Robert G. Fite founding attorney

Robert G. Fite, the founding attorney for the law firm, has practiced law since 1976. He is experienced in both criminal and civil law with an emphasis in the practice of criminal defense. He zealously represents clients in criminal matters, including misdemeanors, felonies and capital offense cases. Mr. Fite received his J.D. from the University of South Dakota in 1976 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from South Dakota State University in 1972. While at SDSU, Mr. Fite competed in men's track and cross country, earning All-American Honors in both. He served in the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant, Infantry Branch. Mr. Fite is a member of the South Dakota State Bar Association. In the past, Mr. Fite served as an Associate Judge for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribal Court from 1981 to 1986, held the position as Chief Judge for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe from 1978 to 1987, and served as a Special Prosecutor for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe from 1978-1980. He is also an active member in the community having served as a member of the Brookings Volunteer Fire Department for 21 years, and has served on various non-profit boards in the community. He is an avid pilot and is experienced in aviation law.