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Eric M. Schlimgen
Schlimgen Law Firm
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Biography
Eric Schlimgen, a Black Hills native has been practicing since 2016 with measurable success. He prides himself on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service. Eric understands the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and is here for you, every step of the way.
Dependable, calm, and well spoken, Eric approaches each new case with the attention it needs. Get in touch with him today.
During law school Eric was active on the Moot Court and Trial Team competing in several nation-wide tournaments. While at the University of South Dakota he also obtained a Masters of Public Administration and started a food recovery program which provides weekly meals to the Vermillion food pantry. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking, playing guitar and volunteering.
Education
- University of South Dakota
- M.A. (2016) | Masters of Public Administration
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- University of South Dakota
- B.A. (2013) | Political Science / Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society Circle President Who's Who Amongst American Colleges and Universities Distinction Oneta H. Card Government Cooperation Scholarship University of South Dakota Outstanding Student Leader Award
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- University of South Dakota School of Law
- J.D. (2013)
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- Honors: Moot Court Society.
- Activities: Women in Law, Environmental Law Group.
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Professional Experience
- Owner
- Schlimgen Law Firm
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- Associate Attorney
- Clayborne, Loos & Sabers
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- Law Clerk
- Unified Judicial System Fourth Judicial Circuit
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- “WHAT’S IN A NAME ANYWAY?”: REEVALUATING SOUTH DAKOTA’S CANNABIS STATUTORY SCHEME, South Dakota Law Review, Volume 63 Issue I, 2018
Speaking Engagements
- Lecturer on intricacies of South Dakota's juxtaposed marijuana statutes, Rapid City
- Pennington County Public Defender's Officer
- The Pennington County Public Defender's Officer has a monthly lecture series on developments in the area of Criminal Defense. I was the speaker regarding the defense of marijuana cases, specifically regarding the discrepancies in South Dakota's current statutes as two definitions of marijuana apply--choosing the right definition is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor.
- Lecturer on intricacies of South Dakota's juxtaposed marijuana statutes, Rapid City
- Pennington County Defense Bar
- The Pennington County Defense Bar is a collection of attorneys who meet for the purpose of advancing the practice of Criminal Defense. I spoke on the topic of the discrepancies of South Dakota's Marijuana Statutes related to my Law Review Article.
- Take Back the Night Foundation, Panelist on forum for dating and domestic violence, Black Hills State University
- Take Back The Night; Black Hills State University
Certifications
- AV Preeminent Rating
- martindale-Hubbel
- Client Champion Platinum
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- Gold Client Champion
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- Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement
- Martindale-Hubbel
Awards
- AV Preeminent Rating
- martindale-Hubbel
- AV Preeminent: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. Awarded for 2024, 2025
- Client Champion Platinum
- martindale-Hubbel
- Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon. At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher. Awarded for 2024, 2025
- Top 10 Family Law Lawyers in South Dakota Under 40
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys is an organization devoted to recognizing the top family law attorneys in the nation. With over a million attorneys in the United States, choosing the best lawyer is difficult. However, through a stringent selection process, the NAFLA awards the best family law attorneys in each state with our most prestigious honor of being named "TOP 10". The very few attorneys (less than 1%) that are good enough to make our list have demonstrated an extraordinary a
- Young Lawyer of the Year
- State Bar of South Dakota
- Honored to have won the South Dakota Young Lawyer of the Year Award this year at the State Bar of South Dakota convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Award is given to a lawyer who is under 36 years of age and has less than 10 years of practice.
- Client Champion Platinum
- martindale-Hubbel
- At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Professional Associations
- State Bar of South Dakota # 4776
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- Wyoming State Bar
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- Pennington County Bar Association
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- Rapid City Arts Council
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- Activities: The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that manages the Dahl Arts Center under contract by the City of Rapid City. We are one of the oldest and most respected arts councils in South Dakota, incorporated in 1968. The Board of Directors of the Rapid City Arts Council is the elected governing body. It has guided the Arts Council's operations since 1968. Members are elected for a three-year term and represent arts, education, civic and business sectors within the community.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- South Dakota
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- Wyoming
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- Federal Circuit
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- DUI & DWI
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Collections
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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