Atty. James L. Waggoner
James L. Waggoner is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 7 other areas of law.
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About James L. Waggoner at a glance
James L. Waggoner is a Member based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at James L. Waggoner. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1978), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1977) and University of South Dakota (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pennington County Bar Association. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James L. Waggoner is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 7 other areas of law
- James L. received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James L. practices at James L. Waggoner in Rapid City, SD
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Waggoner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James L. Waggoner is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Dakota →
James L. Waggoner is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in South Dakota →
James L. Waggoner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Dakota →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James L. Waggoner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James L. Waggoner is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Dakota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Dakota
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 Rapid City 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 andnue, 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.
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