Criminal Defense lawyers in South Dakota

401 3rd St. , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Bryson is a Marine Corps veteran, and he credits the Marine Corps with providing him with the resilience and fighting spirit he possesses. One lesson Mr. Bryson has taken to heart and has been able to apply to his practice of law is that the best way to avoid a fight is to make sure that you’re ready and willing to fight when needed. Most cases, whether civil or criminal, are resolved before trial.. Mr. Bryson realizes this truth, but he treats and prepares every case he works on as if it will go to trial. Mr. Bryson does this by preparing and doing all the motion work necessary to prepare a case for trial in the very early stages of the case. Mr. Bryson simultaneously works with the other side’s attorneys to try and negotiate a resolution suitable for both parties.. However, Mr. Bryson is ready and willing to take a case to trial when a mutual resolution is not able to be reached. Mr. Bryson is prepared to fully litigate your case if that’s what is necessary for you to reach a result that is suitable to your needs.. Mr. Bryson graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Business Management from Park University. He then obtained his J.D. from Rutgers Law School. While at Rutgers Law School Mr. Bryson was an Articles Editor and then a Managing Articles Editor on the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal. He also interned for the New Jersey Attorney General Division on Civil Rights and the New Jersey Public Defender’s Office. While at Rutgers Law School,

Firm: Teesdale Law Office PLLC

423 8th St. S , Brookings , South Dakota 57006

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Anthony J. Teesdale is the owner-operator at Teesdale Law. He passionately advocates for the protection of individual liberties. Anthony primarily practices in the areas of criminal law, family law, estate planning, educational law, and civil litigation, as well as assisting students in Title IX and disciplinary proceedings in South Dakota Universities. After growing up in New Jersey, Indiana, and Missouri, Anthony attended the University of South Dakota for both undergraduate and law school. Following law school, Anthony started his legal career in 2015 in Brookings before opening his own practice in 2022. Anthony and his wife Alexandra are proud to call Brookings home and look forward to watching their son and daughter thrive in Brookings.. Anthony is the Brookings County Bar Association President, and keeps involved in his community as Vice Chair of the Junior Achievement Brookings Board of Directors and as a volunteer firefighter for the City of Brookings. Anthony furthers his passion for access to justice and defense of individual liberties as a member of the Board of Directors for East River Legal Services, Third Circuit Representative of the Young Lawyers Section of State Bar of South Dakota, and Chair of the Member Benefits committee of the State Bar of South Dakota.

315 S Phillips Ave , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Angel Law, Prof. L.L.C.

300 N. Dakota Ave. , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Originally from Southern California, Edward enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from high school.  He was trained as an Intelligence Analyst, and learned the importance of attention to details and being thorough in analyzing any situation.. After being honorably discharged, he went to college and then to law school in Iowa with the intent of making the Midwest his new home.  After graduating law school, he moved to South Dakota where he spent the next six years as a prosecutor in the largest city and county in South Dakota.  He then spent two years in private practice with small firm in Sioux Falls before creating his own company.

Firm: Grey & Eisenbraun Law Prof. LLC

909 St. Joseph St. , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Ellery Grey is an experienced South Dakota criminal defense attorney who practices in both federal and state court. In his nearly ten years of practice he has defended clients against nearly every type of criminal accusation, including: allegations of attempted murder, white collar crime, arson, rape, aggravated assault, DUI, and drug charges. Mr. Grey is recognized for his abilities in the courtroom, and in particular, before a jury.. Mr. Grey believes that the highest calling for any lawyer is to defend the liberty of a person who is accused of a crime. He has devoted himself and his firm to providing the very best protection for both the client and the constitutional principles of the presumption of innocence and the right to trial by jury.. Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Grey worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Pennington County Public Defenders Office where he handled virtually every type of criminal case.

Firm: Jan Olson Law Firm

519 W. 10th Street , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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 public by working with indigent clients at the Minnehaha County Public Advocate’s Office.. In 2013, she ventured into private practice and found that helping people who are going through a painful divorce or a child custody case is also very rewarding. She is dedicated to helping people through these difficult times.. In 2014, Jan was appointed to be a Child Support Referee. In this capacity, she conducts hearings to determine whether child support should be modified and when appropriate, how much it should be modified.. She has also served on various boards and been involved with many community organizations. She served as defense counsel on the team that started the Second Circuit Drug Court. Currently she is the treasurer of the South Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Jan’s practice concentrates on the areas of Criminal Defense in South Dakota State Court and in Federal Court. She defends people charged with every level of crime from petty theft to DUI to drug conspiracy cases, up to murder. She represents kids charged as juvenile delinquents or CHINS. Jan is also experienced family law cases including divorce and custody and has handled numerous protection order cases. She represents people going through a divorce and fighting for custody of their children. Jan also enjoys helping people with real estate transactions, drafting a will, and defending parents and children involved in very complicated abuse and neglect cases. She is trained and very familiar with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Her passion is helping her clients and advocating for their rights and interests.

