Matthew J. Kinney

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Matthew J. Kinney: Attorney with Kinney Law, pc
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Biography

Matt Kinney knows that a good lawyer needs more than just a degree; they need a wide range of experience and a deep connection to the community. Raised in rural Vermillion, Matt spent time in journalism and the insurance industry before finding his true calling in the law. Since 1996, he has been running his own firm in Spearfish, where he has built a reputation as a go-to attorney for criminal defense, civil litigation, and business matters. Matt is licensed in both state and federal courts, and he has a proven track record of taking cases all the way to the South Dakota Supreme Court to protect his clients' rights. Whether he is breaking new ground in real estate law or navigating a tough criminal trial, Matt brings a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to every case. He is a University of South Dakota law graduate who truly values the local way of life. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him enjoying some music, catching a baseball game, or heading out on a family vacation. For Matt, practicing law is about more than just paperwork—it’s about providing the dedicated advocacy his neighbors deserve.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI/DWI

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.A., Journalism, 1990
Law School Attended:
University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, South Dakota; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Languages:
Spanish
Reported Cases:

Stanley v. Department of Public Safety, 2023 S.D. 13

State of SD v. Williams, S.D. 44 ( https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/28938281a96b.pdf), 2020

Berkley v. Dowling, S.D. 9 ( https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/27021.pdf, 2015

State of SD vs. Tillman , S.D. 57 (http://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/26102.pdf), 2012

Dakota Craft vs. Severson, 769 N.W.2d 434 (http://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/25002.pdf), 2009

State of SD vs. Haar, 772 N.W.2d 157 (http://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/24988.pdf), 2009

State of SD vs. Swan, 753 N.W.2d 418 (http://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/24621.pdf), 2008

State of SD vs. Sweedland, 721 N.W.2d 409 (http://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/23713.pdf), 2006

Robert Bender vs. Dakota Restort, 700 N.W.2d 739 (http://www.ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opiniondetail.aspx?ID=1445), 2005

MGA Insurance vs. Goodsell, 07 N.W.2d 483 (http://www.ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opiniondetail.aspx?ID=1482), 2005

Saiz v. Horn, 668 N.W.2d 332 (http://www.ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opiniondetail.aspx?ID=1166), 2003

State v. Ballard, 2000 SD 134 (http://www.ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opiniondetail.aspx?ID=341), 2000

State of SD vs. Bilben, http://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/26782.pdf

State of SD vs. Heney, https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/opinions/26624.pdf

Craig Saiz and Patty Saiz v Rod Horn d/b/a Horn Real Estate , http://www.ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opiniondetail.aspx?ID=1166

State of SD vs. Shanna Ballard, http://www.ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opiniondetail.aspx?ID=341

Guardianship of Blare, http://www.ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opiniondetail.aspx?ID=369)

ISLN:
910248547

Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.2/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.3/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.1/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.2/5.0
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Matthew kinney and his team was very knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. They made themselves available to the best of their ability. We got picked up in SD with a considerable amount of pot and...

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