SOUTH DAKOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of South Dakota:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • approves public bond issues
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

Office of the Attorney General 1302 E Hwy 14 Suite 1 Pierre SD 57501-8501 Phone: (605) 773-3215 TTY: (605) 773-6585 Fax: (605) 773-4106

U.S. Attorney's Office PO Box 2638 Sioux Falls, SD 57101-2638 Phone: (605)330-4400 Fax: (605)330-4410

U.S. Attorney's Office PO Box 7240 Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605)224-5402 Fax: (605)224-8305

U.S. Attorney's Office 201 Federal Building 515 Ninth St. Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: (605)342-7822 Fax:(605)342-1108

U.S. Attorney's Office 102 SE 4th,RM 312 Aberdeen, SD 57402 Phone: (605)226-7264 Fax: (605)226-7266


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