Your Rights

A criminal charge in State or Federal court can be life changing and you need the best defense to protect your rights, liberty, and freedom. If you have been arrested on a criminal charge in South Dakota you need a lawyer who will fight tirelessly for you, someone who won’t give up no matter what. You need a lawyer who won’t back down or pass the work off when things get too hard. You need a lawyer with unceasing tenacity who is dedicated to his clients. Putting these life-changing events in the past is what we do. Our goal is to ensure that each of our clients is treated fairly while working to get their charges dismissed or reduced.

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Eric regularly represents individuals across Western South Dakota and the Black Hills region on a multitude of criminal charges.  As lawyers who repeatedly provide this type of representation, he understands the process, penalties, defenses, and keeps up to date with the trends and possible challenges to your defense.​

Possible Charges

The State and Federal system take the charges they bring very serious, you need representation that is ready to fight for you. The government has a vast array of resources at its disposal.  You need counsel that has the skill, experience, and know how to force the government to prove its case. 

The firm consistently defends and provides results for people charged by the State and Federal government with:

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• DUI - Driving under the influence

• Traffic violations

• Fake ID's

• Drug possession Felony and Misdemeanor

• Robbery

• Burglary

• Aggravated Assault

• Sentence Appeals

• Expungement

• White-Collar Crime

• Domestic Violence

• Marijuana Possession and Distribution

• Property Crimes

• Violations of Protection Orders

• Drug Conspiracy

• Violent Felonies

• Firearm charges

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If you have been accused of a crime your best line of defense is an attorney who is going to court with you, who will fight for you, who will advise you, and who is going to tell you what is really going on.

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Straightforward, Honest, Proven Defense

Facing criminal charges can wreak havoc on your life. Protect yourself and your rights with highly skilled criminal defense counsel. If you find yourself in a situation involving criminal accusations in the Black Hills region, let Schlimgen Law Firm fight for you.

When you’re charged with a crime, you face a long road ahead. The criminal justice system can be complex and often requires special knowledge to navigate. You don’t have to deal with your situation alone. Call Schlimgen Law Firm today at (605)-340-1340 to find out how we can help you.