Legal Aid & Resources in South Dakota

Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for South Dakota residents.

South Dakota Legal Aid & Pro Bono

Free and low-cost legal services available to South Dakota residents.

Free civil legal help for low-income individuals, older Americans, and veterans across western South Dakota and nine tribal nations.

Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents in 33 counties across eastern South Dakota.

Statewide legal aid portal connecting applicants with DPLS, ERLS, or Access to Justice based on location and need.

Statewide program connecting qualifying clients with volunteer attorneys for free or reduced-cost civil legal services.

Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for South Dakota.

Official portal for all South Dakota state courts — circuit courts and Supreme Court.

Locate the circuit court serving your area by city, county, or circuit.

Highest court in South Dakota — final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.

Search civil and criminal case data, party information, case status, and dispositions statewide.

File court documents electronically in South Dakota circuit courts via Tyler Technologies.

Published rules governing civil procedure, criminal procedure, and court administration.

Current filing fees and court costs for civil, family, criminal, and small claims cases.

Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.

Search for qualified South Dakota attorneys by location and practice area through the State Bar's referral portal.

Investigates attorney misconduct complaints under the authority of the South Dakota Supreme Court.

Unified bar association for South Dakota attorneys — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.

Administers the South Dakota bar exam and oversees attorney admission to practice in the state.

Connects the public with qualified private attorneys. Free to use — consultations set by participating attorneys.