Nicole J. Griese - Sioux Falls, SD
Attorney at Griese Law Firm, P.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sioux Falls, SD
101 N. Phillips Ave Suite 605 Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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10
Years
Experience
Sioux Falls Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 05/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Social Security Disability
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Nicole Griese is a Sioux Falls native and the first in her family to become a lawyer. Nicole was raised with deep-rooted values of hard work and perseverance—her father came from a family of farmers and her mother from a business-oriented background. These influences shaped Nicole’s commitment to strategic critical thinking, compassionate guidance, and zealous advocacy in every case she takes on. To Nicole, the best case is the well-prepared one.
Nicole’s legal journey began at the University of South Dakota, where she earned her bachelor’s degree while interning at the South Dakota State Penitentiary and staying active in Pi Beta Phi. She went on to earn her law degree from Charlotte School of Law. During law school, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the student-run newspaper The CharlotteLaw Docket, was selected as a Student Ambassador, and elected President of the Family Law Society.
Before opening her own law office in 2018, Nicole gained valuable experience working for five different law firms across Minnesota, North Carolina, and South Dakota. Since then, Nicole has built a thriving litigation practice, representing clients across a wide spectrum of legal matters. She has extensive trial experience and has secured felony-level acquittals in both state and federal court. She has also successfully litigated complex custody and divorce cases and recovered six-figure settlements in personal injury claims. Whether in or out of the courtroom, Nicole never backs down from a challenge.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, running, traveling, reading, and watching movies.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 30 Under 30 University of South Dakota Alumni Association, 2019
- Sioux Falls Tribute to Women in Leadership, nominee in Community Service, 2019
- SD Young Lawyers Association, Lawyers Assisting Youth to Take Responsibility Award, 2019
- South Dakota Trial Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2018
Other Sources of Feedback About Nicole J. Griese
Included on the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Charlotte School of Law,
Charlotte,
North Carolina
Honors: Student Ambassador
Honors: President of Family Law Society
Honors: Pro bono distinction
Law Journal: The CharlotteLaw Docket, Editor-in-Chief
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Charlotte School of Law,
Charlotte,
North Carolina
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Non Legal Education
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University of South Dakota
Honors: South Dakota State Penitentiary, Intern
Honors: Pi Beta Phi
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University of South Dakota
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner & Attorney
Representative Cases
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January 2026 - won primary custody at trial
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September 2025 - won a contested foster parent adoption trial against DSS
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Summer 2025 $1.25 million settlement wrongful death
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Spring 2025 - dismissal of Rape 2nd degree Indictment in entirety in Minnehaha County
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Feb 2025 - trial in Lincoln County - not adjudicated against juvenile
Bar Admissions
- South Dakota, 2016
Other Affiliations
- South Dakota Bar Association
- State Bar Women in law Committee, 2018 - 2024
- Sioux Falls Juvenile Diversion Board, 2019 - 2023
- Solo and Small Firm Committee, 2019 - 2023
- Second Circuit Women in Law, Vice President, 2019 - 2020
- Sioux Council Board Member, 2018 - 2021
- South Dakota Trial Lawyers Board of Governors, 2018 - 2020
- South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers Association - Vice President 2026
Contact
101 N. Phillips Ave
Suite 605
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-221-8012
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm and Friday: 8:30am - 4pm
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