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Juvenile court is not just about punishment—it’s about second chances, protection, and long-term guidance. Whether your child is facing criminal charges or you’re navigating a child welfare investigation, Colbath & Sperlich provides steady, experienced representation in juvenile court cases across Rapid City and Western South Dakota.
We help families respond with clarity and compassion during some of their most stressful moments.
Your child deserves an advocate who sees the whole picture. At our law firm, we offer smart defense, compassionate representation, and real solutions for families facing challenges in juvenile court.
Juvenile court in South Dakota handles criminal offenses, truancy, behavioral issues, and child protection cases involving minors under 18. These cases move quickly and can involve school officials, law enforcement, and social services. Parents often feel overwhelmed—but you don’t have to face it alone.
At our law firm, we work to protect your child’s legal rights, ensure fair treatment, and seek resolutions that support long-term growth, not lasting harm. Whenever possible, we pursue diversion, probation, or counseling-based outcomes rather than incarceration or formal records. We also represent parents in abuse or neglect proceedings to defend their custody rights and work toward reunification when possible.
At Colbath & Sperlich, we identify key issues such as improper jury instructions, judicial bias, evidentiary mistakes, or misapplied law. Our attorneys craft persuasive, well-researched briefs and present oral arguments when required.
The appeals process is highly technical, but we walk you through each step—from filing to final ruling.
We help you understand the process and protect your child’s legal rights. Every step is handled with clarity, care, and urgency.
We build each defense with your child’s best interests in mind. Our goal is resolution—not records.
We analyze every case with a detailed and results-driven strategy, ensuring the best possible legal solutions.
Helping parents and minors understand juvenile court in South Dakota.
Juvenile court handles criminal offenses, truancy, CHINS cases, and child protection matters involving minors.
Not always—many cases can be sealed or resolved through diversion to avoid lasting records.
In serious felony cases, it’s possible—but we fight to keep cases in juvenile court.
“Child in Need of Supervision” cases involve truancy, running away, or disobedience—not crimes, but serious concerns.
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