Atty. Eric Schlimgen
Eric Schlimgen, a Black Hills native has been practicing since 2016 with measurable success. He prides himself on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Spearfish, SD · 10+ Years Experience
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About Eric Schlimgen at a Glance
Eric Schlimgen is an Attorney based in Spearfish, South Dakota, practicing at Schlimgen Law Firm, LLC. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, contracts, and drug crimes. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2016), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (2017), and Wyoming (2017). Educated at Lewis and Clark Law School (J.D. Energy, 2014) and University of Minnesota (B.A. Honors, 2012). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Spearfish, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Schlimgen
- Eric Schlimgen, a Black Hills native has been practicing since 2016 with measurable success
- He prides himself on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service
- Eric understands the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and is here for you, every step of the way
- Dependable, calm, and well spoken, Eric approaches each new case with the attention it needs
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- Published Works “WHAT’S IN A NAME ANYWAY?”: REEVALUATING SOUTH DAKOTA’S CANNABIS STATUTORY SCHEME, South Dakota Law Review, Volume 63 Issue I, 2018 Classes/Seminars Pennington County Defense Bar Monthly Lecturer, 2019: The Pennington County Defense Bar is a collection of attorneys who meet for the purpose of advancing the practice of Criminal Defense
- I spoke on the topic of the discrepancies of South Dakota's Marijuana Statutes related to my Law Review Article
- Pennington County Public Defender's Office Monthly Lecturer, 2019: The Pennington County Public Defender's Officer has a monthly lecture series on developments in the area of Criminal Defense
- I was the speaker regarding the defense of marijuana cases, specifically regarding the discrepancies in South Dakota's current statutes as two definitions of marijuana apply--choosing the right definition is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor
- Take Back the Night Foundation, 2017: Panelist on forum for dating and domestic violence at Black Hills State University
- Honors & Awards The National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense, 2020, 2019 University of South Dakota 30 Under 30 Class of 2019 South Dakota State Bar & Access to Justice Pro Bono Service Award, 2018, 2019, Costello Porter Annual Trust & Wills/Estate Planning Essay Winner, 2015 University of South Dakota Omicron Delta Kappa, Circle President, 2013 University of South Dakota Outstanding Student Leader Award from South Dakota Board of Regents, 2013 University of South Dakota Criminal Justice Faculty Appreciation Award, 2013 Oneta H. Card Government Cooperation Scholarship, 2012 University of South Dakota Mock Trial Advocate Award, 2012 Mary B. Elden Internship Award, 2010 Who’s Who Amongst American Colleges and Universities Distinction, 2013 Previous Employment Clayborne, Loos & Sabers, Associate, 2017 - 2020 Fourth Judicial Circuit, Law Clerk, 2016 – 2017 Professional Associations & Pro Bono Activities Black Hills Mountain Bike Association, Vice-President, 2018 – 2020 Pennington County State Bar, Member, 2017 – Present West Boulevard Neighborhood Association, Member, 2017 – 2020 Volunteer Judge for Pennington County Teen Court, 2017 – 2019 Volunteer Judge for Lawrence County Teen Court, 2016 – 2017 Rapid City Arts Council, Board Member, 2017 – Present Minnilusa Historical Association, Volunteer, 2018 – 2018 Audio Arts, Board Member, 2017 – 2018 Rapid City Arts Council Emerging Artists, Member, 2017 – 2018 Rapid City Chamber Young Professional Program, Member, 2016 – Present South Dakota Commission For National and Community Service, Governor Appointed Commissioner, 2011 – 2015 Volunteer Ask-A-Lawyer State Bar of South Dakota Program, 2018 – Present Volunteer for Unified Judicial System Access To Justice, 2018 – Present Pennington County Teen Court Program, Judge, 2017 – Present Cheisman Center for Democracy, Mock Congressional Hearing Judge, 2017 Lawrence County Teen Court Program, Judge, 2016 – 2017 Black Hills State University Student Diversion Program, Facilitator, 2016 – 2017 South Dakota High School Athletic Association Oral Interpretation & Debate Tournament, Judge, 2016 Miss South Dakota’s Outstanding Teen Pageant, Judge, 2016
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Schlimgen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Schlimgen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Spearfish.
Divorce in Spearfish
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Spearfish
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Child Custody & Visitation in Spearfish
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Contracts in Spearfish
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Drug Crimes in Spearfish
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Spearfish
Practicing law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Spearfish are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Spearfish Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Spearfish-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Spearfish Choose Eric Schlimgen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Schlimgen's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, contracts, and drug crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Schlimgen brings 10+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Dakota, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, and Wyoming, Eric Schlimgen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, dui/dwi, and child custody, Eric Schlimgen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Spearfish
A Spearfish-based practice means Eric Schlimgen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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