Timothy J. Rensch - Rapid City, SD
Attorney at Rensch Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Rapid City, SD
832 Saint Joseph Street Rapid City, SD 57701
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
Rapid City Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 09/07/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Murder / Homicide
- Sex Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- DUI / DWI
- Personal Injury
- Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
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 and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Fellow: American Board of Criminal Lawyers
- Lifetime Member: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 2020–2026: Selected to Super Lawyers
- 2017: Trial Lawyer of the Year
- 2017: Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
- 2017: Outstanding Lawyer of the Year, South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating: Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Timothy J. Rensch
Included on the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of South Dakota School of Law,
Vermillion,
South Dakota, 1991
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of South Dakota , 1988
B.S.
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- South Dakota, 1991
- U.S. District Court District of South Dakota, 1991
Other Affiliations
- Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar: Two-Time Past President
- American Association of Trial Lawyers: Member
- South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association: Past President, 2021 - 2022
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Contact
832 Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone Number: 605-860-3028
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
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