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The Law Office of the Pennington County Public Defender
Law Practice
Rapid City, South Dakota 131 followers
Zealous Criminal Defense
About us
The Law Office of the Pennington County Public Defender is appointed by the courts of Pennington County to represent indigent persons, who by law are entitled to be represented by an attorney in the proceeding in which they are involved. The attorneys in the Public Defender's Office primarily represent adults and juveniles charged with crimes. Our attorneys also represent persons for mental and alcohol commitments, other juvenile court proceedings, and appeals and post-conviction proceedings.
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External link for The Law Office of the Pennington County Public Defender
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1972
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130 Kansas City St
Suite 310
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701, US
Employees at The Law Office of the Pennington County Public Defender
Updates
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Every day we see the human toll that South Dakota marijuana laws take on our clients. Our clients often lose their jobs, housing, and education opportunities due to being arrested for possession of a vape pen, edible, or hash oil. This article provides a strong overview of the challenges facing our state. https://lnkd.in/gJPcAd_6
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The 6th Amendment Center's Right to Counsel in South Dakota report (link in comments) noted in Finding 7: “The state has no workload standards, resulting in appointed attorneys carrying workloads that exceed national standards.” Director Eric Whitcher emphasizes the importance that the Commission on Indigent Defense set these standards. Director Whitcher also concludes that appointed counsel is needlessly exacerbated due to the radically different drug laws South Dakota has compared to any other state. https://lnkd.in/g9Mh8YJf
Public defense challenges highlighted as commission begins work
sdpb.org
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Don't let the workload deter you! https://lnkd.in/dN2ti8CS
Public defender support needed as state tackles indigent cases
sdpb.org
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✨ Swearing In Ceremony!!! ✨ Today, Seventh Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky swore in our three newest lawyers, James McCormack, Abigail Ruda, and Jacqulyn Kantack. We are so proud of their accomplishment! Team PDO became a whole lot stronger today! #TeamPDO #justice #SwearingIn #LawyerLife
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As our Rising 3L summer internships come to an end, we’d like to thank Tracy Eich and Michael Geiler for their hard work and dedication to justice. We hope you both have an amazing final year at the University of South Dakota! #TeamPDO #legalinternship #justice
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The Jeff W. Davis Memorial Courtroom is a fitting reflection of Judge Davis's vision throughout his years of service. His presence will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.
Courtroom C2 in the Pennington County Courthouse is now the Jeff W. Davis Memorial Courtroom. A dedication ceremony to rename the courtroom was held on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Former Judge Jeff W. Davis served on the bench for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in Rapid City for 43 years, making him one of the longest serving judges in state history. Judge Davis was integral to several courthouse addition and remodeling projects, including the recent renovation of Courtroom C2 to reflect a historically accurate courtroom in the building. His daughter, Megan Fankhauser, spoke during the dedication ceremony, as well as Judge Craig A. Pfeifle with the Seventh Judicial Circuit. #SouthDakotaCourts
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The Law Office of the Pennington County Public Defender reposted this
South Dakota is developing a new statewide office to improve how legal representation is provided to those who cannot afford an attorney and have a right to counsel under state or federal law. The Commission on Indigent Legal Services is hiring a chief defender to lead the new Office of Indigent Legal Services. The chief defender will direct a team of public defense professionals to provide statewide indigent representation services in appeals of criminal, habeas corpus, and abuse or neglect of child cases in South Dakota. This person will provide direction and guidance for the Office of Indigent Legal Services, as well as perform highly-advanced managerial work. Applicants for the chief defender position must have a juris doctor and a license to practice law in the state of South Dakota or ability to obtain licensure prior to appointment. The position is open until filled, with resume review to begin on June 17, 2024. View the job listing at https://bit.ly/44TpTaQ.
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We want to recognize our outstanding staff for all the work they do, day in and day out. From answering the phone and assisting clients, keeping attorneys organized, setting up treatment, filing motions, and picking juries… you make this office run smoothly. We want to give a special shout-out and thanks to Ericka, Brandy, Nicole, Jamie, Kelly, Jennifer, Mikayla, Tom, Dylan, Cyndy, Padriac, Jake, Randy, and Colette. Today is a day we thank you for being so amazing at your job!
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