Attorney Profiles

Criminal Defense Lawyers for Hot Springs and Rapid City areas

J. Scott James, an Award Winning Attorney and Trial Lawyer is an experienced Criminal Defense attorney near you to provide you the help you need for your case.  Gina Ruggieri is skilled in criminal Defense and Family law. Both Attorneys have years of experience as defense lawyers, and also both have served as prosecutors, and know very well the ins and outs of how to work through the criminal justice system to get your charges reduced, and hopefully, altogether dismissed.  

Attorneys Scott James and Gina Ruggieri are award winning defense lawyers, with a successful background in defending their clients and they are uniquely skilled to help you plan your defense for whatever crime you are charged with in the Hot Springs, Black Hills South Dakota area, and will fight for you in court, to protect your legal rights and help you get the best outcome for your case.

Client Reviews

I have to say I was very satisfied with Scott. His preparation was awesome and he was able to explain his strategy and keep me informed. Everything was on time I never had to wait for answers he was well ahead and represented me and was well prepared. I would highly...

Ron Rhebb

Scott James had excelled job with his experience with laws that meet my expectations to resolved my legal issues. I recommend him for your legal needs. I’m so much appreciated with his services.

Barry Carpenter

Scott James is a fantastic attorney. I can't thank him enough for his creative and brilliant legal strategy in my case. He has the experience and know how to develop and pull together a great legal plan. His fees were very reasonable and his work solid. He has top-notch...

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Our Office

We are just north of the main traffic light in Custer, South Dakota in a gray building that used to be First Interstate Bank across from Yes Way Gas Station.

SOUTHERN HILLS LAW, PLLC
40 N. 5th St.,
Suite B

Custer, SD 57730

Phone: (605) 673-2503 Fax: (605) 349-2996

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