Providing quality criminal defense representation throughout South Dakota.
If you are suspected of committing a crime in South Dakota, you should be represented by a law firm that is experienced in criminal law. You deserve zealous, ethical and professional representation from a firm that emphasizes criminal defense. Murphy Law Office, P.C. is a law firm that is experienced in criminal law and criminal defense, and will aggressively represent your interests in the criminal courts of South Dakota.
Murphy Law Office, P.C. represents persons being investigated for or charged with:
Felonies and Misdemeanors
Juvenile and Adult Crimes
State and Federal Offenses
Appeals and Habeas Corpus Actions
Crimes arising from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Action for termination of parental rights and protection order defense
Go to the "Practice Areas" link to see a more comprehensive list of the kinds of cases handled by Murphy Law Office, P.C.
This web site contains information about Murphy Law Office, P.C., as well as directions to our office and research links to help you educate yourself about your case. Please review this site and contact our office if you have any questions.
MURPHY LAW OFFICE, P.C.
John R. Murphy, Attorney at Law
Located at the Historic Feigel House
328 East New York Street, Suite 1
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
(605) 342-2909
(605) 343-9760 (fax)
jmurphysd@hotmail.com
RECENT DECISIONS: In recent years John R. Murphy has represented clients in successful appeals before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and the South Dakota Supreme Court. In United States v. Mendoza-Larios and Joaquin Naranjo, 416 F.3d 872 (8th Cir. 2005), our client's federal criminal convictions for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine were reversed. In State v. Patten, 2005 SD 32, the South Dakota Supreme Court reversed our client's criminal convictions for obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. In In re Adoption of H.L.C., 2005 SD 110, 706 N.W.2d 90 (S.D. 2005), the South Dakota Supreme Court reversed a decision that had resulted in the termination of our client's parental rights. And, in Shore v. Cruz, 2003 SD 81, 667 N.W.2d 312 (S.D. 2003), the South Dakota Supreme Court vacated a protection order entered against our client.
See the Decisions link above for a more comprehensive list of published appellate decisions handled by Murphy Law Office, P.C.
New Developments: Check out our new page entitled "John Graham." This page covers matters related to John Graham, a man charged in federal court with first degree murder who is being represented by Murphy Law Office, P.C. This case is presently being litigated in the federal district courts of South Dakota as well as in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
