Criminal defense is all we do. Deadwood’s casino-driven tourism economy produces a specific mix of criminal charges — DUI, drug possession, disorderly conduct, theft — that we defend with the same aggressive, experienced approach we bring to every case.
4th Judicial Circuit Court — Lawrence County
90 Sherman St, Deadwood, SD 57732South Dakota operates a unified circuit court system. Lawrence County’s 4th Circuit Court handles all criminal matters — misdemeanors and felonies. Deadwood is the Lawrence County seat and courthouse location.
What you should know about criminal defense in Deadwood
Deadwood is South Dakota’s legendary gaming town — casinos, hotels, and tourism define the local economy and drive the character of charges that come through Lawrence County courts. DUI arrests are common, as are drug possession, theft, and disorderly conduct charges from the gaming and entertainment environment. South Dakota criminal law differs from Wyoming in key ways — including DUI thresholds and procedures — so having attorneys who practice on both sides of the border matters. Many defendants charged in Deadwood are out-of-state visitors who need immediate guidance from attorneys who know the local courts and can appear on their behalf without requiring the client to make repeated trips to South Dakota.
Criminal charges we defend in Deadwood & Lawrence County
We handle the full range of misdemeanor and felony cases in Lawrence County courts. Click any charge to learn about Wyoming law, penalties, and defense strategies.
Also serving nearby communities
In addition to Deadwood, we regularly represent clients from throughout Lawrence County and the surrounding area.
