South Dakota Lawyers Directory

Davenport Evans lawyers, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, provide exceptional legal representation to local, national, and international clients. The firm has a thriving business practice and a well-earned reputation in litigation. Our experienced Davenport Evans litigation attorneys are...

Matthew J. Abel is the “Trust and Estate Litigator” who helps individuals and corporate trustees navigate the estate and trust litigation process to protect and recover assets, so they can focus on what matters. He helps clients solve their problems through reflective listening followed by a...

Locally owned and operated, the Aberdeen family law attorneys at Brown Law Firm PC puts our clients first. We understand that strong client relationships are key to providing excellent legal representation. That’s why our experienced immigration lawyers strive to earn your trust. We will listen...

In 1996, John R. Murphy opened his own law firm in Rapid City, SD. At that time he decided to only represent people suspected of criminal activity, and to limit his case load so he could treat each client as an individual. By adhering to these founding principles, Murphy Law Office is able to...

Located in Sioux Falls, SD, this law firm provides litigation and counsel to clients for several areas of the law. Please see our Practice Areas page for more detailed information. Our office is located at the 8th & Railroad Center, in the heart of the East Bank area of downtown Sioux...

Brooke Swier Schloss leads the law firm's Family Law Practice Group and serves as a key member of the Estate Planning & Probate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, pre- and post-marital planning, adoptions,...

Scott Swier is the Founder and Managing Member of Swier Law Firm. He also leads Swier School Law Counsel™ and the law firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. Learn More About Scott Swier. Listen To The Live Life Big Interview With Ben Glass Here. Scott is a recognized authority in state...

Michael Henderson leads Swier Law Firm’s Appellate Law Practice Group. Mike’s practice is focused on legal research and writing, with an emphasis on appellate and trial court motion practice. Mike has extensive experience in appellate law, having been involved in numerous appeals before the...

Ryan moved to Sioux Falls and began to practice criminal law at the Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office in 2008. Ryan has attained valuable courtroom and negotiation experience while defending cases from DWI/DUI to Grand Theft, Aggravated Assault, Drug Distribution, Burglary, Robbery,...

Practice Areas: Personal injury claims, trial practice, civil litigation, negligence claims, claims for damages, bad faith claims against insurance companies, and workers’ compensation claims. Admitted: 1989, South Dakota, 1990 U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, U.S. Court of...

Scott has been recognized extensively for his litigation skills. He is one of only five South Dakota attorneys who are members of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, which recognizes only the top 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States. He has been continuously selected...

Sarah is a partner in our Sioux Falls office, but she spent her first 11 years of practice in our Rapid City office. Sarah practices in a wide variety of settings, including employment disputes, civil rights cases, general civil litigation, federal criminal defense, and family law. She has...

Welcome to our website! If you are looking for a blend of personal service and expertise, you have come to the right place! We offer a broad range of accounting services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. Our rates are affordable. We are experienced and we're...

The Law Office of Bantz, Gosch & Cremer, located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has a knowledgeable team of attorneys and paralegals offering a full array of legal services to businesses and individuals, applying a common sense, solution-oriented approach to complex problems.

Stephen Demik specializes in complex civil and criminal litigation, and trials of all types. He is an experienced trial attorney, practicing in state and federal courts for nearly 15 years. He speaks Spanish proficiently.

At Stulken, Petersen, Lingle, Walti & Jones, LLP we believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success. We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take...

Life is full of challenges and change. When you need help, Pahlke Law is there for you. Call our experienced legal advisors today.

Located conveniently in picturesque downtown Sioux Falls in the Wells Fargo building, Dougherty & Dougherty has been serving the people of South Dakota for over 30 years with experience in a broad range of legal services. Over the years the firm has narrowed the focus of its practice to...

Ribstein & Hogan is a full-service South Dakota law firm dedicated to serving clients as a valued counselor and champion of their goals. The firm’s focus is on building close relationships with clients and providing premium-quality yet cost-effective legal services. We continually provide...

Anthony is a South Dakota native and grew up in Flandreau, South Dakota. He attended college at South Dakota State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science with minors in Spanish and American Indian Studies. He then attended the University of...

Many of our clients come to us on referral from other clients, former clients and other professionals. If someone has referred you to us please let us know so that we can properly thank them! Using this form to contact Swier Law Firm is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Of course, filling out this form...

Led by a team of aggressive attorneys, we work with individuals, families, and small and large businesses in South Dakota, Wyoming, and nationwide, to provide the most cost-effective legal representation possible. With over 50 years combined experience, Anker Law Group has extensive...

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Tieszen Law Office, Prof. LLC, has built its reputation on a commitment to integrity and quality service, both legal and legislative. We offer to our clients a unique team approach to problem solving. The attorneys of Tieszen Law Office, Prof. LLC, provide a wide range of legal services, and are...

Education: Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law – 1989 Graduate University of South Carolina School of Law – Debtor-Creditor Advanced Courses Bachelor of Science from the University of South Dakota in Political Science & Business – 1986 Graduate...

If you’re facing down a complex legal matter and don’t have anywhere to turn, you owe it to yourself to contact an experienced attorney who will work hard to protect your future and your family. Whether you’re facing an alleged criminal action or are at risk for a divorce, protect yourself as...

