A district attorney (D.A.) is the chief prosecutor for the local government. Essentially, the district attorney is the lawyer representing "the people" when there's a criminal trial. States vary in what they call a district attorney, and decide the area for which each district attorney is responsible. In South Dakota, D.A.s are called "state's attorneys," and they're each responsible for a different county.

South Dakota Attorney General

The South Dakota Attorney General is the top legal officer of the state. In addition to serving as a legal advisor to the state's legislature and agencies, the attorney general also represents the state in cases in which it's named as a party.

Directory of South Dakota District Attorneys

In the following table, you can find contact information for each county's state's attorney. For counties that don't have their own website for the state's attorney, you can find the contact information in the South Dakota State's Attorneys Association.

Note: Although we strive to provide the most current contact and website information available for the D.A. offices in this state, this information is subject to change. If you have found contact or website information that is not current, please contact us.

Have Questions About South Dakota District Attorneys? Ask a Defense Attorney

It's important to understand that a district attorney is the attorney representing the government, so they're not looking out for your best interests. The only way to may sure that someone's looking out for you is to consult with a defense attorney. So, if you have questions or concerns about your criminal case, it's best to speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney near you.