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    South Dakota Has 71 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 112 Reviews

    Robert Pasqualucci

    Robert Pasqualucci

    5.07 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I focus my practice primary in the areas of family, criminal, DUI and Real Estate Law. As a former prosecutor and Special Assistant Attorney General I have a broad range of knowledge and skill in the practice of criminal law. I am thoroughly famil...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Aaron D Eiesland

    Aaron D Eiesland

    5.02 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "My personnel property was damaged as a result of work being performed adjacent to my property by a local contractor. The contractor's insurance company agreed to pay for only a portion of the damage to my property. After consulting with Aaron, he ..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Richard J. Rylance

    Richard J. Rylance

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor and more
    Review: "Very good attorney the best you can get does a fantastic job best attorney i have ever encounteted"
    Rating:  7.6
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    James Christopher Cerney

    James Christopher Cerney

    5.02 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "James “Jim” did a great job when my son was in need of private council! Hats off for him, he went above and beyond for my son and our family, I know I was a nag many times because we’ve never been in a legal issue ! I will recommend him until my l..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jeff Cole

    Jeff Cole

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I joined the Zimmer and Duncan law firm as an associate attorney on May 11, 1992. I became a partner in the firm and we became Zimmer, Duncan and Cole in 1996. I focus primarily on trials and litigation. In 2017, Zimmer, Duncan and Cole changed it...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew J. Kinney

    Matthew J. Kinney

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Matt Kinney's trial experience began in 1995 with a personal injury firm and blossomed through his own firm in Spearfish, South Dakota in 1996. Matt specializes in all forms of criminal law. His fields of law practice also includes appell...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Daniel B. Weinstein

    Daniel B. Weinstein

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Bio: Daniel Weinstein is a South Dakota attorney with a passion for helping those in need. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and provides solution-oriented assistance. Daniel created Weinstein Law Firm, PLLC with the goal of serving the people o...
    Rating:  6.0
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    Ashley Anson

    Ashley Anson

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Environmental and Natural Resources and more
    Bio: Ashley Anson focuses her personal practice on Environmental Law, Agricultural Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Estate Planning. James D. Taylor, P.C. has extensive experience in Municipal, Government, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Dispute Resolu...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Drew Duncan

    Drew Duncan

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Drew Duncan was born in Parker, South Dakota and graduated Parker High School. From there he went to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and later the University of South Dakota School of Law. He was then a clerk for the 5th circuit judges of So...
    Rating:  8.0
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    J. Scott James

    J. Scott James

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Bio: 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.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Paul Lewis

    Paul Lewis

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  7.6
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    Stephen D Demik

    Stephen D Demik

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Demik has handled nearly every variety of criminal case, from misdemeanors to felonies to extradition cases, from immigration court to Guantanamo Bay. He has tried over 50 federal jury trials, in three separate federal districts– from San Dieg...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Tim Barnaud

    Tim Barnaud

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jamy Patterson

    Jamy Patterson

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I will fight for you. Whether you are charged with Homicide or Rape, or a DUI or Simple Assault, I will stand by your side, and fight, leaving no stone unturned. I have the experience you need. I have been lead counsel in many jury trials, and my ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Christine A Cady

    Christine A Cady

    Not yet reviewedReview Christine
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Rating:  6.4
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    Jackson Schwandt

    Jackson Schwandt

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in the Milbank, SD area. After graduation from the University of South Dakota School of Law, my family and I relocated to Milbank to live and work. I wanted to be able to give back to a community that had given me so much gro...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Paul Eisenbraun

    Paul Eisenbraun

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Rating:  6.9
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    Michael D Sharp

    Michael D Sharp

    5.04 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I want to take a moment and answer THE question on everyone's mind. Why South Dakota? I am licensed in South Dakota, California, and Arizona. So again, why South Dakota? There is not a deep, dark, or mysterious answer, but the answer is twofold. P...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kenneth M Tschetter

    Kenneth M Tschetter

    Not yet reviewedReview Kenneth
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Ken is a South Dakota native who was raised in Rapid City and moved to Sioux Falls in 1999. Ken earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas, and subsequently graduated from law school at KU in 1994. Duri...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Robin R Gregory

    Robin R Gregory

    5.02 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: I like helping people navigate our legal system. When I have spare time, I spend it with family, and/or hike, garden, walk my dog. I respect our natural environment and the infinite possiblities it offers for learning and recreation. I hope I can ...
    Rating:  6.3
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