About Philip

Practice Areas

I practice in all areas of criminal law, including DUI, Drug, Assault, Theft, Burglary, Stalking, Traffic, Domestic, etc.

15 years | 1,000 cases

30%

DUI and DWI 16%

As a former prosecutor, I know what makes a good or bad DUI case. This includes alcohol, drug, and combination cases.

15 years | 100 cases

16%

Cannabis Law 5%

Cannabis is an evolving area of the law, with South Dakota voters voting to legalize cannabis in 2020. I handle all cannabis / marijuana matters.

15 years | 100 cases

Divorce and Separation 5%

I represent men and women in divorce matters. Property settlement, child custody, visitation, etc.

8 years | 20 cases

Drug Crime 5%

As a former prosecutor, I have seen it all. Possession, ingestion, distribution, paraphernalia, and more.

15 years | 100 cases

Estate Planning 5%

Wills, estate planning, probate, etc.

8 years | 30 cases

Family 5%

Divorce, custody, abuse and neglect, juvenile matters, visitation, child support.

15 years | 100 cases

Juvenile Law 5%

Delinquency, Child in Need of Supervision, Abuse and Neglect - all areas of juvenile law.

15 years | 100 cases

Violent Crime 5%

All violent crime - assault, burglary, disorderly conduct, etc.

15 years | 100 cases

White Collar Crime 5%

Embezzlement, forgery, tax, etc.

15 years | 50 cases

Uncontested Divorce 3%

Simpler, less expensive, less drama than contested divorce.

8 years | 5 cases

Wills and Living Wills 3%

Simple wills, living wills, estate planning.

8 years | 20 cases

Sex Crime 2%

Rape, sexual assault, etc.

15 years | 25 cases

Child Custody 1%

8 years | 5 cases

Child Support 1%

8 years | 5 cases

Landlord or Tenant 1%

Rental disputes, contracts, etc.

8 years | 4 cases

Probate 1%

Personal representative, will contest, etc.

7 years | 2 cases

Real Estate 1%

Document drafting, deeds, liens, etc.

8 years | 10 cases

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 1%

Any and all traffic law.

15 years | 200 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in South Dakota for 16 years

State: South Dakota

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Law Offices of Philip A. Terwilliger

PO BOX 122, Vermillion, SD, 57069

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Experience

Rating: 7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Philip A. Terwilliger, Attorney at Law

2013 - 2020

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Clay County State's Attorney Office

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Stickney and Groe Law Firm

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Education

2009

University of South Dakota

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Business, History)

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Publications

2009

Great Plains Natural Resources Journal ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE v. DUKE ENERGYCORP.: WHY POLLUTION IS STILL POLLUTION DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS

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Languages

English

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