Top Rated Pennington County, SD Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Pennington County, South Dakota, there are 18 criminal defense lawyers available with 22+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Pennington County Has 18 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 22 Reviews

Pennington County 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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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Terri Williams is an AV rated attorney with Martindale Hubble. She is passionate about representing individuals in need of legal assistance in all aspects of Family Law or Criminal Law and has been doing so in excess of 25 years. Terri has dedicat...

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(833) 969-1339

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Pennington County, SD

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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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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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Dedicated to Providing the Very Best Legal Defense Available

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(605) 646-4420

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Pennington County 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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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Sex Crime and more

Bio: I am a home grown South Dakotian. I have been practicing law for 8 years. Prior to going to law school I worked in a law office for 11 years as a litigation paralegal. I have always loved the law and helping people. This year I am President of the...

Rating: 8.0

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Pennington County 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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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "We have been so well represented by Attorney Andrews that we want to endorse him as one of the very best attorneys in Rapid City. He is very knowledgeable as to the law and the intricacies of court room practice. He has been forthright in communic..."

Rating: 7.5

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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Martindale Preeminent Lawyer. Experienced Rapid City Lawyer serving South Dakota since 1992.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(605) 674-6690

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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 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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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mike Beardsley was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. He graduated from Montana State University, in Bozeman, Montana in 2006. In 2010, he became a third-generation graduate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. While at law...

Rating: 7.6

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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Insurance and more

Bio: Matt grew up in Huron, South Dakota. After graduating from Huron High School, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of South Dakota. Before attending law school, he worked in finance in Sioux Falls, South D...

Rating: 6.1

Call for a consultation(605) 600-7532

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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: Travis received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota in 1998. Following law school, Travis practiced with the Riter Law Firm in Pierre, South Dakota from 1998 through 2001. During his time at the Riter Law Firm, Travis had the o...

Rating: 6.5

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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI

Rating: 6.8

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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Commercial Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Debt and more

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Pennington County 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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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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Pennington County 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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Pennington County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

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: 7.0

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