If you need legal help with divorce matters in South Dakota, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. South Dakota attorneys handle cases involving property division, spousal support, asset valuation, debt allocation, and settlement agreements, 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.

South Dakota is an equitable distribution state, which determines how courts divide marital property and debts. Custody decisions in Circuit Court are based on the best interests of the child standard, and judges have significant discretion. The divorce process involves specific procedural requirements, and a South Dakota family law attorney who regularly appears in Circuit Court understands the local expectations and timelines that affect every case.

Choosing the right divorce attorney in South Dakota means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to divorce law in South Dakota for an in-depth look at South Dakota's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Creighton Thurman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thurman Law Office
 409 Walnut P.O. Box 897 Yankton SD 57078
(605) 260-0623
University of South Dakota School of Law (1998)
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Matthew Skinner - Attorney
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
Kylie Riggins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Riggins Family Law, Prof. LLC
 2111 Jackson Boulevard Set. 1 Rapid City SD 57702
(605) 721-7230
University of South Dakota School of Law (2005)
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Brooke Swier Schloss - Attorney
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
Eric M. Schlimgen - Attorney
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
Beth Roesler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goosmann Law Office PLC
 2101 W 69th Street, Suite 200 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 275-7995
University of South Dakota School of Law (2009)
English
8th Circuit Bar
Active License
Divorce Employment Law Family Law
Janet C. Olson - Attorney
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
Joel Arends - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arends Law, P.C.
 6901 S. Lyncrest Place Suite 102 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 231-8282
United States Army Command and General Staff College
English
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
Elizabeth S. Hertz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
 206 W. 14th Street P.O. Box 1030 Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 336-2880
University of Michigan Law School (2009)
Tribal Court - Oglala Sioux Tribal Court Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Kyle David Krause - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 Saint Joseph St., Suite 800 Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 342-2592
Drake University (2006)
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Juvenile Law
Robert Pasqualucci - Attorney
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
Garrett Horn - Attorney
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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