Ryan Kolbeck

Attorney Ryan Kolbeck is the founder and owner of Kolbeck Law Office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Widely regarded as among the top lawyers in the state, Mr. Kolbeck has more than 15 years of total legal experience, and he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Sioux Falls, Brookings, Elk Point, Yankton, Canton and the surrounding areas of eastern South Dakota who stand accused of any type of felony or misdemeanor offense.

As a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Kolbeck has achieved a long record of securing acquittals, dismissals and reductions of charges for those accused of DUI/DWI, drug violations, federal and white collar crimes, violent crimes, and sex crimes, including internet-based sexual crimes. He also assists his clients with removing their names from the Sex Crime Registry as well as defending those accused of violating protective orders.

No matter how serious the charges his clients are facing, Mr. Kolbeck maintains an unwavering focus on protecting their rights and liberties at all turns. He also handles serious personal injury claims on a select basis. Recognized for his success, he has received the South Dakota Young Lawyer of the Year award as well as the Outstanding Lawyer of the Year award from the South Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

A leader in his legal community, Mr. Kolbeck helped establish the South Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and served as the organization's president from 2013 to 2017. He is the former president of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, where he continues to serve on the board of governors, and he has served on the board of governors of the Young Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the State Bar of South Dakota, the Second Judicial Circuit and the American Bar Association.

A 2002 graduate of the University of South Dakota, Mr. Kolbeck obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005, where he was a member of the moot court board.