Pierre is home to the Central Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota and the federal Bankruptcy Court before which all members of the firm are admitted to practice. The firm has consistently received high ratings for their legal ability and integrity in the legal...

William M. Van Camp is a graduate of T. F. Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota. He obtained his BA in Political Science from the University of Nebraska/Lincoln. He earned a JD from the University of South Dakota/Vermillion in May of 1995 and has been a member of the State Bar of South...

(Member) born Vermillion, South Dakota, October 17, 1961; admitted to bar, 1986, South Dakota, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: University of South Dakota (B.S., 1983; J.D., 1986). Member: Sixth Judicial Circuit Bar...

The most common feedback I receive from clients is that they appreciate the individual and thorough attention I provide them. My job is to explain the legal options, and the client's job is to make informed decisions.

Scott has been defending criminal cases since 1991. His practice is limited to Criminal Defense. Scott understands that most cases do not go to jury trial, but when they do he is ready to fight for you. Scott has tried cases ranging from Murder and First Degree Rape to Simple Assault and Driving...

Ellyson Law Offices provides honest and experienced legal counsel for your criminal case. Our legal team has trialed more than 100 cases to a verdict, and we will work toward getting the best possible legal outcome for you.

Matt began his legal career with the South Dakota Attorney General's Office where he represented the State of South Dakota in criminal and civil matters and served as a legal advisor to various government agencies, boards, and commissions. He then spent time working in the insurance industry...

Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP is honored as a preeminent “AV” firm, the highest distinction granted by Martindale Hubbell. Martindale Hubbell has been conducting peer reviews and rating firms in the United States and elsewhere for more than a century.

They say life doesn't give you anything you can't handle. But that doesn't mean you have to handle it alone. These days, it's more important than ever to make sure you have a financial professional by your side; someone who can help evaluate your needs, assess the current economic landscape and...

Our patent attorneys and trademark attorneys represent a wide array of clients ranging from startups and individual inventors to multi-billion dollar corporations. With over 100 years of combined experience, Suiter Swantz IP is one of the oldest and most experienced patent law firms in the...

Carl O. Trygstad, the earliest predecessor of the law firm, passed the bar in 1906 and had an office on Main Avenue above what is now Subway. W.R. McCann, who taught high school in Brookings between 1931 and 1937, joined Carl in 1939 and became a partner shortly thereafter. Upon Carl's death in...

Lee Ann Pierce has been an attorney with Fite, Pierce & Ronning Law Office since 1988. She served as magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit from 1991 until 2013 and has been a child support referee for the South Dakota Unified Judicial System since 1995. She has also served as a...

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...

Tim Hogan, a native of Brookings, South Dakota, earned his juris doctor from Saint Louis University in 1993. Following a year as a public defender in Missouri, he returned to Brookings to open his own firm. He joined McCann & Ribstein in 1999 as a partner. In 2014 he formed Ribstein &...

Rick Ribstein, a native of Brookings, South Dakota, earned his juris doctorate from the University of South Dakota in 1989. Following a two year judicial clerkship, he returned to Brookings to start his career in 1991. Rick’s general practice includes personal injury, worker’s compensation,...

Trust, unfortunately, is not often a word you hear when it comes to lawyers. However, at Kuck Law Office we strive to earn your trust immediately by offering professional legal services and honest legal advice. As Members of The State Bar Associate We Offer: probate-law-attorney Aid in...

We are highly skilled and accessible lawyers in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Attorneys Jerry McNeary and William D Gerdes will resolve your legal issues successfully. Our firm has been providing clients in northeastern South Dakota with aggressive representation and sound legal advice for over 30 years.

At Gellhaus & Gellhaus, P.C., we have more than 55 years of combined experience handling a variety of legal matters in northeast South Dakota. Plus, both of our attorneys were born and raised in Aberdeen, and we are committed to providing the individuals in our community with the...

A locally owned and operated, second-generation father and son law firm, Johnson, Eiesland & Rohl, has successfully represented individuals and families in personal injury, estate and trust litigation, criminal defense, real estate and business disputes. Our attorneys offer legal...

Kylie is a South Dakota native. She graduated from Drake University School of Business in 2002 and from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2008. After serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for South Dakota's Fourth Judicial Circuit, Kylie began practicing nearly exclusively in the area of...

Ed grew up on on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, where he attended country school for 8 years. He graduated magna cum laude from University of South Dakota School of Law in 1970 where he served as managing editor of the USD Law Review. Ed clerked one year for U.S. District Court, Judge Fred...

Heather Lammers Bogard graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1993. She obtained a degree in Business Administration. In 1996, she graduated from University of South Dakota School of Law where she was editor-in-chief of the South Dakota Law Review. She also authored a law review...

For more than 20 years, attorney Matthew L. Skinner has provided legal assistance throughout South Dakota's Black Hills region. He is familiar with the area and intimate with its various communities — it is where he's raised his family and built his professional practice. Many of his clients...

Timothy is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, which is a group of approximately 225 elite lawyers throughout the United States and England. Mr. Rensch is one of two lawyers in the state of South Dakota who is a member of this elite group, the other being a retired judge. Mr....