Firm: Skinner Law Office, P.C.

328 E. NEW YORK STREET, STE. 3 , RAPID CITY , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Burd & Carper, Attorneys at Law

601 S. Cliff Avenue , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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 Government and International Affairs. Nichole is admitted into practice in the State Bar of South Dakota since 1996, and has represented people in cases across the State of South Dakota in matters ranging from felony drug charges to helping people gain custodial and visitation rights. She has been involved in numerous criminal and civil appeals to the South Dakota Supreme Court, and made oral argument to the South Dakota Supreme Court.. Nichole is also admitted to the United States Federal District Court, as well as the United States District Court of Appeals for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. She is also a panel criminal defense attorney for the federal court system, and has represented clients in a wide variety of criminal prosecutions, including illegal entry cases.. Nichole is an active member of the South Dakota Bar Association, where she has participated on various committees and also served as a South Dakota Bar Commissioner. She is a member of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association and the South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She is a former President of Women in Law for the Sioux Falls area and is involved in the Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association.. Nichole grew up on beautiful Lake Kampeska in Watertown, South Dakota. She currently lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, two children and three dogs. She and her family enjoy spending time at the lake, movies, and traveling together.

Firm: Andrews Law Office, LLC

14 St. Joseph Street , RAPID CITY , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1718 N. Sanborn Blvd. , Mitchell , South Dakota 57301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

550 N. 5th St , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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 familiar with the courtroom and work aggressively to secure the best results for my clients.  I understand the sensitivity and stress that often accompanies divorce and custody matters.  I also work a broad range of everyday legal needs to include real estate law, business formation, wills and probate.  If you have a legal need feel free to contact me an experienced legal professional.

710 N. LaCrosse , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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 Pennington County Bar Association.  I received the Toast of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association award in 2009.  I work hard for my clients.  I want each client to feel they have the due attention they deserve, along with someone who is willing to fight for them.

Firm: Barnaud Law Firm

117 5th Avenue , Belle Fourche , South Dakota 57717

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Rensch Law Office A Professional Law Corporation

832 St Joseph St , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Timothy is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, which is a group of approximately 225 elite lawyers throughout the United States and England. Mr. Rensch is one of two lawyers in the state of South Dakota who is a member of this elite group, the other being a retired judge. Mr. Rensch is also a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – South Dakota’s only lifetime member. Timothy Rensch is a two-time past president of the Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar. He is also a member of the American Association of Trial Lawyers and past President of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Specializing in criminal defense, Mr. Rensch has 30 years of active jury trial experience, including many noteworthy and nationally-covered cases. He has handled many high-profile murder, rape, drug, DUI, and serious jury cases in South Dakota. He has also tried personal injury and civil cases.. Today, Timothy Rensch has been practicing criminal and civil law in the Black Hills for over 30 years. His passion for helping people makes him a person who makes sure their voices are heard.. A graduate of the University of South Dakota Law School, prior to joining RENSCH LAW in Rapid City, Mr. Rusch tried over one hundred criminal cases while practicing law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and then Sioux City, Iowa. Mr. Rusch handles very serious felony cases, including homicide, rape, drug charges, financial crimes, and felony drunk driving offenses. He also handles cases involving family law, divorce, and child custody. A licensed commercial pilot, Mr. Rusch also represents clients in Federal Aviation Agency review and licensing matters.

Firm: Alvine Weidenaar LLP

300 N Main St , Mitchell , South Dakota 57301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

If you have been injured, hurt on the job, or facing criminal charges, give me a call immediately. Don't wait until it's too late. I will fight to protect your rights.. I grew up on an acreage just outside of small town, De Smet, South Dakota with my parents and three younger sisters. While in law school I was the President of the Trial Team where I spent time traveling the nation competing against the nation's future top litigators. After law school I worked as a law clerk for the First Judicial Circuit which consists of six judges. The insight, accumen, and experience gained working with the very people who will decide your case cannot be overlooked. I was raised with the same hard working, midwest values I bring to all my cases and into the courtroom. You can trust that I will invest the time, effort, and skill into ensuring you obtain the best possible outcome. I look forward to assisting you.