Timothy Rensch

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Timothy Rensch: Attorney with Rensch Law
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Biography

Timothy is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, which is a group of approximately 225 elite lawyers throughout the United States and England. Mr. Rensch is one of two lawyers in the state of South Dakota who is a member of this elite group, the other being a retired judge. Mr. Rensch is also a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – South Dakota’s only lifetime member. Timothy Rensch is a two-time past president of the Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar. He is also a member of the American Association of Trial Lawyers and past President of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Specializing in criminal defense, Mr. Rensch has over 35 years of active jury trial experience, including many noteworthy and nationally-covered cases. He has handled many high-profile murder, rape, drug, DUI, and serious jury cases in South Dakota. He has also tried personal injury and civil cases.

Today, Timothy Rensch has been practicing criminal and civil law in the Black Hills for over 35 years. His passion for helping people makes him a person who makes sure their voices are heard.

Awards:

Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Lifetime Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Animal Bites
  • Bad Faith Insurance
  • Cannabis Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI/DWI
  • Domestic Violence and Neglect
  • Drug Violations
  • Insurance
  • Internet/Cyber Crime
  • Litigation and Appeals
  • Personal Injury
  • Sex Offenses
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Wrongful Death

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Dakota, B.S., 1988
Law School Attended:
University of South Dakota, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, South Dakota; 1992, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 2002, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
American Board of Criminal Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar American Association of Trial Lawyers South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Rapid City, South Dakota, 1966
ISLN:
900893191

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (40 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/27/24 in Criminal Law

    Tim is very knowledgeable and competent. I would not hesitate to retain him as a lawyer. While his main area of practice is criminal law, he clearly gets up to speed quickly in other practice areas. Like any good lawyer, his ability to analyze and st... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 01/26/24 in Criminal Law

    I have known Tim Rensch for over 25 years. I have practiced with and in opposition to him. Tim is the number one rated criminal defense attorney in South Dakota. He practices throughout the state of South Dakota and in both state and federal courts... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/24 in Federal Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/24 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/24/24 in Criminal Law

    I have known Tim to posses exemplary legal but also personal insight in every encounter I’ve experienced with him. I would highly recommend.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/24 in Criminal Law

    Best Criminal lawyer in the region.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/08/14 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/31/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/28/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/18/09 in Criminal Defense

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