Schlimgen Law Firm, LLC
1130 N. Main St., Suite 9
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605)-340-1340 www.schlimgenlawfirm.com
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.
Education
University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota
Juris Doctor – 2016
Honors: Moot Court
Lewis and Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon
Juris Doctor – 2014
Major: Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resource Law
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
Masters of Public Administration magna cum laude – 2016
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
Bachelors of Criminal Justice & Political Science – 2013
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
B.A. – 2012
Honors: Spanish language immersion program in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bar Admissions
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, 2017
Wyoming, 2017
South Dakota, 2016
Published Works
 “WHAT’S IN A NAME ANYWAY?â€: REEVALUATING SOUTH DAKOTA’S CANNABIS STATUTORY SCHEME, South Dakota Law Review, Volume 63 Issue I, 2018
Classes/SeminarsÂ
Pennington County Defense Bar Monthly Lecturer, 2019: 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.
Pennington County Public Defender's Office Monthly Lecturer, 2019: 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.
Take Back the Night Foundation, 2017: Panelist on forum for dating and domestic violence at Black Hills State University.
Honors & AwardsÂ
The National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense, 2020, 2019
University of South Dakota 30 Under 30 Class of 2019
South Dakota State Bar & Access to Justice Pro Bono Service Award, 2018, 2019,