Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Sioux Falls, SD
Ryan Duffy Law is a dedicated legal practice serving clients throughout South Dakota. Founded in 2012 by attorney Ryan Duffy, our firm combines extensive courtroom experience with personalized client care to deliver strategic legal solutions. We specialize in criminal defense, DUI/DWI cases, pardons, sentence modifications, and estate planning, representing clients in both adult and juvenile matters. Our approach emphasizes clear communication, tailored defense strategies, and zealous advocacy to protect clients' rights and achieve fair outcomes.With deep roots in South Dakota's legal community and a focus on southeastern counties, we provide accessible, compassionate representation while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Our team's expertise spans negotiation, trial preparation, and appellate work, ensuring comprehensive support for clients facing complex legal challenges.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Pardons
Sentence Modification
Expungement
Protection Orders
Estate Planning
Suspended Imposition
Drug Defense
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of South Dakota criminal law experience
- Our team provides personalized case strategies and clear communication
- We handle all stages from bond hearings to appellate proceedings
- Specialized DUI defense with county-specific court knowledge
- Comprehensive legal solutions including estate planning and pardons
Services
Criminal Defense
We provide comprehensive defense representation for adult and juvenile criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Our services cover assault, drug offenses, theft, homicide, and sex crimes. With extensive courtroom experience, we handle bond arguments, plea negotiations, suppression hearings, and trial proceedings. Our approach focuses on protecting clients' rights while developing tailored defense strategies that address both immediate legal consequences and long-term impacts.
DUI Defense
Our specialized DUI defense covers alcohol and drug-related driving offenses across South Dakota. We handle first-time and repeat offenses, including complex cases involving chemical testing challenges, field sobriety test analysis, and 24/7 sobriety program compliance. Our experience spans hundreds of DUI cases in multiple counties, with strategies focused on evidence suppression, charge reduction, and license protection. We also assist with restricted permits and SR-22 insurance requirements following convictions.
Pardons
We assist clients in obtaining pardons to seal criminal convictions from public records. Our services include application preparation, witness testimony coordination, and hearing representation before parole boards. We help clients restore voting rights, gun possession rights, and employment opportunities by navigating South Dakota's pardon process. Our team prepares necessary documentation, character references, and mitigation strategies to strengthen pardon applications for both misdemeanor and felony offenses.
Suspended Imposition
We guide clients through suspended imposition proceedings to remove criminal offenses from public records. Our services include developing mitigation strategies, preparing probation compliance plans, and negotiating with prosecutors to secure favorable sentencing outcomes. We explain the legal implications of suspended imposition versus dismissal, and help clients understand potential consequences for future offenses. Our representation covers both misdemeanor and felony level offenses across southeastern South Dakota.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create essential legal documents to protect clients' wishes and assets. We draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for financial and medical decisions. Our straightforward approach ensures documents meet South Dakota legal requirements while addressing individual needs. We help clients plan for unexpected events, ensuring clear directives for asset distribution, healthcare decisions, and guardianship arrangements through cost-effective, timely preparation of essential estate planning documents.
People
Ryan Duffy
Attorney
Ryan Duffy is a South Dakota native with over a decade of criminal law experience. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with degrees in criminal justice and political science, followed by his Juris Doctorate. After four years as a public defender, he founded Ryan Duffy Law in 2012 to provide dedicated criminal defense representation across the state.
Questions
Can you help with cases outside Sioux Falls?
Yes, we practice statewide with primary focus in southeastern South Dakota counties.
Why am I charged with DUI 2nd after a suspended imposition?
Suspended imposition counts as prior offense within 10-year lookback period for DUI charges.
Can I be charged with DUI without driving?
Yes, if you were in physical control of a vehicle while impaired.
Does suspended imposition save CDL after DUI conviction?
No, CDL protection requires charge reduction or dismissal, not just suspended imposition.
Can my lawyer attend court dates for me?
Attorney may appear for misdemeanors with court permission; felony appearances require personal presence.
What travel restrictions exist after criminal conviction?
Misdemeanor convictions allow free travel; felony probation requires prior permission for out-of-state travel.
