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Jeffrey Beck

Jeffrey Beck

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Biography

As your lawyer, I strive to establish a personal relationship with all of my clients. I understand that trust, dedication and loyalty are the foundation for building any long-standing relationships.
My loyalty and commitment to my clients stem from my experience of serving our country as a combat medic and then as a police officer. I know legal problems can cause stress, fear and frustration. And I understand the risks and challenges you face. My decade of experience as an attorney prepares me to help mitigate those concerns. You will not have to fight your legal disputes alone. I will be there to defend and protect you.

Education

  • University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota
    • J.D. - 2011
  • Vermont Law School, Vermont
    • M.A. - 2011
    • Major: M.E.L.P.
  • Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls Campus, South Dakota
    • M.A. - 2001
    • Major: M.S.M.C.J
  • Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls Campus, South Dakota
    • B.S. - 1999
    • Major: Criminal Justice
  • North Dakota State University, North Dakota
    • 1994
    • Major: Civil Engineering

Representative Cases

  • In the Matter of an Appeal by an Implicated Individual, N.W.2d, 2021 SD 61
  • Boggs v. Pearson, et. al., 963 N.W.2d 304, 2021 SD 44
  • Strong v. Atlas Hydraulics Inc., 855 N.W.2d 133, 2014 SD 69

Published Works

  • Arizona v. Gant: Heightening a Person’s Expectation of Privacy in a Motor Vehicle Following Searches Incident to Arrest, 55 S.D. L. Rev. 299, 2010

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Entity Formation
  • Criminal Defense

Bar Admissions

  • South Dakota
  • U.S. District Court

Past Positions

  • Beck & Cutler, LLP, General Partner, 2011 to 2013
  • Criminal Justice - Colorado Technical University, Acting Chair, 2011 to 2016
  • Criminal Justice - Colorado Technical University, Adjunct/Associate Professor, 2001 to 2013
  • City of Sioux Falls, Police Officer/Sargeant, 1995 to 2007
  • U.S. Army, Combat Medical Specialist, 1987 to 1990
  • University of South Dakota School of Law, Admissions Committee

Professional Associations

  • South Dakota Bar, Member, Present
  • South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Present
  • South Dakota Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, Present
  • American Legion - Post 15, Present
  • Federalist Society, Member, Present

Current Employment Position

  • Beck Law, Prof. LLC, 2013