702
(605) 791-5454
Baylor Law School (2001)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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