Atty. Rita Allen
Rita Allen is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, administrative law, appellate law and 1 other area of law. Rita received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Rita Allen is a criminal defense, civil rights, government, and appellate attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1982) and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1986). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1982) and University of South Dakota (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Rita Allen is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, administrative law, appellate law and 1 other area of law
- Rita received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Rita practices in Sioux Falls, SD
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Rita Allen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita Allen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Rita Allen is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Dakota →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Rita Allen is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in South Dakota →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Rita Allen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Dakota →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Rita Allen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Sioux Falls 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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