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The Southern Hills Law firm practices Criminal Defense DUI Homicide Traffic Small Business Estate Planning and other Civil Litigation. Schedule an appointment today at to get a free initial consulation.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
18 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
35%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Business
10%
18 years | 50 cases
Employment and Labor
10%
20 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 90-150 per hour
Contingency
30%-35%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Dakota for 9 years
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 20 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Southern Hills Law PLLC
8 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730
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Experience
Honors
2015
Guardian of Justice Award, US Attorney's Office
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner/Managing Attorney, Southern Hills Law PLLC
2018 - 2021
Attorney General, Oglala Sioux Tribe
2016 - 2018
Owner and Managing Attorney, James Law Firm PLLC
2013 - 2018
County Attorney, Kiowa County Attorney's Office
2008 - 2016
Assistant County Attorney, Ford County Attorney's Office
2006 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Riling Burkhead and Nitcher, Chtd
Associations
2006 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Great Plains of Kiowa County
prevailed
State v. Gabriel DeLatorre
prevailed
State v. Rodolfo Enriquez
Prevailed
Education
2003
University of Kansas - School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Tennessee
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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