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    South Dakota Has 77 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 113 Reviews

    Brett John Waltner

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    Brett John Waltner

    5.03 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: As an attorney, I am very dedicated to helping my clients through what can be some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether my clients have been severely injured, arrested, or are experiencing a trying personal time involving a marriage...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Janet C Olson

    Janet C Olson

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Jan graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2001 with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota, School of Law. Jan began her legal career serving the...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Nichole A. Carper

    Nichole A. Carper

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Nichole earned her law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1996, and has been practicing law in the Sioux Falls area ever since. Prior to law school, Nichole attended Augustana College, where she obtained her degree in Gove...
    Rating:  9.0
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    John Mark Wilka

    John Mark Wilka

    4.56 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "He helped me and got the outcome that I was looking for. I felt he was easy to understand and to talk to and that's important and the way he talked with the judge was very open and honest."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joan Boos Schueller

    Joan Boos Schueller

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills
    Review: "I am extremely pleased with the services I received from Attorney Joan Schueller. She was professional, proficient, confidential and knowledgeable regarding my particular case. The timeliness and affordable service she provided to me was exceptional."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Leo Thomas Flynn

    Leo Thomas Flynn

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: I specialize in Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Cases.
    Rating:  6.7
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    MATTHEW LEE SKINNER

    MATTHEW LEE SKINNER

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I did not know who too call for my legal issues. Feel fortunate to have called the right attorney. I feel relieved and grateful to Matt and Brenna thank you both. If you need there help I’ve never had any better. Ron"
    Rating:  6.9
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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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    Robert Pasqualucci

    Robert Pasqualucci

    5.07 reviews
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 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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    Richard J. Rylance

    Richard J. Rylance

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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    John S. Dorsey

    John S. Dorsey

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: John S. Dorsey was born in Redfield, South Dakota, and admitted to the South Dakota Bar in 1986 after graduating from the University of South Dakota. His primary area of practice is personal injury law. Through his years of experience, he has seen...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jeff Cole

    Jeff Cole

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 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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    Daniel B. Weinstein

    Daniel B. Weinstein

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 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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    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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    Ashley Anson

    Ashley Anson

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 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:  7.5
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    Sean Allen Kaufhold

    Sean Allen Kaufhold

    5.01 review
    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Patent Application, Trademark Application and more
    Bio: Founding partner of Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law which is a boutique firm specializing in Intellectual Property. More particularly, Mr. Kaufhold is a patent attorney serving clients who require assistance with patent searches and opinions, patent app...
    Rating:  8.5
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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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    Stephen D Demik

    Stephen D Demik

    Not yet reviewedReview Stephen
    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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    Brian K Kirby

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    Brian K Kirby

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    South Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Brian Kirby practices in the areas of corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, and trusts and estates. For more than two decades, he has focused his legal efforts on representing corporations and business entities from start up, to on...
    Rating:  9.3
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